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Academic Journal

Q1

Leisure Sciences

Taylor and Francis Ltd.

United KingdomSociology and Political Science (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q2)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
1.9Impact Factor (2025)
89H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.724SJR (2025)
1977-2026Coverage

About Leisure Sciences

About Leisure Sciences

Leisure Sciences is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 209 (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1977-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1521-0588, 0149-0400; H-index 89; Impact Factor 1.9.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (89): Strong citation impact — 89 articles cited at least 89 times each, reflecting solid influence.
  • Impact Factor (1.9): Average citations per recent article. Interpret alongside field-specific citation norms.

Publishing in Leisure Sciences

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. 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 Leisure Sciences?
1521-0588, 0149-0400.

Who publishes Leisure Sciences?
209.

What are Leisure Sciences's metrics?
Impact Factor 1.9; H-index 89.

Is Leisure Sciences peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Verified field sources

  • Journal Impact Factor: 1.9 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
  • Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0149-0400, 1521-0588
ISSN-L0149-0400
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationTaylor & Francis
Publisher country codeGB
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex1,973
Citations recorded in OpenAlex75,433
OpenAlex H-index124
Years represented in OpenAlex1977–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management; Sport and Mega-Event Impacts; Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research; Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking; Urban Green Space and Health; Economic and Environmental Valuation.

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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