The Journal of Sport Management Knowledge publishes original scientific research articles in the field of sport management and related interdisciplinary areas. The journal welcomes studies addressing sport organizations, sport marketing, sport economics, sport policy, governance, leadership, human resource management, entrepreneurship, innovation, strategic management, and other emerging topics in sport management.
Researchers, university faculty members, doctoral and postgraduate students, and professionals in the field of sport management and related disciplines can submit manuscripts. All submissions must comply with the journal’s author guidelines.
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system. Authors should register in the system, complete the required information, and upload the manuscript and all necessary supplementary files according to the journal’s submission requirements.
The journal accepts original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and other scholarly contributions that provide significant theoretical and practical insights into sport management.
The journal follows an open-access publication policy. Information regarding article processing charges (APCs), if applicable, is provided in the journal’s publication policies.
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process. The journal uses a double-blind peer-review system, in which the identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure an objective and unbiased evaluation process.
The duration of the review process depends on several factors, including the complexity of the manuscript, availability of reviewers, and the time required for revisions. The journal makes every effort to complete the review process within a reasonable timeframe.
Authors can track the status of their manuscripts by logging into the journal’s online submission system using their registered account.
Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the journal’s “Guide for Authors,” including requirements related to manuscript structure, citation style, tables, figures, and ethical declarations.
Yes. All submitted manuscripts are screened using similarity detection software to identify potential plagiarism and ensure compliance with research integrity standards.
No. Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is considered unethical and is not permitted. Authors must ensure that their manuscript is not under review by another journal during the submission and review process.
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research process or interpretation of results. Any potential conflicts of interest should be clearly reported during submission.
Authors should carefully consider reviewers’ comments and provide a detailed response explaining how each comment has been addressed. Revised manuscripts should clearly indicate the changes made.
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation of results, and preparation or revision of the manuscript. All authors must approve the final version before submission.
Yes. Manuscripts derived from academic theses or dissertations may be considered for publication if they comply with the journal’s standards, ethical requirements, and authorship policies.
Researchers interested in reviewing manuscripts may register as reviewers through the journal’s online system and provide their academic background, research interests, and relevant expertise.
The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics principles and adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to preventing plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct.
Published articles are freely available online through the journal website under an open-access policy, allowing researchers, students, and professionals to access and use scientific knowledge without subscription restrictions.