Additional Information
The International Journal of Social Studies in Sport (IJSSS) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the social sciences of sport. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in the social, cultural, educational, psychological, and managerial dimensions of sport and recreation.
Focus and Scope
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, and theoretical studies related to areas such as sport sociology, recreation studies, leisure research, sport management, sport psychology, sport policy, gender and sport, community sport, and the relationship between sport and society. Interdisciplinary studies that contribute to the understanding of sport from a social science perspective are particularly encouraged.
Open Access Policy
The journal follows an open access policy, providing immediate and free access to all published content. Readers are allowed to read, download, distribute, and use the articles for academic and non-commercial purposes without financial or legal barriers, provided that proper citation of the original work is maintained.
Copyright Notice
Authors retain the copyright of their work. By submitting a manuscript, authors grant the journal the right to publish the article and distribute it electronically as part of the journal’s issue. All submissions must be original and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process in which both the reviewers and the authors remain anonymous. Manuscripts are evaluated based on academic quality, originality, methodological rigor, and contribution to the field.
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered on this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
Archiving Policy
The journal ensures the long-term preservation of its published content through digital archiving systems such as LOCKSS and/or CLOCKSS, allowing libraries and institutions to create permanent archives for preservation and access.
Sponsorship Disclosure
The journal operates independently in its editorial decisions. Any institutional or organizational support related to the publication of the journal will be transparently disclosed on the journal website.
Journal History
The International Journal of Social Studies in Sport was established to provide an international platform for scholarly discussion and research in the field of sport-related social sciences, contributing to the development of knowledge and academic collaboration worldwide.
