What is the Impact Factor of Pediatric Exercise Science?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Pediatric Exercise Science is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Pediatric Exercise Science indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Pediatric Exercise Science is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.553 (Q2) and an H-index of 78.

Who publishes Pediatric Exercise Science and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Pediatric Exercise Science is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,010 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Pediatric Exercise Science?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Pediatric Exercise Science is "PEDIATR EXERC SCI" with common acronym "hk_pes". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #10,731Hybrid

Pediatric Exercise Science

Acronym:hk_pes

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Abbreviation (ISO):PEDIATR EXERC SCI

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Identifier (ISSN):0899-8493(Print)/1543-2920(Online)

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Publisher:Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Pediatric Exercise Science

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.553

#10,731

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

78 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

28articles/year

3.08% Gold OA•92.31% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Pediatric Exercise Science is a journal committed to enriching the scientific knowledge of exercise during childhood and adolescence. To this end it publishes information that contributes to an understanding of (a) the unique aspects of the physiologic, physical, biochemical, and psychologic responses of children to exercise, (b) the role of exercise in the treatment of pediatric chronic diseases, (c) the importance of physical activity in the prevention of illness and preservation of wellness, and (d) the means by which participation in sports may be made safer and more enjoyable for children and youth. Consideration will be given for publication of work by various methodologies consistent with the scientific approach. Besides original research, the journal includes review articles, abstracts from other journals, book reviews, and editorial comments. Pediatric Exercise Science encourages the expression of conflicting opinions regarding children and exercise by providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. At the same time it serves as a means of accumulating a base of research information that will allow application of experimental data to clinical practice. The scientific disciplines contributing to this body of knowledge are diverse. Therefore it is the purpose of this journal to provide a common focus for disseminating advances in the science of exercise during childhood. In doing so, the journal allows the opportunity for cross-fertilization of ideas between disciplines that will potentiate the growth of knowledge in this field. Pediatric Exercise Science seeks to stimulate new ideas regarding exercise in children and to increase the awareness of scientists, health care providers, and physical educators of the importance of exercise during childhood.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine98%Physical therapy76.6%Biology70.5%Internal medicine63.4%Psychology49.2%Endocrinology49%Physical medicine and rehabilitation44.7%Pathology40%Mathematics37.9%Sociology31.7%Statistics27.9%Physical activity27.5%Physics27.2%Computer science24.9%Physiology23.2%Demography22.9%Radiology22.1%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Physiology

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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

PEDIATRICS

Rank118/190

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSIOLOGY

Rank81/89

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank99/136

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PEDIATRICS

Rank109/190

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSIOLOGY

Rank70/89

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank80/136

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PEDIATRICS	JCRSCIE	118/190	Q3
PHYSIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	81/89	Q4
SPORT SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	99/136	Q3
PEDIATRICS	JCISCIE	109/190	Q3
PHYSIOLOGY	JCISCIE	70/89	Q4
SPORT SCIENCES	JCISCIE	80/136	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year24

Total Citations2

2025

IF1.3

Articles / Year33

Total Citations27

2024

IF1.4

Articles / Year76

Total Citations181

2023

IF1.8

Articles / Year33

Total Citations120

2022

IF2.395

Articles / Year34

Total Citations205

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	24	2
2025	1.3	33	27
2024	1.4	76	181
2023	1.8	33	120
2022	2.395	34	205
2021	2.333	40	387
2020	1.489	26	287
2019	1.707	56	921
2018	1.353	66	1,222
2017	—	75	1,502
2016	—	75	1,654
2015	—	76	1,601

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,731Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1989-1990, 1992, 1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Health ProfessionsMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.553

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.49

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,010 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations166

3-Year Documents97

Citable Documents91

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 Rate42.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ2

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ2

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ3

Sports ScienceQ3

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: 0%

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)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区PEDIATRICS

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

Pediatric Exercise Science (acronym: hk_pes, abbr: PEDIATR EXERC SCI, ISSN: 0899-8493) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. in United States since 1989. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.553 (Q2), an H-index of 78.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 28 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,010 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.