Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (JSEP) is a peer-reviewed publication designed to stimulate and communicate research theory in all areas of sport and exercise psychology. JSEP emphasizes original research reports that advance our understanding of human behavior as it relates to sport and exercise. Comprehensive reviews employing both qualitative and quantitative methods are also encouraged, as well as brief reports of soundly designed research studies that are of special interest or importance. Areas of interest include research in social, clinical, developmental, and experimental psychology, as well as psychobiology and personality. Moreover, the terms sport and exercise may pertain to either the independent or dependent variables. Generally speaking, work on motor control processes, studies of sport as a social institution, or broader social issues are beyond the scope of JSEP. A wide variety of methods are acceptable for studying sport and exercise psychology topics.
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HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
SPORT SCIENCES
HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
SPORT SCIENCES
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (acronym: hk_jsep, abbr: J SPORT EXERCISE PSY, ISSN: 0895-2779) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. in United States since 1988. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.860 (Q2), an H-index of 129.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 43 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,123 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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