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Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronislawa Czecha w Krakowie · Poland · Est. 2021

ISSN2956-4581eISSN2956-4581
SJR Q3✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
68
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS ESCI56
✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total68
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
6
weeks to publish · journal-reported
Fast · vs ~15 wk median
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q3 · Scopus CiteScore 0.5. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.243
H-Indexi
5
CiteScorei
0.5
Total Worksi
123
Total Citationsi
175
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.74
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences is a continuously published, peer-reviewed, open-access journal. Covering sports science and physical culture. The journal has been operating since 2001 under the auspices of the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow . We accept papers in: sports physiology, sports biomechanics, training theory, sports medicine, sports nutrition, sports psychology, kinesiology and public health.

General Information

Country / RegionPoland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2021
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications123
Publisher OrgIndex Copernicus International S.A.
OA Since2021
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Submission Info

APC Cost💎 Diamond OA — Free
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~6 weeks
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY-SA
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✗ No

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronislawa Czecha w Krakowie
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2956-4581 / 2956-4581
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
No
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
21
40
2021
15
42
2022
29
62
2023
35
54
2024
19
3
2025
12
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ3
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Sport Sciences

Scopus Categories

Orthopedics and Sports MedicinePhysical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Sports Performance and TrainingSports injuries and preventionPhysical Education and Training StudiesChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentCardiovascular and exercise physiologySport Psychology and PerformanceMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsSports and Physical Education ResearchMartial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and EducationObesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences

Is Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 68/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences?

Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. As an open alternative, its Scopus CiteScore is 0.5.

Is Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences?

Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences is a continuously published, peer-reviewed, open-access journal. Covering sports science and physical culture. The journal has been operating since 2001 under the auspices of the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow . We accept papers in: sports physiology, sports biomechanics, training theory, sports medicine, sports nutrition, sports psychology, kinesiology and public health.

How much does it cost to publish in Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences?

Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences is a Diamond open-access journal — there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref