Journal profile · SPORT SCIENCES
Science of Gymnastics Journal
ISSN 1855-7171 · Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana
Science of Gymnastics Journal: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.7 (journal website); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; 42 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Science of Gymnastics Journal is published by Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Physical Education and Gymnastics, Sports Performance and Training and Physical Education and Pedagogy, together about 35.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Science of Gymnastics Journal (ScGYM) is an international journal that will provide a wide range of scientific information specific to gymnastics. The journal will publish both empirical and theoretical contributions related to gymnastics from the natural, social and human sciences. It is aimed at enhancing gymnastics knowledge (theoretical and practical) based on research and scientific methodology. We welcome articles concerned with performance analysis, judges' analysis, biomechanical analysis of gymnastics elements, medical analysis in gymnastics, pedagogical analysis related to gymnastics, biographies of important gymnastics personalities and other historical analysis, social aspects of gymnastics, motor learning and motor control in gymnastics, methodology of learning gymnastics elements, etc. Manuscripts based on quality research and comprehensive research reviews will also be considered for publication. The journal welcomes papers from all types of research paradigms. It is an international online journal published three times a year (February, June, October).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): SPORT SCIENCES
Editor-in-chief Ivan ČukPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Canada 2, Slovenia 2, United States 1, United Kingdom 1, Japan 1 (15 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Physical Education and GymnasticsSocial Sciences16%
- Sports Performance and TrainingMedicine12.1%
- Physical Education and PedagogyHealth Professions7.5%
- Sports injuries and preventionMedicine7.3%
- Children's Physical and Motor DevelopmentPsychology6.8%
- Diversity and Impact of DancePsychology5.4%
- Sport Psychology and PerformancePsychology5%
- Sports, Gender, and SocietySocial Sciences3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Sport Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Sport Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: EBSCO, J-Gate, Scimago Journal & Country Rank
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 28Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.61LetPub ·
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 53OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.42OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 28.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 83.67%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 32LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 588 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 27 | 1 |
| 2025 | 42 | 42 | 7 |
| 2024 | 47 | 47 | 41 |
| 2023 | 41 | 41 | 69 |
| 2022 | 50 | 50 | 96 |
| 2021 | 42 | 42 | 205 |
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
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous 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-SA | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 8
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 2
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4
- original articlesThe journal publishes full- length original empirical and theoretical articles, review articles, short reports, case studies, letters to the editor and prelimin…Length not stated
- preliminary research reportsPreliminary research reports should present the findings of empirical research that is still in progress, and should be written using the same format as the Emp…Length not stated
- reports on professional practiceReports on professional practice should demonstrate academic rigour, preferably through analysis of program effectiveness, elaborating on mere description of pr…Length not stated
- review articlesA review article should critically evaluate material that has already been published. The aim of a review article is to analyse, evaluate, and synthesise curren…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright; CC BY-SA 4.0 license Model summary
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors are confirming that they are the authors of the submitting article, which will be published (print and online) in journal Science of Gymnastic Journal by University of Ljubljana Press / Faculty of Sports (Gortanova ulica 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia). Author’s name will be evident in the article in journal. All decisions r…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Science of Gymnastics Journal publishes according to the diamond open access model and supports the principle that making research findings freely available to the public encourages the public good through the greater global exchange of knowledge. Published articles are not eligible for a fee. From end of 2023, Science of Gymnastics Journal is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attr…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Originality and exclusivity of submissions required Model summary
All submitted articles are first reviewed by the Editor in Chief and then undergo a double-blind peer-review process by at least two reviewers. The reviewers determine whether the article is suitable for publication in the journal and submit their comments, which are then forwarded to the author. The author then corrects/supplements the article according to the recommendations. The author receives…
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
- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana
- ISSN
- 1855-7171
- Print ISSN
- 2232-2639
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 18, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Science of Gymnastics Journal
What CAS zone is Science of Gymnastics Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Science of Gymnastics Journal is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Sport Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Science of Gymnastics Journal?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.7; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.2, h-index 17.
What are the manuscript requirements of Science of Gymnastics Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 8; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: APA; Suggested reviewers: Required, 2; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Science of Gymnastics Journal based?
Of the 15 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Canada (2), Slovenia (2) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Science of Gymnastics Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Science of Gymnastics Journal is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Science of Gymnastics Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Science of Gymnastics Journal 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, OpenAlex, Publisher website, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .