Reviewer Guidelines

JISSHP

Reviewer Guidelines

The Journal of Integrative Sport Science and Human Performance follows strict scientific and ethical standards in its peer review process.


General Principles

Reviewers are essential stakeholders in ensuring the scientific quality of submitted manuscripts. Evaluations must be conducted objectively, fairly, and based on scientific merit.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers should only accept manuscripts within their area of expertise.
  • Evaluations must be objective and unbiased.
  • Confidentiality must be strictly maintained.
  • Reviewers must decline the review if a conflict of interest exists.
  • Reviews should be completed within the specified timeframe.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Originality and scientific contribution
  • Methodological rigor and research design
  • Accuracy of data analysis and conclusions
  • Integration with relevant literature
  • Clarity and quality of writing

Ethical Responsibilities

  • Suspected plagiarism or ethical misconduct must be reported to the editor.
  • The reviewed material must not be shared or used for personal advantage.
  • Personal criticism must be avoided.
  • Feedback should be constructive and aimed at improving the manuscript.

Review Decisions

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Reviewer Report

Reviewer reports should be clear, structured, and based on scientific reasoning. Comments should aim to improve the quality and clarity of the manuscript.