The Retos Journal and its evaluation in Brazil (2010 – 2024)
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v79.119436Keywords:
Brazil, Evaluation, Metrics, Retos JournalAbstract
Introduction: How is the journal Retos ranked in the scientific journal evaluation system used in Brazil?
Objective: To present the ranking of Retos based on the scientific journal evaluation instrument used in Brazil.
Methodology: Historical research with a descriptive scope. The object of study in this text is the journal Retos: New Trends in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation. A search was conducted on the Sucupira Platform. The search date was January 30, 2026. Four evaluation cycles were considered, totaling a period of 15 years.
Results and discussion: Recent evaluations show Retos's rise in the top rankings of Qualis Journals, reaching stratum A2 in the 2021–2024 period. Due to Retos's academic scope, the journal has gained traction in various fields of knowledge in Brazil during this last four-year period. It is important to emphasize that Retos's indexing in databases and bibliometric indicators have been essential to achieving this high ranking.
Conclusions: Retos received different rankings depending on the scientific journal evaluation instrument used in Brazil. Its latest evaluation showed an increase in its ranking, placing the publication in the second highest position, stratum A2.
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