About the Journal

Global Sports Policy & Health Research Review (GSPHRR,  ISSN 3107-2739)  is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sports policy, health promotion, and global governance. Our mission is to bridge academic inquiry and practical policy solutions to address contemporary challenges in physical education, athlete welfare, and sustainable sports management.

Key Information

  1. Open Access Policy

    • All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.
    • Authors retain copyright while allowing unrestricted non-commercial use, provided the original work is properly cited.
     

  2. Focus and Scope

    • Sports Policy : Analysis of national/international frameworks, governance models, and policy impacts.
    • Health & Wellness : Strategies for promoting physical activity, mental health, and injury prevention.
    • Globalization : Cross-cultural comparisons of sports management, migration of athletes, and transnational regulations.
    • Societal Impacts : Equity in sports access, gender inclusion, and the role of sports in sustainable development.
     

  3. Peer Review Process

    • Double-blind peer review by experts in policy analysis, sports science, and public health.
    • Average review time: 6–8 weeks.
     

  4. Sponsorship & Funding Disclosure

    • GSPHRR is an independent journal with no external sponsors. Authors are required to disclose funding sources in submitted manuscripts.
     

  5. Copyright Notice

    • Authors grant GSPHRR the right to publish and distribute their work while retaining ownership of the copyright.
     

  6. Archiving & Preservation

    • Content is preserved in LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) archival systems to ensure long-term accessibility.
     

  7. Journal History

    • Launched in 2025 as a platform for cutting-edge research in sports policy and health equity.
     

  8. Privacy Statement

    • User data (e.g., email addresses for alerts) is collected solely for editorial communication and will not be shared with third parties. Compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations is guaranteed.

Target Audience

  • Policymakers designing national sports programs.
  • Academics in sports science, public health, and social sciences.
  • Practitioners in sports management and physical education.
  • NGOs and international organizations focused on health equity.