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WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #7,247Hybrid

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

Acronym:rqes
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Abbreviation (ISO):RES Q EXERCISE SPORT
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Identifier (ISSN):0270-1367(Print)
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Publisher:Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Clarivate IF (2026)
2.1↑ +0.5
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q3
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

WoS Q3
01342.2720182.0320191.8820202.520212.120222.220231.420241.620252.12026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):2.1
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
0.773
#7,247

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
111

111 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3
Self-Citation Rate7.1%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
64articles/year
12.34% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport publishes research in the art and science of human movement that contributes significantly to the knowledge base of the field as new information, reviews, substantiation or contradiction of previous findings, development of theory, or as application of new or improved techniques. The goals of RQES are to provide a scholarly outlet for knowledge that: (a) contributes to the study of human movement, particularly its cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature; (b) impacts theory and practice regarding human movement; (c) stimulates research about human movement; and (d) provides theoretical reviews and tutorials related to the study of human movement. The editorial board, associate editors, and external reviewers assist the editor-in-chief. Qualified reviewers in the appropriate subdisciplines review manuscripts deemed suitable. Authors are usually advised of the decision on their papers within 75–90 days.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
PsychologyMedicineBiologyPhysical TherapyMathematicsComputer ScienceSociologyDevelopmental PsychologyPhysicsInternal MedicineEconomicsPolitical ScienceLawPhilosophyStatisticsPathology
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSSCI2026

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Q3
Rank74/141
IndexSSCI
JCRSCIE2026

PSYCHOLOGY

Q2
Rank46/93
IndexSCIE
JCRSSCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Q3
Rank65/115
IndexSSCI
JCRSCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Q2
Rank65/136
IndexSCIE
JCISSCI2026

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Q2
Rank70/141
IndexSSCI
JCISCIE2026

PSYCHOLOGY

Q3
Rank54/93
IndexSCIE
JCISSCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Q3
Rank72/115
IndexSSCI
JCISCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Q3
Rank77/136
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF2.1
Articles / Year52
Total Citations3
2025
IF1.6
Articles / Year86
Total Citations85
2024
IF1.4
Articles / Year96
Total Citations254
2023
IF2.2
Articles / Year72
Total Citations495
2022
IF2.098
Articles / Year123
Total Citations951

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,247Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1980-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Health ProfessionsMedicine
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
0.773

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
2.49

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,146 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations883
3-Year Documents325
Citable Documents315

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 Rate29.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
NephrologyQ2
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ2
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: 7.1%

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HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
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

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (acronym: rqes, abbr: RES Q EXERCISE SPORT, ISSN: 0270-1367) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in United States since 1980. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.773 (Q1), an H-index of 111.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 64 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,146 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Founding Year
1980
Indexing & Databases
SCIESSCIScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
AMER ALLIANCE HEALTH PHYS EDUC REC & DANCE, 1900 ASSOCIATION DRIVE, RESTON, USA, VA, 22091

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Database Updated: 2026-09-28