The Journal of Asian Society for Health and Exercise Review Guidelines
The Journal of Asian Society for Health and Exercise is published three times a year (June, September, and December). The Journal is dedicated to publishing research on Asian health, sports, practical applications, the introduction of new theories and methods, and integrative studies on existing theories and methods, with the goal of promoting both academic and practical development in these fields. All authors submitting manuscripts must be members of the Society, and once a manuscript is submitted, it will generally not be returned. Manuscripts are accepted on an ongoing basis and are published according to the editorial schedule after the review process. The Journal follows a policy of not accepting manuscripts that have been previously submitted to other journals or are summaries of theses or dissertations. Manuscripts may be classified as Original, Review, or Tutorial depending on the content.
Paper Submission Period and Review Process
The Journal accepts manuscript submissions throughout the year, with ongoing submissions accepted on a rolling basis. The review process for manuscripts will begin for those submitted by the following dates: May 15 (for the June 30 issue), August 15 (for the September 30 issue), and November 15 (for the December 31 issue). Manuscripts submitted after these dates will be reviewed in the following issue. If necessary, revisions to the submitted manuscripts may be requested in consultation with the author.
Selection of Reviewers and Review Requests
1. The Editor-in-Chief will select three reviewers after receiving the manuscript.
2. At the request of the Editor-in-Chief, the Editor of the relevant field will recommend up to five potential reviewers based on the manuscript’s content.
3. The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision, selecting three reviewers based on the credibility of the recommended candidates.
4. Upon selecting the reviewers, the Editor-in-Chief will immediately request a review of the manuscript.
5. The Editor-in-Chief will send the manuscript along with the review request and a copy of the manuscript via email.
6. The Editor-in-Chief must specify the deadline for the review and disposal of the manuscript on the review request.
Review and Notification of Results
1. The Editor-in-Chief will combine the reviewers’ opinions and the Publishing Committee’s final decision to determine whether to accept the manuscript as “Accepted for Publication,” “Rejected,” or “Conditionally Accepted.”
2. If there is a conflict between reviewers’ opinions or the credibility of the review is low, the Editor-in-Chief may request a second review.
3. The Editor-in-Chief must immediately notify the author of the review results.
4. If the manuscript is “Accepted for Publication,” the Editor-in-Chief will provide instructions for the next steps and may request revisions based on the review results.
5. If the manuscript is “Conditionally Accepted,” the Editor-in-Chief will request revisions and send to reviewers author’s feedback, along with an explanation from the author regarding the incorporation of the feedback.
6. If the manuscript is “Rejected,” the Editor-in-Chief will notify the author of the decision, along with the reasons for rejection, including the reviewers’ feedback.
Review Criteria
1. “Originality of the Research Topic” evaluates the originality of the research objectives and outcomes.
2. “Suitability of Manuscript Structure and Format” evaluates the manuscript’s design, citation of references, and the appropriateness of the abstract(English).
3. “Validity of the Research Method” assesses whether the research methods are valid for achieving the research objectives.
4. “Logical Interpretation of Results” evaluates whether the analysis and interpretation of the results are logical.
5. “Contribution to the Field” evaluates the academic and practical contributions to the field of sports.
Revisions and Resubmission
1. Upon receiving a revised manuscript, the Editor-in-Chief will notify the author of its acceptance.
2. The Editor-in-Chief will request the reviewers to re-evaluate the revised manuscript.
3. The Editor-in-Chief will review the results of the re-evaluation and promptly notify the author of the outcome.
4. The revision process may be repeated until a final decision is reached.
5. Revised manuscripts must be submitted within three months of the initial review. If not submitted within this period, the manuscript will be automatically rejected.
Evaluation of Review Credibility
1. The Editor-in-Chief will review the credibility of the reviewer’s results.
2. If needed, the Editor-in-Chief may consult with Editors of other relevant fields to improve the credibility of the review process.
3. The Editor-in-Chief must not disclose the results of the credibility evaluation to others.
Follow-up Actions
1. If the manuscript is accepted for publication, the Editor-in-Chief will instruct the editorial team to take the necessary follow-up actions.
2. The Editor-in-Chief must notify the author of the follow-up actions.
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