Peer Review Process
All manuscripts are subjected to peer review and are expected to meet the standards of academic excellence. If approved by the editor, submissions will be considered by peer reviewers, whose identities will remain anonymous to the authors and vice versa, identities of authors will remain anonymous to the reviewers (Double-blind peer review). The decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of a manuscript is the responsibility of the editorial board and is based on the recommendations of the reviewers (peer-reviewed process).

Our Research Integrity team will occasionally seek advice outside standard peer review, for example, on submissions with serious ethical, security, biosecurity, or societal implications. We may consult experts and the academic editor before deciding on appropriate actions, including but not limited to recruiting reviewers with specific expertise, assessment by additional editors, and declining to further consider a submission.

Open Access Policy
All articles published in Jurnal Keolahragaan are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Please read the full license for further details at: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0.

Advertising Policy
At present, Jurnal Keolahragaan does not accept or publish any form of advertisements. The journal is fully committed to maintaining the integrity and objectivity of its academic content by ensuring that all published material is free from commercial influence. Should any changes occur in this policy in the future, the journal will clearly communicate such updates to its authors, readers, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and adherence to ethical publishing standards.

Consent for Publication
For all manuscripts that include details or images relating to an individual person, written informed consent for the publication of these details must be obtained from that person (or their parent or legal guardian in the case of children under 18). The consent must be for publication of their details under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (such that they will be freely available on the internet). If the person has died, consent for publication must be obtained from their next of kin. The manuscript must include a statement that written informed consent for publication was obtained.

Authors can use the consent form from their own institution or region if appropriate. The consent form must state that the details/images will be freely available on the internet and may be seen by the general public. The consent form must be made available to the Editor if requested and will be treated confidentially.

Confidentiality
A manuscript submitted to the journal is considered confidential. Jurnal Keolahragaan will not share submitted manuscripts with anyone other than those directly involved in its review and publication process (if accepted). This includes editorial staff, corresponding authors, potential and actual reviewers, as well as editors. However, in instances of suspected misconduct, the manuscript may be shared with members of the journal's ethics committee or relevant institutions/organizations involved in resolving the issue. The journal adheres to the appropriate COPE guidelines as needed.

Copyright Policy
Who Can Submit?
Anyone may submit an original manuscript to be considered for publication in Jurnal Keolahragaan provided he or she owns the copyright to the work being submitted or is authorized by the copyright owner or owners to submit the manuscript. Authors are the initial owners of the copyrights to their works before publication (an exception in the non-academic world to this might exist if the authors have, as a condition of employment, agreed to transfer copyright to their employer).

User Rights
Jurnal Keolahragaan is an Open Access journal. Users are granted the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, provided they comply with the conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Author Rights
Jurnal Keolahragaan is an Open Access journal. Users have the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles under the following conditions: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.

Desk Rejection Policy
At Jurnal Keolahragaan, all submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team to assess their suitability for peer review. This evaluation is based on a range of factors, and a manuscript may be desk rejected without undergoing the full review process for the following reasons:

• Relevance to the Journal’s Scope: If the topic or scope of the study does not align with the journal’s focus on sports science, physical education, or related fields, the manuscript will be rejected.
• Ethical and Compliance Issues: Manuscripts that present ethical concerns, fail to comply with international standard guidelines, or contain instances of plagiarism (with a similarity index exceeding 30%) will be automatically rejected.
• Lack of Contribution to the Field: Manuscripts that do not offer substantial new knowledge, have limited impact, or fail to advance the existing body of research in the journal’s focus area may not proceed to review.
• Flaws in Study Design: Poorly designed studies, including issues with methodology, sampling, or analysis, may lead to desk rejection due to insufficient scientific rigor.
• Unclear Objectives: Manuscripts with vague or poorly articulated research objectives that fail to clearly communicate the purpose of the study may not be considered for review.
• Problematic Structure and Missing Components: Manuscripts with disorganized structure, missing key sections (e.g., introduction, methodology, results), or lacking coherence will be rejected.
• Writing Quality and Language Issues: Manuscripts with significant grammatical errors, poor writing quality, or inconsistent use of language that hinders readability may not proceed further.
• Non-Adherence to Submission Guidelines: Manuscripts that do not follow the journal’s formatting, citation style, or submission requirements will be rejected during the initial screening.

