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American Journal of Sports Medicine

Q1 Journal Scopus Active Journal
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Health Professions
└ Medicine (miscellaneous) Q1
└ Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Q1
└ Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Q1
SJR 2025
2.290
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
292
Citations / Doc (2yr)
5.44
Total Docs. (latest)
391
Total Citations (3yr)
7,563
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
03635465, 15523365
Coverage
1973-2026
Journal Rank
#1,113
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Subject Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous) Q1
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Q1
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Q1
Sports Science Q1

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Sports Medicine, founded in 1972, is the official publication of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. It contains original articles addressed to orthopaedic surgeons specializing in sports medicine, and to team physicians, athletic trainers, and physical therapists focusing on the causes and effects of injury or disease resulting from or affected by athletic injury.

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Detailed Metrics

Total Docs. (latest) 391
Total Docs. (3 years) 1,299
Total Refs. 15,360
Total Citations (3 years) 7,563
Citable Docs. (3 years) 1,157
Citations / Doc. (2 years) 5.44
Ref. / Doc. 39.28
% Female 22.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the impact factor of American Journal of Sports Medicine?

The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, American Journal of Sports Medicine has an SJR of 2.290 and is ranked Q1.

What is the SJR and quartile of American Journal of Sports Medicine?

American Journal of Sports Medicine has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.290 and its best quartile is Q1.

What is the H-index of American Journal of Sports Medicine?

The H-index of American Journal of Sports Medicine is 292, meaning 292 of its articles have each been cited at least 292 times.

Is American Journal of Sports Medicine indexed in Scopus?

Yes. American Journal of Sports Medicine is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).

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Journal Information

SJR2.290
Best QuartileQ1
H Index292
ISSN03635465, 15523365
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc.
CountryUnited States
RegionNorthern America
Coverage1973-2026
Open AccessNo
TypeJournal
Rank#1,113

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