For Authors
Welcome to the author resources page for Al-Malwiya Journal of Sport and Movement Sciences (AMJSMS). Below you will find everything you need to prepare and submit your manuscript.
Getting Started
- Review the Guidelines for Authors to understand formatting, structure, and reference requirements.
- Prepare your manuscript in Microsoft Word (.docx) format, following the guidelines.
- Ensure your manuscript file is fully anonymized (no author names, affiliations, or emails) for double-blind review.
- Register on the journal website if you do not already have an account.
- Submit your manuscript through the online submission system.
Key Requirements at a Glance
| Language | English |
| Word Count | 5,000–8,000 words |
| Font | Times New Roman, 12 pt |
| Spacing | Double |
| Margins | 2.5 cm |
| Abstract | Maximum 250 words (Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusions) |
| Keywords | 3–6 keywords |
| References | APA 7th Edition |
| File Format | Microsoft Word (.docx) |
Required Statements
Authors are required to include the following statements at the end of the manuscript:
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- Ethical Approval Statement (for studies involving human participants or animals)
- Data Availability Statement
- Author Contributions Statement
- Acknowledgements (if applicable)
- Funding
After Submission
- You will receive an automated confirmation email upon submission.
- The editorial team will conduct an initial screening.
- If the manuscript passes screening, it will be sent for double-blind peer review.
- The review process typically takes 4–6 weeks.
- Track your manuscript status at any time through your OJS dashboard.
Publication Fee
The Article Processing Charge is 100 USD, payable only after acceptance. There are no submission fees.