What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Motor Learning and Development?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Motor Learning and Development is 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Journal of Motor Learning and Development indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Motor Learning and Development is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.409 (Q3) and an H-index of 23.

Who publishes Journal of Motor Learning and Development and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Motor Learning and Development is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,838 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #13,973Hybrid

Journal of Motor Learning and Development

Identifier (ISSN):2325-3193(Print)/2325-3215(Online)

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Publisher:Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.4– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Motor Learning and Development

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.409

#13,973

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

23 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate12.5%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

33articles/year

6.61% Gold OA•93.75% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Motor Learning and Development (JMLD) publishes peer-reviewed research that advances the understanding of movement skill acquisition and expression across the lifespan. JMLD aims to provide a platform for theoretical, translational, applied, and innovative research related to factors that influence the learning or re-learning of skills in individuals with various movement-relevant abilities and disabilities.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

PsychologyMedicine86%Biology81.7%Neuroscience69.3%Developmental psychology65%Psychiatry55.6%Economics54.5%Computer science49.8%Management47.5%Physics47.1%Philosophy45.5%Social psychology42.8%Motor skill41.2%Mathematics40.5%Engineering35.8%Cognitive psychology32.7%Physical medicine and rehabilitation32.3%Statistics29.6%Sociology29.2%Epistemology26.5%Artificial intelligence24.9%Physical therapy24.1%Political science24.1%Law23.7%Quantum mechanics23.3%Systems engineering22.2%Task (project management)22.2%Internal medicine22.2%Geology21.4%Paleontology20.6%Competence (human resources)20.2%Linguistics20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Rank77/95

IndexESCI

JCRESCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL

Rank89/104

IndexESCI

JCRESCI2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank94/136

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Rank81/95

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL

Rank87/104

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank94/136

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL	JCRESCI	77/95	Q4
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL	JCRESCI	89/104	Q4
SPORT SCIENCES	JCRESCI	94/136	Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL	JCIESCI	81/95	Q4
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL	JCIESCI	87/104	Q4
SPORT SCIENCES	JCIESCI	94/136	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.4

Articles / Year32

Total Citations1

2025

IF1.4

Articles / Year55

Total Citations64

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year39

Total Citations112

2023

IF1.3

Articles / Year41

Total Citations132

2022

IF—

Articles / Year26

Total Citations133

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.4	32	1
2025	1.4	55	64
2024	0.8	39	112
2023	1.3	41	132
2022	—	26	133
2021	—	39	211
2020	—	24	371
2019	—	29	279
2018	—	28	406
2017	—	58	1,465
2016	—	29	729
2015	—	13	133

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #13,973Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2017-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMedicineNeurosciencePsychology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.409

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.51

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,838 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations148

3-Year Documents99

Citable Documents97

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate46.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

BiophysicsQ3

Cognitive NeuroscienceQ3

Experimental and Cognitive PsychologyQ3

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 12.5%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Psychology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Motor Learning and Development (ISSN: 2325-3193) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.409 (Q3), an H-index of 23.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 33 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,838 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.