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Author Guidelines
Guidelines for preparing and submitting scholarly manuscripts in physical education, sport sciences, and human movement studies.
Authors are expected to prepare original, scientifically sound manuscripts that comply with the journal's formatting, reporting, referencing, and publication requirements.
Article Title
15 Words
Maximum title length
Abstract
200–250 Words
Required abstract length
Keywords
3–5
Relevant keywords or phrases
References
Minimum 20
At least 80% primary sources
General Manuscript Requirements
Manuscripts submitted to Sportify Journal must be written in English or Indonesian and prepared using the official journal manuscript template available through the journal website.
Manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment before proceeding to the subsequent editorial and peer-review stages. The submitted work must be original and demonstrate a meaningful contribution to relevant scientific knowledge.
Manuscript Preparation: Authors must follow the official journal template and ensure that all required manuscript components are included before submission.
General Formatting
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Language | English or Indonesian |
| Document Format | Microsoft Word (.doc) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) |
| Paper Size | A4 |
| Layout | Single column |
| Main Text Font | Avenir Next LT Pro, 12 pt |
| Title Font | Avenir Next LT Pro, 14 pt |
| Reference Style | American Psychological Association (APA) |
| Manuscript Template | Official Sportify Journal template |
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Title
The manuscript title must be concise, informative, and directly related to the principal research problem. It should accurately represent the subject and scope of the study.
The title must not exceed 15 words. Avoid unnecessary expressions, ambiguous terminology, and uncommon abbreviations.
Formatting: Avenir Next LT Pro, 14 pt, following the official journal template.
Author Names and Affiliations
Author names must be written in full without academic degrees or professional titles.
Each author must provide complete institutional affiliation information. The corresponding author's email address must be clearly identified.
Author information entered into the Online Journal Systems (OJS) platform should be accurate and consistent with the information provided in the manuscript.
Abstract and Keywords
The abstract must provide a concise and informative summary of the study, allowing readers to understand its scientific purpose, methodological approach, findings, and implications.
The abstract must contain 200–250 words and should address the following components:
- Research Background: The principal research problem and its scientific significance.
- Research Objectives: The purpose of the research and the knowledge gap addressed.
- Research Methods: The research approach, design, procedures, and analytical techniques.
- Research Findings: The principal findings, supported by relevant quantitative or qualitative evidence.
- Conclusions and Implications: The main conclusions and their scientific or practical significance.
Keywords
Provide 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the manuscript's principal concepts, variables, or research context.
Example: Physical Education; Motor Learning; Sports Performance; Exercise Training; Physical Literacy
Introduction
The introduction establishes the scientific background, research problem, relevant literature, novelty or research gap, and objectives of the study.
According to the journal's existing manuscript preparation framework, the Introduction should consist of at least four substantive paragraphs.
Paragraph 1. General Context and Background
Present the general context or background of the study, including the research domain, field, phenomenon, or principal variables being investigated.
Explain the relevance of the topic within the broader scientific field.
Suggested length under the existing guidelines: 200–250 words or more.
Paragraph 2. Research Problem
Describe the scientific problem investigated and its significance based on relevant empirical and theoretical literature.
Explain why the research is necessary, what issues remain unresolved, and how similar problems have been investigated in previous studies.
Suggested length under the existing guidelines: 200–250 words or more.
Paragraph 3. Research Gap and Novelty
Identify what remains unknown or insufficiently investigated in the relevant literature.
Explain how the present study differs from previous research and clarify its intended scientific contribution.
Novelty should be supported by a critical evaluation of relevant prior research.
Suggested length under the existing guidelines: 200–250 words or more.
Paragraph 4. Research Objectives and Scope
State the research objectives clearly and explain the scope or boundaries of the investigation.
Identify the principal variables or indicators where applicable. Research questions or hypotheses may be included when appropriate.
Suggested length under the existing guidelines: 200–250 words or more.
Illustration of Introduction Structure
Method
The Method section must describe the research procedures with sufficient clarity and detail to enable readers to evaluate the methodological quality of the investigation.
The journal's existing guidelines recommend at least four paragraphs or methodological subsections.
1. Research Type and Design
Describe the research approach, type of study, and research design applied.
Explain the methodological rationale and its relevance to the objectives of the investigation.
Where appropriate, diagrams, tables, or other illustrations may be included to clarify the research design.
Suggested length under the existing guidelines: 200–250 words or more.
2. Research Participants or Subjects
Identify the population, research participants, subjects, or objects investigated.
Report the sample size, selection procedures, sampling techniques, and relevant characteristics of the participants or samples.
Suggested length under the existing guidelines: 200–250 words or more.
3. Instruments and Research Procedures
Describe the instruments, measurement tools, materials, and procedures used to collect data.
Report evidence of instrument validity and reliability where applicable.
When instruments are adopted or adapted from previous studies, provide the relevant references.
For researcher-developed instruments, explain the development, validation, and reliability assessment procedures as appropriate.
Describe the research procedures in sufficient detail to clarify how the study was conducted and how the data were obtained.
Suggested length under the existing guidelines: 200–250 words or more.
4. Data Analysis
Describe the analytical techniques used to interpret the collected data.
Quantitative studies should explain the relevant statistical procedures and criteria for interpretation.
Qualitative studies should describe the coding, categorization, thematic analysis, or other analytical procedures used.
The analysis must correspond to the research questions, objectives, and characteristics of the data.
Suggested length under the existing guidelines: 200–250 words or more.
Tables and Research Illustrations
Authors may present relevant methodological information in tables or figures to improve clarity and transparency.
Tables must be numbered consecutively and accompanied by informative titles.
| Component | Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Research Design | [Design] | [Brief explanation] |
| Participants | [Sample] | [Sample characteristics] |
| Data Analysis | [Technique] | [Analysis procedures] |
Table 1. Illustrative table layout for presenting methodological information.
Illustration of Method Structure
Results and Discussion
This section presents the main research findings and explains their scientific significance in relation to the research objectives and relevant literature.
Under the journal's existing manuscript preparation framework, the section should address at least four principal findings or analytical points.
Presentation of Research Findings
Present the empirical findings clearly and systematically.
Results should be supported by appropriate quantitative or qualitative evidence, including tables, figures, statistical outputs, or other relevant information.
The presentation should focus on the findings obtained through the procedures described in the Method section.
Interpretation and Explanation
Explain the meaning of the findings and provide scientific reasoning for the observed patterns, relationships, or outcomes.
Where applicable, discuss why particular findings may have occurred and how they relate to the research context.
Comparison with Previous Studies
Compare the findings with relevant empirical and theoretical literature.
Explain similarities and differences between the present findings and previous research.
When differences are identified, provide scientifically supported explanations based on the relevant evidence.
Limitations and Implications
Discuss methodological or contextual limitations that may influence interpretation of the research findings.
Explain the scientific, practical, or educational implications supported by the study's results.
Reporting Framework: The existing journal guidelines recommend organizing each principal finding through descriptive and interpretive paragraphs, supported by relevant empirical and theoretical literature. The original guidelines specify approximately 200–250 words or more for substantial explanatory components.
Illustration of Results and Discussion Structure
Conclusion
The Conclusion section must address the research objectives, research questions, or hypotheses and summarize the principal scientific findings.
Conclusions should be based on the results presented in the manuscript and should not introduce unsupported claims.
Authors should explain the significance and implications of their findings without unnecessarily repeating the Results and Discussion.
Recommendation
Recommendations should identify potential directions for future research or relevant practical applications arising from the study's findings.
Authors may also discuss research barriers, unresolved problems, or methodological considerations that should be addressed in future work.
Recommendations must be consistent with the scope and evidence of the study.
Acknowledgment
Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, research sponsors, or other parties who provided relevant assistance but do not qualify for authorship.
Acknowledgments should be concise, specific, and professionally written.
Avoid exaggerated statements or acknowledgments unrelated to the research.
References
All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list.
Sportify Journal uses the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style.
Minimum References
20
References per article
Primary Sources
80%
Minimum proportion
Literature Recency
10 Years
Preferred publication period
Reference Requirements
- Include at least 20 references.
- At least 80% of references should originate from primary scholarly sources, particularly scientific journal articles.
- Prioritize relevant literature published within the previous 10 years.
- Ensure that all in-text citations are included in the reference list.
- Use reference management software to maintain consistency and bibliographic accuracy.
Recommended Reference Managers: Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or another appropriate bibliographic management application.
In-Text Citation Guidelines
In-text citations should follow the author-date citation system.
| Authorship | Parenthetical Citation | Narrative Citation |
|---|---|---|
| One author | (Smith, 2023) | Smith (2023) |
| Two authors | (Smith & Jones, 2023) | Smith and Jones (2023) |
| Three or more authors | (Smith et al., 2023) | Smith et al. (2023) |
The examples above are illustrative and do not represent actual bibliographic sources.
Reference List Formats
A. Journal Article
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Title, Volume(Issue), xx–xx. https://doi.org/xxxxx
B. Book
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
C. Conference Proceedings
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the conference paper. Title of the proceedings (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. DOI or URL, if available.
D. Thesis or Dissertation
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the thesis or dissertation [Doctoral dissertation or Master's thesis, Institution]. Repository or Database.
E. Chapter in an Edited Book
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the chapter. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
F. Website
Organization or Author. (Year, Month Day). Title of the webpage. Website Name. URL
G. Online Article
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the online article. Website or Publication Name. URL
Authors should verify the accuracy of all bibliographic information, including author names, publication years, article titles, volume numbers, page ranges, and DOI links.
Research Ethics and Publication Integrity
Authors must comply with Sportify Journal's publication ethics, authorship, research integrity, and artificial intelligence policies.
Research involving human participants, including athletes, students, children, and physical activity participants, must follow applicable ethical standards and consent requirements.
Authors must disclose conflicts of interest, report relevant ethical approval information, and ensure the originality and accuracy of their manuscripts.
Required Reading: Authors should review the journal's ethical requirements before submission.
Submit Your Manuscript
Before submitting, authors should ensure that the manuscript conforms to the official Sportify Journal template and the requirements provided in these guidelines.
Manuscripts are submitted through the journal's online submission system.
