Writing Rules

Manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Social Studies in Sport (IJSSS) must be prepared in accordance with the IJSSS Manuscript Preparation Guide and the official Manuscript Template.

Manuscripts must be written in English and prepared for double-blind peer review. The main manuscript file must not contain author names, affiliations, acknowledgements, or other information that may reveal author identity.

In-text citations and references must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition (APA 7).

Authors should follow the journal’s requirements regarding:

  • manuscript structure and organization

  • title, abstract, and keywords

  • headings and subheadings

  • tables and figures

  • citations and references

  • ethical statements

  • author declarations

  • data availability

  • AI use disclosure

  • formatting and submission files

Detailed requirements, examples, and formatting instructions are provided in the IJSSS Manuscript Preparation Guide.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official Manuscript Template when preparing their submissions.

Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal’s writing and formatting requirements may be returned to the authors for technical revision before editorial evaluation.

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  • IJSSS Manuscript Preparation Guide

  • IJSSS Manuscript Template

  • Title Page Template

  • Author Declaration Form