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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport publishes practically and clinically meaningful studies in sports medicine and sports science, including sport and exercise medicine, sport injury, exercise therapy, physical activity and public health relevant to sport and exercise, and sports science fields such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control and learning, sport and exercise psychology, and sports nutrition. Animal studies are not considered, and interdisciplinary and qualitative studies with specific applications to sport, exercise, and health are also considered.
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Subject
Sport Sciences
Impact Factor
3.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1440-2440
eISSN
1878-1861
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open access APC: USD 3720 excluding taxes; subscription publishing: no open access publication fee; 20% APC discount for corresponding authors who are members of Sports Medicine Australia.
Submission Instructions
Journal of science and medicine in sport accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and the corresponding author must also state in it if the paper is already available on a preprint server and include the link. The cover letter must state the sub-discipline, disclose sources of outside support and the funder’s role, include applicable commercial relationship disclosures, and state if the paper is on a preprint server with its link.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Original Research articles. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objectives, Design, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Original Research articles must not exceed 5000 words excluding title, abstract, tables/figures, figure legends, acknowledgements, and references. The main text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, optional Practical Implications, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, and Figure Legends, and the methods section must not be titled 'Materials and Methods'. An Acknowledgments section is compulsory, Practical Implications may be included as 3 to 5 bulleted lay-language points without recommendations for further research, up to 6 keywords must be provided, and any use of generative AI in writing must be declared in a dedicated section before the references.
References
Original Research articles may include a maximum of 40 references. References, illustrations, and tables must be cited in numeric order by order of mention in the text. Reference formatting may be in any consistent style at submission, with all authors listed when there are three or fewer and the first three followed by 'et al' when there are more than three.
Figures & Tables
Original Research articles may include a maximum combined total of 6 tables and figures. Tables may be submitted at the end of the text file on separate pages with one table per page, figure legends must be included in the text file, and long tables should be provided only as supplementary material. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and should not duplicate material presented elsewhere in the manuscript.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and, for review articles, the corresponding author must state the sub-discipline and whether the paper is already available on a preprint server with the link. Cover letter must state the sub-discipline, disclose sources of outside support and the funder’s role, declare any relevant commercial or financial interests, and state whether the paper is already available on a preprint server with the link.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for review articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract should follow as closely as possible the headings Objectives, Design, Method, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Review articles must not exceed 6000 words excluding title, abstract, tables/figures, figure legends, acknowledgements, and references. Main text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, optional Practical Implications, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, and Figure Legends, and the methods section must not be titled 'Materials and Methods'. Provide up to 6 keywords, include an Acknowledgments section, include 3 to 5 bulleted Practical Implications points if used, and add a 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the references if AI was used in writing.
References
Review articles may include a maximum of 75 references. References must be cited in numeric order by order of mention in the text, and where there are more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by 'et al'.
Figures & Tables
Review articles may include a maximum combined total of 6 tables and figures. Tables may be submitted at the end of the text file on separate pages with one table per page, while figure legends must be included in the text file and illustrations submitted as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
Registered Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the sub-discipline, name sources of outside support and the funder's role, disclose any commercial relationships if applicable, and describe any AI-assisted technology use if applicable.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
If generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, include a section before the references titled 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' naming the tool or service, the reason for its use, and confirming author review, editing, and responsibility.
References
References may be submitted in any consistent style, must include cited items only, should list all authors when there are three or fewer or the first three followed by 'et al' when there are more than three, and web references must include the full URL and access date.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the article, while each illustration must be submitted as a separate file with captions provided separately. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure must have a brief caption with a title, description, and explanations of symbols and abbreviations.
Narrative Reviews (Cornerstone Reviews)
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the sub-discipline, disclose sources of outside support and the funder's role, include any applicable commercial or financial interest disclosures, and describe any AI-assisted technologies used in producing the work.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Include up to 6 keywords, with at least 4 selected from MeSH and not duplicating words in the title, and if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, add a declaration section before the references naming the tool, the reason for use, and author responsibility for the content.
