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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Research Article

Research Articles are original high-quality contributions that present novel findings in sports science, exercise physiology, and performance. Submissions should report well-designed studies with clear methodologies and significant academic or practical implications.

  • Peer Review: All submissions in this section undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration by another journal.

  • Ethical Compliance: Authors must confirm that the study has received appropriate ethical approval and adheres to international research standards.

  • Open Access: Accepted articles will be published as open-access to ensure maximum visibility and impact.

Review Article

Review Articles provide comprehensive and critical analyses of existing literature within the scope of sports science, exercise physiology, and performance. Manuscripts in this section should synthesize current knowledge, identify gaps, and propose directions for future research.

  • Review Process: All reviews undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

  • Scope: Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and critical literature reviews are welcomed.

  • Originality: The review should go beyond a simple summary of previous works and offer a new perspective or a solid theoretical framework.

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Authors retain the copyright of their works published in JOSEP. All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits anyone to copy, redistribute, remix, transmit, and adapt the work, provided the original work and source are properly cited. Authors grant the journal the right of first publication and allow third parties to use the work as long as the original authors and citation details are identified

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