Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM) is a nonprofit scientific electronic journal, publishing research and case studies, and review article in the fields of sports medicine and exercise sciences. JSSM is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access. JSSM is published quarterly in March, June, September and December. JSSM also publishes editorials, letter to editors, abstracts of congress, panel, conference and symposium, and can function as an open discussion forum on significant issues in the sports medicine and exercise sciences. Articles written in English should be sent to JSSM. The journal content could be presented not only in print (pdf format) but also through the use of video, audio and interactive software since it is being published as an electronic journal. Authors, therefore, are encouraged to submit articles those use all appropriate media. The JSSM does not accept descriptive studies or data reports and manuscript which has been published on preprint servers. The manuscript will also not be accepted without statistical power analysis.MISSIONJSSM is an electronic journal that aims to present easy access to scientific knowledge for sport-conscious individuals using contemporary methods. The purpose is to minimise the problems like the delays in the publishing process of the articles or to acquire previous issues by drawing advantage from the electronic medium. In this context, forming a discussion channel among the researchers would present a further opportunity to address any question or problem immediately. JSSM would also facilitate to display non-conventional materials like video clips, animations, colour photos, etc.SCOPEThe Journal of Sports Science and Medicine covers all aspects of sports medicine and sciences the management of sports injuries; all clinical aspects of exercise, health, and sport; exercise physiology and biophysical investigation of sports performance; sport biomechanics; sports nutrition; sports psychology; and medical and scientific support of the sports coach. The JSSM does not accept descriptive studies or data reports.
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