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Performance Enhancement & Health

Performance Enhancement & Health is a multidisciplinary, international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on the enhancement of human functioning and health, with a biopsychosocial approach to health and coverage of physical, mental, and social aspects of health. The journal welcomes English-language research on performance enhancement, drug use and policy, sport and exercise, athletes' health and wellbeing, body image, workplace and school performance, quality of life, aging, fatigue, injury prevention, and self-regulation.

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Subject Sport Sciences, Substance Abuse
Impact Factor 3.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2211-2669
eISSN 2211-2669
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3410 for all articles published open access, excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

Performance Enhancement & Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Target Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Provide 1 to 7 English keywords, submit article highlights as 3 to 5 bullet points, place acknowledgements in a separate section before the reference list, and declare the use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation.
References References cited in the article must appear in the reference list, and every reference in the list must be cited in the article.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files. All tables, figures, images, and supplementary files must be cited in the manuscript text, tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions with notes below the table body, and each image must be submitted as a separate file using a logical naming convention.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstracts must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Reviews are usually between 4,000 and 8,000 words. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Provide 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a separate acknowledgements section directly before the reference list; authors must also declare generative AI use upon submission.
References Any references cited within the article must also be present in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files, and supplementary files must also be cited in the manuscript text. All tables and images must be cited in the manuscript text, tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, and each image must be submitted as a separate file.
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Research Paper

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Research Papers must have a structured abstract.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Keywords in English, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, acknowledgements in a separate section before the reference list, CRediT co-author contributions, and a generative AI use declaration must be included.
References Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and every reference list entry must be cited in the article.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, graphical media, supplementary files, and other non-text files must be supplied as separate files. All tables and images must be cited in the manuscript text, tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, and each image must be submitted as a separate file.
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Short Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Short Reports can be up to 2,000 words. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights must be provided at submission, keywords must be provided, and generative AI use must be declared upon submission.
References Short Reports may include no more than fifteen references. Any references cited in the article must also appear in the reference list, and any references in the list must be cited in the article.
Figures & Tables Short Reports may include one table. Figures, images, diagrams, and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text, all tables and images must be cited in the manuscript text, and tables must include captions.
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Recent Publications

Exercise dependence and thinness- and muscularity-oriented eating disorder symptomatology in adult women: A network perspective

Ziyue Wang, Lanting Cheng, Wesley R. Barnhart, Christina M. Gaggiano, Jason M. Nagata, Guangsheng Liang, Jinbo He

10.1016/j.peh.2026.100446
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2,4 dinitrophenol; has the inferno drug burnt out?

Jennifer Germain, Ellie Williamson, Jane Harris

10.1016/j.peh.2026.100445
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Gratitude and Athlete Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health: A Systematic Scoping Review

Erika K. Osherow, Natalie M. Durieux, Sarah E. Ahmadi, Crystal L. Park

10.1016/j.peh.2026.100444
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Positive emotions and executive functions in female youth soccer: Implications for performance and health

Simon Knöbel, Franziska Lautenbach

10.1016/j.peh.2026.100435
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Positive psychology interventions in sports: A systematic review

Nina Ramona Riedl, Mai Geisen, Stefanie Klatt

10.1016/j.peh.2026.100436
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days after proof delivery.

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Is a cover letter required?

A formal appeal must be submitted in writing by the corresponding author within 1 month of the editorial decision, with all authors agreeing to the appeal.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication requires an Article Publishing Charge of USD 3410 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Doping in Sports Hormonal and reproductive studies Behavioral Health and Interventions Sport Psychology and Performance Sports, Gender, and Society Muscle metabolism and nutrition Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports Sports Analytics and Performance Eating Disorders and Behaviors Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations Sports injuries and prevention Sports Performance and Training Physical Activity and Health Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment Sport and Mega-Event Impacts Digital Games and Media Sexual Differentiation and Disorders Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Impact of Technology on Adolescents Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Exercise and Physiological Responses HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Diversity and Impact of Dance Obesity and Health Practices

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