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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences

United StatesHealth (social science) (Q3); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q3); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q4); Physiology (Q4)ISSN-matched source record
Q3Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
21H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.221SJR (2025)
2019-2025Coverage

About International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences

About International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences

International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Horizon Research Publishing (United States). It focuses on Q3. Publication coverage spans 2019-2025.

Key indicators: ISSN 2381-4403, 2381-4381; H-index 21.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (21): 21 articles have each received at least 21 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences

When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q3. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences?
2381-4403, 2381-4381.

Who publishes International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences?
Horizon Research Publishing.

What are International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences's metrics?
H-index 21.

Is International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)2331-6233, 2331-6195, 2381-4381, 2381-4403
ISSN-L2331-6233
Source typeJournal
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Yes
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex1,077
Citations recorded in OpenAlex4,647
OpenAlex H-index25
Years represented in OpenAlex2013–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Sports and Physical Education Research; Sports Performance and Training; Children's Physical and Motor Development; Sports injuries and prevention; Physical Education and Training Studies; Child Development and Education.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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