References
References may be submitted in any consistent citation style or format. List all authors when there are three or fewer, use the first three authors followed by 'et al' when there are more than three, and ensure every in-text citation appears in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the article, while illustrations must be submitted as separate files with captions provided separately. Tables must be editable text rather than images, and each illustration must have a caption with a brief title, description, and explanations of all symbols and abbreviations used.
Brief Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state the sub-discipline, name sources of outside support and the funder's role, disclose relevant commercial or financial relationships when applicable, and declare that the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be concise and must not exceed 100 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words excluding title, abstract, tables/figures, figure legends, acknowledgements, and references. Main text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, optional Practical Implications, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, and Figure Legends, and the Methods section must not be titled 'Materials and Methods'. An Acknowledgments section is compulsory, Practical Implications is optional and if included must contain 3 to 5 bulleted points for a lay audience, up to 6 keywords must be provided, and any use of generative AI in writing must be declared in a section placed before the references.
References
References are limited to a maximum of 20. References must be cited in numeric order by order of mention in the text, and where there are three or fewer authors all authors are listed, but where there are more than three authors the first three are followed by 'et al'.
Figures & Tables
A maximum combined total of 2 tables and figures is permitted. Tables may be submitted at the end of the text file on separate pages with one table per page, figure legends must be included in the text file rather than uploaded as illustrations, and figures must be submitted as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and captions or legends must be provided for all figures and tables.
Research Letters
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state the sub-discipline, name sources of outside support and the funder’s role, disclose any commercial or financial interests when applicable, and describe any AI-assisted writing use when applicable.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 100 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words excluding title, abstract, tables/figures, figure legends, acknowledgements, and references. Main text must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, optional Practical Implications, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, and Figure Legends, and the methods section must not be titled 'Materials and Methods'. The manuscript must include a compulsory Acknowledgments section, may include 3 to 5 bulleted Practical Implications points for a lay audience, and must add a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if such tools were used.
References
References must not exceed 20. References must be cited in numeric order of mention in the text, submission may use any consistent reference style, and lists must show all authors when there are three or fewer or the first three followed by 'et al' when there are more than three.
Figures & Tables
A maximum combined total of 2 tables and figures is permitted. Tables may be submitted at the end of the text file on separate pages with one table per page, figure legends must be included in the text file, and figures must be uploaded as separate files. Results should be reported concisely in tables and figures without duplicating the same material in the text.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the sub-discipline, disclose sources of outside support and the funder's role, include any applicable commercial relationship disclosures, describe any AI-assisted technology use, and declare that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 100 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 1500 words excluding title, abstract, tables/figures, figure legends, acknowledgements, and references. If generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, the manuscript must include a section before the references entitled 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' naming the tool or service used, the reason for its use, and confirming author review and responsibility.
References
The manuscript may include a maximum of 20 references. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format, listing all authors when there are three or fewer and the first three followed by 'et al' when there are more than three.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include a maximum combined total of 2 tables and figures. Tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the article, while illustrations must be submitted as separate files with captions provided separately. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and each illustration must have a brief title and description with symbols and abbreviations explained.
Letters-To-The-Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be uploaded. Cover letter must state the sub-discipline and disclose sources of outside support, the funder’s role, any applicable commercial relationships, and any use of AI-assisted technologies in producing the work.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Letters-To-The-Editor.
Manuscript
Letters-To-The-Editor must be limited to 500 words. Letters-To-The-Editor must comment on an article published online in JSAMS within the past 3 months. If generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in the writing process, include a section before the references entitled 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' naming the tool, the reason for its use, and confirming author review and responsibility.
References
Letters-To-The-Editor may include a maximum of 5 references. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. List all authors when there are three or fewer authors, list the first three authors followed by 'et al' when there are more than three, and do not use conference or other abstracts as references.
