Peer Review Process

The peer review process at the Journal of Physical Activity and Health (JPAH) is a crucial step in ensuring the quality and credibility of the published articles. Here's an overview of the typical peer review process:

  1. Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts to the JPAH editorial office. The submission includes the research article, along with any supplementary materials and relevant documentation.

  2. Editorial Review: The editorial team conducts an initial review to ensure that the submission complies with the journal's guidelines. This includes checking for proper formatting, ethical considerations, and overall suitability for the journal.

  3. Assignment to Reviewers: After the editorial review, the manuscript is typically assigned to external experts in the field for peer review. These experts, known as reviewers, assess the manuscript's scientific rigor, methodology, significance, and overall quality.

  4. Peer Review: Reviewers carefully evaluate the manuscript and provide detailed feedback to the editorial team. They may suggest revisions, raise questions about the methodology, and offer insights to improve the overall clarity and impact of the research.

  5. Decision Making: Based on the reviewers' feedback, the editorial team makes a decision regarding the manuscript. The possible decisions include acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection.

  6. Author Revisions: If revisions are requested, the authors address the reviewers' comments and revise the manuscript accordingly. This revised version is then resubmitted to the journal.

  7. Final Decision: The revised manuscript undergoes another round of evaluation by the editorial team and, if necessary, the original reviewers. The final decision is made based on the revised submission.

  8. Publication: Accepted manuscripts move on to the publication phase. The final version is prepared for publication, and the article becomes part of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

This rigorous peer review process helps maintain the scholarly integrity of the journal, ensuring that published articles meet high standards of quality and contribute meaningfully to the field of physical activity and health.