Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity
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17 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is the first peer-reviewed journal devoted to research on the role of imagery in sport, physical activity, exercise, and rehabilitation settings. Imagery, also referred to as cognitive enactment or visualization, is one of the most popular performance enhancement and rehabilitation techniques in sports and physical activity. Journal editors Craig Hall (University of Western Ontario) and Sandra Short (University of North Dakota) are recognized leaders in the field, and the journal’s editorial board represents leading institutions in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The single destination for all imagery-related research in sports and in physical activity, the Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is an indispensable tool for scholars and practitioners of imagery, sports science, kinesiology, physical education, and psychology Criteria for publication will include: - Outstanding quality; likely to be widely read and highly cited; - Relevance to the area; - Contribution to the advancement of imagery research; - Interest to specialists in the field and accessible to researchers with interests outside the immediate topic of the paper; - Readability and presentation.
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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 16 | 16 |
| 2023 | — | 19 | 63 |
| 2022 | — | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 | — | 3 | 19 |
| 2020 | — | 9 | 76 |
| 2019 | — | 5 | 37 |
| 2018 | — | 2 | 13 |
| 2017 | — | 4 | 66 |
| 2016 | — | 5 | 44 |
| 2015 | — | 6 | 39 |
| 2014 | — | 8 | 85 |
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