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 biannually (June and December) and serves as an international 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, and physical activity contexts. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from sport psychology, sport management, coaching sciences, physical education, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports sociology, and related disciplines.

The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, methodological papers, and theoretically grounded qualitative and quantitative studies. Particular emphasis is placed on research that offers novel insights, employs advanced or innovative methodologies, and addresses contemporary issues in sports sciences at national and international levels.

Published in English, the journal aims to foster academic dialogue between researchers in Türkiye and the global scientific community. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure compliance with international scientific and ethical standards. Through this commitment to quality, transparency, and academic integrity, the journal seeks to support the dissemination of reliable knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of sports sciences research.

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Sports Sciences provides a comprehensive and inclusive platform that supports the dissemination of scholarly work across diverse subdisciplines within sports sciences. The journal publishes original research articles and review papers 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 psycho-social 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

By encompassing a broad range of topics, the journal aims to foster scientific dialogue and collaboration among researchers from different fields within sports sciences, encouraging integrative and cross-disciplinary approaches.

The journal addresses not only the academic community but also professionals in the sports sector, including coaches, sport managers, educators, and practitioners. In this regard, the publication policy prioritizes studies that bridge theoretical frameworks with practical applications, contributing to evidence-based practice in sport and exercise settings.

In addition to regular submissions, the journal may publish invited articles by distinguished scholars, providing critical insights and comprehensive perspectives on emerging and contemporary issues in sports sciences. Through this inclusive and application-oriented scope, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Sports Sciences seeks to contribute to the development of sports sciences at both national and international levels, supporting innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the dissemination of current scientific advancements.

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