• Exclusive Scientific Content: Since 2019, the Journal has published only peer-reviewed scientific articles, all available online
• English-Language Focus: Articles are fully in English
• Enhanced Website: Redesigned for improved navigation and accessibility, making articles easier to find in PDF and HTML formats
• International Reach: Increased proportion of international authors and reviewers, strengthening global relevance and network
• Peer-Review Process: Rigorous double-blind review ensures high-quality standards; rejection rate in 2025 was 26,1 %
• Indexing & Accessibility: All articles are indexed in CrossRef, with over 1.2 million monthly downloads, 32 % from international sources (including USA and Asia)
• Citation Impact: CiteScore and rankings in Scopus and Scimago have improved significantly, reflecting growing influence
• Open Access: All articles are freely accessible upon publication, with fully indexed HTML and downloadable references (Medline, RIS, TXT)
• PubMed XML Compliance: Fully compliant with PubMed XML requirements, with tested systems for metadata submission.

Journal Performance Metrics

Scopus CiteScore 2024: 1.7 (previous year: 1.5)

• Jump from Quartile 4 to Quartile 3 in both categories: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

• Orthopedics and Sports Medicine: 36th percentile (#212/332)

• Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation: 39th percentile (#154/254)

SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2025: 0.36 → Q3

• Increase compared to 2024: 0.27 → reflects the journal’s prestige

• Improvement of 10%

H-Index: increased from 19 (2019) to 23 (2025)

We are working hard on these improvements to significantly enhance the scientific integrity, editorial excellence, and international visibility of the Journal.

Objective

Key areas of focus include:

• Optimizing thematic scope

• Streamlining editorial processes

• Strengthening scientific rigor

• Improving administrative and production efficiency

Focus: Greater international reach and visibility.

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Thematic Scope

• International Engagement: Recruit renowned global experts as co-editors and authors to expand reach and relevance

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Editorial Policies

• Policy Update: Revise and enforce stricter editorial guidelines to maintain high scientific and ethical standards

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Scientific Rigor

• Dedicated Scientific Editor: Each manuscript is assigned a scientific editor and undergoes expert review

• Enhanced Peer Review: Rigorous internal peer-review process emphasizing methodological robustness and scientific relevance

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Production & Administration

• Editorial Consistency: Regular review of layout, image quality, and table presentation to ensure uniform standards