Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal on functional morphology and kinesiology research dealing with the analysis of structure, function, development, and evolution of cells and tissues of the musculoskeletal system and the whole body related to the movement exercise-based approach, published quarterly online by MDPI.
  • Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
  • High Visibility: indexed within  ESCI (Web of Science)Scopus, PubMedPMC, FSTA, and other databases.
  • Journal Rank: JCR - Q2 (Sport Sciences) / CiteScore - Q2 (Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation)
  • Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 26.9 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 1.9 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2025).
  • Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
Impact Factor: 2.5 (2024)
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Topic in Behavioral Sciences, Children, Healthcare, IJERPH, JFMK, Obesities
The Effect of Physical Activity on the Population's Health Topic Editors: Stefania Paduano, Federica Valeriani
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Topic in Applied Sciences, JFMK, Sports, Children
Movement and Health: Holistic Development to Support Long-Term Active Lifestyles Topic Editors: Francesco Sgrò, David Stodden
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Topic in Biomechanics, JFMK, Sports
Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training Topic Editors: Alejandro Pérez-Castilla, Manuel A. Rodríguez Pérez
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Topic in JFMK, Medicina, Therapeutics, Healthcare, JCM, Rheumato
New Trends in Physiotherapy Care: Improvements in Functionality, Pain Management, and Quality of Life Topic Editors: Carlos Bernal-Utrera, Ernesto Anarte-Lazo, Juan José González Gerez
Deadline: 3 March 2026
Special Issue in JFMK
Physical Activity for Optimal Health: 2nd Edition Guest Editors: José M. Gamonales, Mário André da Cunha Espada
Deadline: 30 July 2025
Special Issue in JFMK
Advances in Physiology of Training—2nd Edition Guest Editor: Christopher Ballmann
Deadline: 30 July 2025
Special Issue in JFMK
Biomechanical Properties of Muscle and Tendon in Neurological Conditions Guest Editor: Mohagheghi Amir
Deadline: 30 July 2025
Special Issue in JFMK
Physiological and Biomechanical Foundations of Strength Training Guest Editor: Sergio José Ibáñez Godoy
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Topical Collection in JFMK
Feature Papers in Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyCollection Editor: Giuseppe Musumeci
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