WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #14,159Hybrid

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology

Q: What is the Impact Factor of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology is 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Q: Is Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.402 (Q2) and an H-index of 29.

Q: What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology is "P I MECH ENG P-J SPO". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

Abbreviation (ISO):P I MECH ENG P-J SPO

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Identifier (ISSN):1754-3371(Print)/1754-338X(Online)

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Publisher:SAGE Publications Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.2↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.402

#14,159

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

29 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate18.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

67articles/year

12.64% Gold OA•94.64% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology covers the development of novel sports apparel, footwear, and equipment; and the materials, instrumentation, and processes that make advances in sports possible.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering77.3%Computer science74.7%Physics72.9%Mathematics56.9%Quantum mechanics50.2%Biology46.9%Medicine44.8%Thermodynamics40.5%Geography39.9%Mechanical engineering30.9%Materials science29.7%Simulation29.3%Geology29.2%Structural engineering27.1%Classical mechanics26.7%History25%Archaeology24.8%Psychology24.7%Statistics24.1%Composite material23.6%Artificial intelligence22.4%Geometry22.2%Operating system21.7%Physical medicine and rehabilitation20.5%Physical therapy20.5%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering Mechanical Sport Sciences

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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

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank147/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank107/136

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank127/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank111/136

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	147/184	Q4
SPORT SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	107/136	Q4
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	127/184	Q3
SPORT SCIENCES	JCISCIE	111/136	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.2

Articles / Year31

Total Citations2

2025

IF1.1

Articles / Year58

Total Citations31

2024

IF1.1

Articles / Year66

Total Citations135

2023

IF1.5

Articles / Year57

Total Citations191

2022

IF1.281

Articles / Year58

Total Citations243

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.2	31	2
2025	1.1	58	31
2024	1.1	66	135
2023	1.5	57	191
2022	1.281	58	243
2021	1.263	63	529
2020	1	67	617
2019	0.721	48	333
2018	1.07	43	332
2017	—	46	342
2016	—	30	275
2015	—	46	441

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,159Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2008-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringHealth Professions

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.402

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.60

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,769 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations282

3-Year Documents151

Citable Documents147

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 Rate18.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2

Sports ScienceQ4

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: 18.2%

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ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

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

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology (abbr: P I MECH ENG P-J SPO, ISSN: 1754-3371) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by SAGE Publications Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.402 (Q2), an H-index of 29.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 67 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,769 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.