Authors will be informed of a desk rejection as promptly as possible, with an explanation of the primary reasons behind the decision. This policy ensures that only manuscripts with strong potential for publication proceed to the peer review stage, preserving the time and resources of both authors and reviewers while maintaining the quality of published content.

Funding
The journal requires authors to disclose all sources of funding and financial support in their manuscript. Authors should describe the role of any sponsor(s) in any stage of the study, from design through to manuscript submission. If the sponsor(s) had no involvement, this should also be stated. Please ensure that this information is accurate and complies with the requirements of your funder.

Images and Figures
Authors should only include images and figures in their article if they are relevant and add value to the work being reported. It is advised to avoid adding content that is purely illustrative and does not contribute to the scholarly work. As part of the Journal Author Publishing Agreement, authors are required to obtain written permission for including any material in their article that is copyrighted by a third party. This includes, but is not limited to, proprietary text, illustrations, tables, data, audio, video, film stills, screenshots, musical notation, and any supplementary materials. Authors should use the provided Consent Form to secure the necessary permissions.

Misconduct
Jurnal Keolahragaan treats all forms of misconduct with the utmost seriousness and will take appropriate action to uphold the integrity of the scholarly record, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions:

• Misrepresentation of Affiliation: Providing false or misleading information about institutional affiliation.
• Breaches in Copyright/Use of Third-Party Material Without Permission: Using third-party materials, such as text, images, or data, without obtaining the necessary permissions or failing to provide proper attribution.
• Citation Manipulation: Altering citations to misrepresent the source or influence the perceived importance of certain works.
• Duplicate Submission/Publication: Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals or publishing the same content in more than one place without proper disclosure.
• "Ethics Dumping": Conducting research or publishing data without regard for the ethical standards of the location or institution where the research was conducted.
• Image or Data Manipulation/Fabrication: Manipulating, altering, or fabricating data, images, or results in a way that misleads the scholarly record.
• Peer Review Manipulation: Attempting to influence or manipulate the peer review process in a dishonest manner.
• Plagiarism: Using the work, ideas, or data of others without proper attribution, including text, images, tables, or figures.
• Text Recycling/Self-Plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of one’s own previously published work without appropriate citation.
• Undisclosed Competing Interests: Failing to disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that may bias the work.
• Unethical Research: Conducting research that violates ethical standards, including issues such as failure to obtain informed consent, mistreatment of human or animal subjects, or other unethical practices.

Jurnal Keolahragaan is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. Any suspected cases of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken, including retraction of published work, refusal to accept submissions from the involved parties, and notification of relevant institutions or bodies.

Preprints Policy
Authors are free to share their preprints at any stage of the research process on platforms such as arXiv, bioRxiv, RePEc, or institutional repositories. Sharing preprints promotes early dissemination of research and encourages open collaboration within the academic community.

If a manuscript is accepted for formal publication in Jurnal Keolahragaan, authors are encouraged to link the preprint to the final published version using its Digital Object Identifier (DOI). Authors can update their preprints with the accepted manuscript, ensuring that both the preprint and the final peer-reviewed version are accessible, fostering transparency and increasing the visibility of their work.

Special Issues
Special Issue topics are determined by the editorial team of Jurnal Keolahragaan. Special Issue submissions follow the same process and author guidelines as any issue submission. Potential authors are encouraged to review all submission guidelines and follow the process as outlined. Special issue topics are determined by the editorial team and a call for submissions for special issues is typically included in the current year's special issue release. 

Appointment of Guest Editors
Guest Editors for special issues are chosen for their expertise, scholarly standing, and prior editorial experience. They can be nominated by the journal's editorial board, current editors, or via self-nomination. The editorial board reviews these nominations, and the final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief. Guest Editors are tasked with setting the scope of the special issue, creating the call for papers, managing manuscript submissions, supervising the peer review process, ensuring the quality and originality of the work, and making final acceptance decisions in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief.

Setup of Special Issues
To initiate a special issue, a detailed proposal must be submitted outlining the theme, goals, target audience, possible Guest Editors, and a timeline. This proposal is then reviewed and approved by the journal's editorial board and the Editor-in-Chief. Once approved, a call for papers is published and circulated through multiple platforms. A structured timeline is established for manuscript submission, peer review, and publication to align the special issue with the journal’s regular publishing schedule.

Editorial and Review Process
Manuscripts for special issues are submitted through the journal’s online submission system and undergo an initial screening by the Guest Editors to ensure they fit the scope and meet basic quality standards. The manuscripts then undergo a double-blind peer review process, with reviewers selected based on their expertise. Authors revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback and resubmit for further review if necessary. The Guest Editors recommend acceptance or rejection of manuscripts, with final approval from the Editor-in-Chief. Accepted manuscripts are formatted, proofread, and published according to the journal’s guidelines. The special issue is promoted through the journal’s distribution channels, and post-publication metrics and feedback are monitored to inform future special issues. 

What Is the Review Process and What Are the Guidelines for Special Issues?
All submissions, including those submitted to special issues follow the same submissions process and author guidelines as any issue of Jurnal Keolahragaan. Potential authors are encouraged to review all submission guidelines and follow the process as outlined. Special issues are reviewed and published in the same manner as every issue of the journal. Special issue topics are determined by the editorial team and a call for submissions for special issues is typically included in the current year's special issue release. 

Publication Timing & Review Process
Submissions to Jurnal Keolahragaan are accepted on a rolling basis and must adhere to the specified submission types and comprehensive author guidelines. Special issues will be published at a later, yet-to-be-determined date. Manuscripts are considered for inclusion in an upcoming issue once they meet the journal's standards, rather than strictly based on submission dates. All issues, including special editions, follow the same editorial and review processes and align with the journal's established guidelines. We encourage and welcome your submissions.

Standards of Reporting
Research in Jurnal Keolahragaan should be presented in a manner that ensures verification and reproducibility. We strongly encourage authors to provide detailed descriptions of their research rationale, methodologies, protocols, and analysis processes.

Use of Third-party Material
The inclusion of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, and similar terms in this publication, even if not explicitly identified, does not imply that these names are not protected under applicable laws. The submitting author is responsible for securing the necessary permissions for any third-party materials included in the manuscript. While the information and advice presented in the journal are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, the authors, editors, and publisher cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions. The publisher provides no warranties, express or implied, concerning the material contained in this publication.

Use of Generative AI and AI-assisted Technologies in Writing
Authors using AI and AI-assisted technologies to aid in writing should focus on enhancing readability and language clarity, rather than replacing critical authorial tasks such as generating scientific, pedagogical, or medical insights, drawing conclusions, or making recommendations. AI technology must always be supervised and managed by humans, and all generated content should be thoroughly reviewed and edited. While AI can produce seemingly authoritative content, it may be inaccurate, incomplete, or biased. Ultimately, the authors are responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the content they generate.

Authors are required to disclose their use of AI and AI-assisted technologies within their manuscripts, including a statement in the published work. This transparency fosters trust among authors, readers, reviewers, editors, and contributors while ensuring compliance with the terms of use for the relevant tools or technologies.

Additionally, authors should refrain from attributing authorship to AI or listing it as a co-author, as authorship involves responsibilities and tasks that can only be fulfilled by humans. Each author is responsible for verifying the accuracy and integrity of the work, approving the final version, and consenting to its submission. Furthermore, authors must ensure the originality of the work, confirm that all listed authors meet the authorship criteria, and guarantee that the work does not violate third-party rights.

Use of AI in Peer Review
To protect authors' rights and maintain research confidentiality, Jurnal Keolahragaan prohibits the use of Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies, including ChatGPT and similar tools, in the peer review process. We are currently assessing AI tools that meet our standards and may revisit this policy in the future.