Journal of Sports Sciences
Overview
The Journal of Sports Sciences is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes cutting-edge research in the field of sports sciences. It covers a wide range of topics including exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, nutrition, and performance analysis. With a focus on advancing knowledge and understanding in sports-related disciplines, this journal serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students in the field.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Sports Sci
Publisher
Routledge
Start
1983
End
Continuing
Frequency
Monthly, 1999-
p-ISSN
0264-0414
e-ISSN
1466-447X
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialty
Orthopedics
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 1195
163
SJR / Ranks: 3154
1115
CiteScore / Ranks: 3323
6.50
JIF / Ranks: 2884
3.4
Recent Articles
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Leo P, Martinez-Gonzalez B, Mujika I, Giorgi A
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-8.
PMID: 40089848
Understanding the torque-cadence-power relationship can be important in assessing a cyclist's performance potential. This study explored these relationships in elite male cyclists ( = 17; age: 24.1 ± 3.8 years;...
2.
Stien N, Andersen V, Langer K, Saeterbakken A
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-13.
PMID: 40089846
Finger strength is a key determinant of climbing performance, yet the optimal method for reliable assessment remains unsettled. This study evaluated the reliability and validity of finger strength assessments across...
3.
Jacobs J, Brandt C, Grobler N, Saw A, Olivier B
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-18.
PMID: 40089845
This review mapped currently available sports science and sports medicine (SSSM) research specific to female cricket players. Original research was included if data on female cricket players was presented, all...
4.
Barnett L, Verswijveren S, Ridgers N, Tietjens M, Lander N, Abbott G
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-12.
PMID: 40089844
The aim was to determine profiles according to actual and perceived motor competence and provide a comparison of profiles according to moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) in children. Cross-sectional data were...
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Walters S, Walters L, Hoffman B, Coltman C, Mills D
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-10.
PMID: 40089841
We investigated the criterion validity and within- and between-day reliability of a novel method for human striking performance assessment. The Impulse Block Method allows the measurement and calculation of a...
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Parunchaya J, Jamkrajang P, Newell K, Jessop D, Von Lieres Und Wilkau H, Irwin G
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-9.
PMID: 40089840
We examined the influence of court side and target location of the ball on the coordination and control of the tennis serve. Five male and five female experienced players performed...
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Cameron S, Radwan I, Mara J
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-11.
PMID: 40083054
This study introduces new performance metrics to address the lack of objective player evaluations in women's rugby league. Using data from six seasons (2018-2023) of the Women's National Rugby League...
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Loenneke J, Hammert W, Kataoka R, Yamada Y, Abe T
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-18.
PMID: 40079571
Blood flow restriction is a technique that involves inflating a cuff at the proximal portion of the limb with the goal of reducing arterial inflow into the muscle and venous...
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Bandara U, Coltman C, Portus M, Feros S, Talukdar K, Spratford W
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-20.
PMID: 40079544
Mechanical stiffness, including vertical (Kvert), leg (Kleg), and joint (Kjoint) stiffness, is an important mechanical determinant associated with neuromuscular and athletic performances that influences force production and energy transformation. Strength...
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Burtscher M, Alvarez-Herms J, Burtscher J, Strasser B, Kopp M, Pageaux B
J Sports Sci
. 2025 Mar;
:1-12.
PMID: 40075272
high may promote favourable physiological adaptations and improvement of exercise performance in normoxia following training at altitudes above 1500 m. Whether and how physiological adaptations to training high interact with...