Impact Factor
3.81
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.69
1,355 total citations
h5-index
41
h5 depth signal
Cited share
83.6%
322 of 385
Total citations
1,355
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.67
External metric anchor
Self-citation
8.6%
116 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Australia
373
United Kingdom
297
Spain
266
United States
159
France
116
Citing Fields of Research
Sports Science
2,294
Musculoskeletal Disorders
101
Chronobiology
72
Postural Control
61
Physiology
53
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,201
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
385
322 cited publications
Last 12 months
271
24.6 publications/month
Open access share
6.3%
17 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Australia
373 citing publications
Leading citing field
Sports Science
2,294 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, Mar. 2006-
v1n1, Mar. 2006-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Sports Science
Broad Categories
Physiology
Sports Medicine
Sports Science
MeSH Descriptors
Sports
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2026-0453
Open DOI
Benefits of Early Morning Exercise
02
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2025-0672
Open DOI
Changes in Total Hemoglobin Mass and Its Relationship With Conditioning Indices During Altitude Training at 1700 m
Purpose
: Increased total hemoglobin (Hb) mass is a physiological adaptation to altitude training; however, considerable individual differences have been observed in this response. This study aimed to determine the relationship between c...
03
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2025-0432
Open DOI
Menstrual Cycle Effects on Performance Parameters in Female Football Players: A Systematic Review
Purpose
: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the influence of menstrual cycle (MC) phases on performance-determining parameters in female football players.
Methods
: A systematic search was conduc...
04
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2026-0069
Open DOI
High-Torque Interval Warm-Up Increases Internal Load Compared With a Classic Protocol but Does Not Affect Subsequent Time-Trial Performance
Purpose
: Short cycling time trials (TTs), such as prologues, demand maximal power and precise neuromuscular coordination from the start, making warm-up strategy crucial. This study compared the physiological, perceptual, and performance...
05
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2025-0655
Open DOI
The Relationship of Travel Demands With Perceived Fatigue, Sleep, and Wellness of Female National Team Footballers
Purpose
: To assess the relationship between travel variables and perceived fatigue, sleep, stress, soreness, and overall wellness responses in female national team footballers.
Methods
: Details of 342 flights ove...
06
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2025-0276
Open DOI
Differences in Load–Velocity Profile Between Powerlifters and Experienced Gym Exercisers
Purpose
: The purpose of the study was to investigate the load–velocity relationship between powerlifting athletes (PL) and experienced gym exercisers (EE), in squat (SQ), bench press, and deadlift (DL), and to examine whether this relat...
07
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2025-0499
Open DOI
Repeatability of Upper and Lower Body Force Plate Assessments in Canadian University Swimmers: Implications for Athlete Monitoring and Return-to-Swim Testing
Background
: The shoulder accounts for over 50% of injuries in swimming, making it the most injured body part. However, little research has examined shoulder girdle strength and how weakness or compensations may predispose swimmers to in...
08
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2025-0677
Open DOI
In-Water 505 Deficit as an Isolated Measure of Directional Performance and Asymmetry in Male Water Polo Athletes
Purpose
: To (1) assess the reliability of a newly developed in-water 505 test, (2) examine the relationships between the 505 performance, 505 change of direction deficit (CODD), and 10-m sprint times, and (3) quantify the magnitude of a...
09
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2026-0137
Open DOI
Effects of Time-Based and Distance-Based Repeated Sprint Training on Physical and Physiological Adaptations in Collegiate Basketball Players
Purpose
: This study aimed to compare the effects of time-based (TB) and distance-based (DB) repeated-sprint training (RST) on athletic performance adaptations in collegiate basketball players during preseason and to...
10
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2026-0014
Open DOI
Sex-Specific Effects of Diurnal Variation on Neuromuscular Performance in Volleyball Players
Purpose
: Neuromuscular performance is influenced by diurnal variation, but it remains unclear whether sex moderates these patterns in team sport athletes. This study examined whether sex moderates the effect of time of day on neuromuscu...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 3, no. 2 (June 2008).
Also issued online.