Aim and Scope
The Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Sports Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting high-quality research in the field of sports sciences. The journal is published twice a year, in June and December, and aims to serve as an international academic platform for the dissemination of original and innovative research.
The primary aim of the journal is to contribute to the development of sports sciences by publishing scientifically rigorous, ethically sound, and methodologically robust studies that enhance theoretical understanding and practical applications in sport, exercise, physical education, and physical activity contexts.
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from various areas of sports sciences, including but not limited to:
- Sport and exercise psychology
- Sport management
- Physical education and sport pedagogy
- Coaching and training sciences
- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanics
- Motor learning and motor control
- Adapted physical activity
- Sport sociology
- Recreation and sport tourism
- Physical activity and health
The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, methodological papers, and theoretically grounded qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies. Particular emphasis is placed on research that offers novel insights, employs rigorous or innovative methodologies, and addresses contemporary issues in sports sciences at national and international levels.
The journal publishes manuscripts in English. By publishing in English, the journal aims to foster academic dialogue between researchers in Türkiye and the global scientific community and to increase the international visibility, accessibility, and impact of sports sciences research.
All scholarly manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening followed by double-blind external peer review. Each research or review article is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise.
Invited scholarly manuscripts undergo the same initial editorial screening and double-blind external peer-review process as unsolicited manuscripts. Each invited research or review article is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers. Editorials, corrections, retractions, announcements, and other non-research content are not externally peer reviewed and are clearly identified as such.
Through its commitment to scientific quality, transparency, editorial independence, and academic integrity, the journal seeks to support the dissemination of reliable scientific knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of sports sciences research.
Last updated: 12 August 2026.
Scope
The Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Sports Sciences provides a comprehensive and inclusive academic platform for the dissemination of scholarly work across diverse subdisciplines of sports sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, methodological papers, and theoretically grounded qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies that contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge through interdisciplinary perspectives and methodological diversity.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy
- Sport and Exercise Psychology, including the psychosocial dimensions of sport
- Sport Management and Organization
- Coaching Sciences, Training, and Performance Analysis
- Movement and Exercise Sciences
- Sport and Exercise Health Sciences
- Sport Sociology and Sport Policy
- Sport Tourism and Recreation Studies
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Motor Learning and Motor Control
- Physical Activity and Health
By encompassing a broad range of topics, the journal aims to foster scientific dialogue and collaboration among researchers from different fields within sports sciences and to encourage integrative, interdisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary approaches.
The journal addresses not only the academic community but also professionals in the sports sector, including coaches, sport managers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners. In this regard, the journal prioritizes studies that bridge theoretical frameworks with practical applications and contribute to evidence-based practice in sport, exercise, physical education, and physical activity settings.
In addition to regular submissions, the journal may publish invited articles by distinguished scholars. All invited scholarly manuscripts must comply with the journal’s publication ethics and editorial standards and undergo the same initial editorial screening and double-blind external peer-review process as unsolicited manuscripts. Each invited research or review article is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers. Editorials, corrections, retractions, announcements, and other non-research content are not externally peer reviewed and are clearly identified as such.
Through this inclusive and application-oriented scope, the Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Sports Sciences seeks to contribute to the development of sports sciences at both national and international levels by supporting innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the dissemination of current scientific advancements.
Last updated: 12 August 2026.