Figures & Tables
Letters-To-The-Editor may include a maximum of one table or figure. Tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the article, and figures must be uploaded as separate files with captions. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure must have a caption with a brief title and description.
Consensus Statements
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be uploaded. Cover letter must state the sub-discipline and describe sources of outside support and the role of the funding organisation, and it must disclose any relevant commercial or financial interests.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript should usually not exceed 6000 words. Manuscript must describe the methodological steps used to arrive at the statement or guidelines. Manuscript must include up to 6 keywords, and if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in the writing process, a declaration section must be placed before the references naming the tool or service, the reason for its use, and author responsibility for the content.
References
References may be formatted in any consistent style or format at submission. List all authors when there are three or fewer authors, use the first three authors followed by 'et al' when there are more than three, and do not use conference or other abstracts as references.
Figures & Tables
Submission should not include more than 3 tables and not more than 3 figures. Tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the article, while illustrations must be submitted as separate files with captions provided separately. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each illustration must have a brief title and description with all symbols and abbreviations explained.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be uploaded. Cover letter must state the sub-discipline and disclose sources of outside support, the funder's role, and any applicable financial relationships with commercial products.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript should usually not exceed 6000 words. Manuscript must describe the methodological steps used to arrive at the statement or guidelines. If generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, include a 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the references stating the tool used, the reason for use, and that the authors reviewed and edited the content and take full responsibility.
References
References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. List all authors when there are three or fewer, list the first three followed by 'et al' when there are more than three, and do not use conference or other abstracts as references.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript should not include more than 3 tables and 3 figures. Tables must be placed next to the relevant text in the article, while illustrations must be submitted as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each illustration must have a caption with a brief title and description explaining symbols and abbreviations.
Recent Publications
Understanding symptoms of swimming-induced pulmonary edema through the patient's perspective: a qualitative approach
Evelyn N. Ong, Louise H. Naylor, Timothy Budden, Nat Benjanuvatra
10.1016/j.jsams.2026.05.013
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Heat preparation and nutrition strategies for a 100-mile ultramarathon in extreme hot conditions: A questionnaire study at the Western States Endurance Run
Loïs Mougin, Richard Stennett, Brett R. Ely, Lee Taylor, William M. Adams, Richard C. Blagrove, Danny P. Longman, Stephen A. Mears
10.1016/j.jsams.2026.05.014
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Comment on “the effect of lowering the maximum tackle height in English schoolboy rugby union on tackle characteristics and all-injury and concussion rates”
Swarupanjali Padhi, Prashant Ramdas Kokiwar, Janvi Patel, Ankita Kalra
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Injury incidence and prevalence across the women's cricket performance pathway in England and Wales: a three-season retrospective cohort study
Katie Stanislas, Sean Williams, Keith A. Stokes, Amy Williams, Angela George, Anna Warren, Deborah Woodage, Luke Goggins, Thamindu Wedatilake, Carly D. McKay
10.1016/j.jsams.2026.06.001
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
76 days submission to decision after review; 176 days submission to acceptance; 5 days acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Journal of science and medicine in sport using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required for every submission. It must state the article category, sub-discipline, sources of outside support, funding, the role of the funding organization, conflicts of interest, ethical guidelines followed, ethics committee name and approval number for human investigation, originality and exclusive submission statements, and preprint details when applicable.
Reformat to Journal of science and medicine in sport using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APC is USD 3720 excluding taxes. Subscription publishing has no open access publication fee.
Reformat to Journal of science and medicine in sport using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Sports injuries and prevention
Sports Performance and Training
Physical Activity and Health
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Shoulder Injury and Treatment
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
Exercise and Physiological Responses
Sport Psychology and Performance
Children's Physical and Motor Development
Occupational Health and Performance
Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Muscle metabolism and nutrition
Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Tendon Structure and Treatment
Thermoregulation and physiological responses
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Muscle activation and electromyography studies
Genetics and Physical Performance
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes