JUSI welcomes research across sports sciences, physical education, rehabilitation, tourism, hospitality, and service-related academic disciplines. The journal covers sports medicine, exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, sports psychology, physical fitness, and athletic performance. Research involving physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation sciences, sports injury prevention, and physical activity interventions is encouraged. The journal also supports studies exploring recreation, leisure sciences, sports management, and community physical activity. Contributions investigating tourism management, hospitality services, destination development, travel behavior, and sustainable tourism are welcomed. JUSI encourages research involving healthcare services, social welfare services, service management, and technology-supported service delivery. Particular attention is given to studies examining human performance, rehabilitation outcomes, service quality, accessibility, and sustainable development in tourism and recreation. Interdisciplinary research integrating health sciences, sports, psychology, economics, technology, and environmental sustainability is encouraged. Studies presenting original empirical findings, reliable interventions, innovative management approaches, or practical service improvements are particularly valued. The journal aims to contribute to scientific and professional knowledge across sports, rehabilitation, tourism, and service sciences.
| Stage 1 |
Initial Quality & Plagiarism Check The manuscript is reviewed for journal scope, basic submission requirements, ethical compliance, and similarity/plagiarism concerns. |
| Stage 2 |
Editorial Assessment & Peer Review Manuscripts that pass the initial screening undergo editorial assessment and independent peer review in accordance with the journal's peer-review policy. |
| Stage 3 |
Revision & Editorial Decision Authors may be requested to revise their manuscript based on reviewer and editor comments. A final editorial decision is made after the required review and revision stages are completed. |
| Stage 4 |
Production & Publication Accepted manuscripts proceed to production, author proofing, final quality checks, and online publication. |
| English | Publication Language |
| Single-Blind | Peer-Review Model |
| 17% | Acceptance Rate |
| <18% | Similarity Screening Guideline |
| Open Access | Access Model |
All manuscripts undergo editorial assessment and originality screening as part of the journal's evaluation process. The acceptance rate shown is based on journal-level editorial data and may change over time. Similarity reports are assessed editorially and are not interpreted solely on the basis of a numerical similarity score.