Journal profile
International Journal of Strength and Conditioning
ISSN 2634-2235 · International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association · United Kingdom
International Journal of Strength and Conditioning: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 54 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is published by International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Sports Performance and Training, Physical Education and Training Studies and Sport Psychology and Performance, together about 56.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Biomedical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Our mission is to provide a global platform for high-quality, peer-reviewed research that drives innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practice in strength and conditioning. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including: Strength and conditioning practices Biomechanics Exercise physiology Sports nutrition Sports psychology Coaching and leadership Injury prevention and rehabilitation Performance analysis
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Stephen P. BirdPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 25, United States 7, Australia 3, Japan 1, France 1 (41 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Sports Performance and TrainingMedicine32.7%
- Physical Education and Training StudiesHealth Professions14.9%
- Sport Psychology and PerformancePsychology8.9%
- Sports injuries and preventionMedicine8.3%
- Sports Dynamics and BiomechanicsEngineering8.2%
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiologyMedicine6.3%
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesEngineering4.2%
- Sports Science and EducationArts and Humanities3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.42OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 93Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 260 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 46 | 280 |
| 2025 | 54 | 54 | 273 |
| 2024 | 54 | 54 | 165 |
| 2023 | 46 | 46 | 107 |
| 2022 | 33 | 33 | 48 |
| 2021 | 22 | 22 | 8 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Open peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted18, with length limits
- book reviewThe IJSC accepts a variety of manuscript types: Original Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. B…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- book reviewsBook Reviews: 500–2,000 words evaluating books relevant to strength and conditioning.Length not stated
- brief reportThe IJSC accepts a variety of manuscript types: Original Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. B…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- brief reportsBrief Reports: Up to 2,000 words, presenting preliminary or innovative findings.Length not stated
- case studiesCase Studies: Detailed intervention reports, including participant and methodology details.Length not stated
- case studyThe IJSC accepts a variety of manuscript types: Original Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. B…Length not stated
- commentariesCommentaries: Short discussions expanding upon recent publications.Length not stated
- commentaryThe IJSC accepts a variety of manuscript types: Original Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. B…Length not stated
- corrigendaCorrigenda: Corrections to previously published articles.Length not stated
- ideas and innovationsIdeas and Innovations: Proposals of novel concepts or methodologies.Length not stated
- meta-analysisThe IJSC accepts a variety of manuscript types: Original Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. B…Length not stated
- narrative reviewThe IJSC accepts a variety of manuscript types: Original Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. B…Length not stated
- narrative reviewsNarrative Reviews: Descriptive reviews of emerging topics.Length not stated
- original research articleThe IJSC accepts a variety of manuscript types: Original Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. B…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- original research articlesOriginal Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.Length not stated
- reviewThe IJSC accepts a variety of manuscript types: Original Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. B…Length not stated
- systematic reviewThe IJSC accepts a variety of manuscript types: Original Research Articles: 2,000–4,000 words, structured with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. B…Length not stated
- systematic reviews and meta-analysesSystematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Comprehensive syntheses of research.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- Publication ethics Ethical Standards
The IJSC adheres to the COPE Core Practices. Authors must: Disclose Conflicts of Interest: Provide a statement detailing any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the work. Obtain Ethics Approval: Include evidence of ethical approval for studies involving human or animal participants. Ensure Data Transparency: Provide a data availability statement and comply with …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Our Commitment to Diamond Open Access
At the IJSC, we believe that knowledge should be free and accessible to all. Through our Diamond Open Access model, all articles are published without subscription fees or mandatory charges for authors, ensuring research reaches the widest possible audience. This commitment is supported by institutions worldwide, helping to sustain our open-access platform. Current supporting institutions sharing …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review
The IJSC employs a rigorous open peer review process to ensure transparency and quality: Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two subject-matter experts. Authors and reviewers are aware of each other’s identities, fostering accountability and constructive dialogue. The process includes detailed feedback for authors to improve their work. For more information, visit the Peer Review Process page.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
The journal accepts manuscripts that have been posted on preprint servers, such as: bioRxiv arXiv Authors must disclose preprint versions during submission, and links to final publications will be added upon acceptance.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2634-2235
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 6, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Strength and Conditioning
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Strength and Conditioning?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Strength and Conditioning based?
Of the 41 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (25), United States (7) and Australia (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Strength and Conditioning?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Strength and Conditioning open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .