What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is 3.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.217 (Q1) and an H-index of 185.

Who publishes Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is published by NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,476 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is "J STRENGTH COND RES" with common acronym "jscr". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #3,553Hybrid

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Acronym:jscr

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Abbreviation (ISO):J STRENGTH COND RES

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Identifier (ISSN):1064-8011(Print)/1533-4287(Online)

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Publisher:NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.217

#3,553

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

185

185 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate12%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

518articles/year

5.16% Gold OA•95.18% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The editorial mission of The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR) is to advance the knowledge about strength and conditioning through research. A unique aspect of this journal is that it includes recommendations for the practical use of research findings. While the journal name identifies strength and conditioning as separate entities, strength is considered a part of conditioning. This journal wishes to promote the publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts which add to our understanding of conditioning and sport through applied exercise science.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine89.4%Physical therapy76.7%Biology76.1%Internal medicine60.4%Mathematics51.2%Physical medicine and rehabilitation51.2%Physics49.6%Endocrinology46.6%Psychology40.3%Physiology38.9%Quantum mechanics37.2%Computer science30.7%Engineering29.8%Geography26.3%Radiology25.3%Statistics24.9%Pathology20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Social Sciences Sport Sciences

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank38/136

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank23/136

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
SPORT SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	38/136	Q2
SPORT SCIENCES	JCISCIE	23/136	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3

Articles / Year317

Total Citations66

2025

IF3

Articles / Year293

Total Citations472

2024

IF2.5

Articles / Year340

Total Citations1,681

2023

IF3.2

Articles / Year294

Total Citations2,593

2022

IF4.415

Articles / Year201

Total Citations2,560

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3	317	66
2025	3	293	472
2024	2.5	340	1,681
2023	3.2	294	2,593
2022	4.415	201	2,560
2021	3.775	279	4,132
2020	2.973	484	10,165
2019	3.017	478	13,239
2018	2.325	543	17,783
2017	—	631	22,743
2016	—	462	18,288
2015	—	533	24,039

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,553Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1987-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Health ProfessionsMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.217

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.14

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,476 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations4,242

3-Year Documents1,215

Citable Documents1,209

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 Rate26.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ1

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ1

Sports ScienceQ2

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%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区SPORT SCIENCES

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 Strength and Conditioning Research (acronym: jscr, abbr: J STRENGTH COND RES, ISSN: 1064-8011) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association in United States since 1993. 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 1.217 (Q1), an H-index of 185.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 518 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,476 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.