Journal of Physical Education
Brief Background
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Created in 1989 in the Department of Physical Education (DEF) of the State University of Maringá (UEM), the then called Revista da Educação Física (DEF-UEM) was an active participant in the flowering of ideas and discussions about the history, present and professional and academic perspectives of Brazilian Physical Education. Since then, the now Journal of Physical Education (Maringá) maintains its initial commitment to actively disseminate ideas and debates related to the interests of teachers, professionals, and researchers who focus on physical education in the contemporary world. |
Open Science Compliance
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The Journal of Physical Education is committed to promoting open science principles to increase transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility in scientific research. We believe that open science practices are essential to the advancement of knowledge and the integrity of the research process. In alignment with this commitment, the Journal of Physical Education has established the following policies regarding the openness of evaluation procedures, subject to the agreement of authors and evaluators:
The Journal of Physical Education remains committed to maintaining high standards of peer review and publication ethics. We believe that these open science policies will contribute to the robustness and reliability of the research published in our journal. We appreciate the cooperation of our authors and reviewers in adopting these practices for the benefit of the scientific community at large. |
Ethics in Publication
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The Journal of Physical Education is firmly committed to ethics and integrity in scientific publishing. To ensure that all published articles comply with the highest ethical standards, we have established clear procedures for handling complaints regarding published articles. These procedures follow the guidelines of the Committee on Ethics and Ethics. on Publication Ethics (COPE). |
Focus and Scope
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The Journal of Physical Education is a continuously published journal that aims to disseminate the production of knowledge related to the area of Physical Education. Our mission is to promote the dissemination of scientific research on topics relevant to academic and professional development in the field of Physical Education. |
Digital Preservation
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The Journal of Physical Education follows the standards defined in the Digital Preservation Policy of the SciELO Program . Comprising the collection of the journal portal of the State University of Maringá (UEM), the Journal of Physical Education adheres to the digital preservation practices of the Brazilian Network of Digital Preservation Services – Cariniana . |
Indexing Sources
Bibliographic Journal Information
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Websites and Social Media
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Preprints
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A preprint is defined as a manuscript ready for submission to a journal and that is deposited on reliable preprint servers before or in parallel with submission to a journal. This practice joins continuous publishing as mechanisms to accelerate research communication. Preprints share with journals the originality in the publication of articles and inhibit the use of double-blind procedures in the evaluation of manuscripts. For this reason, in the Journal of Physical Education authors are strongly encouraged to make their manuscripts available in recognized preprint repositories prior to formal submission to the journal. |
Peer Review Process
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The Journal of Physical Education publishes articles approved through a peer review process. After submission of articles, a preliminary analysis is performed to: 1) verify compliance with the journal's current editorial standards; 2) evaluate the similarity index using plagiarism detection tools Turnitin and Ithenticate ; 3) verify the adequacy of the manuscript to the journal's scope. After approval at this stage, the article is assigned to a section editor who is responsible for monitoring the review process. The section editor reviews the article to determine whether it is ready to be sent to reviewers, whether it requires revisions before review, or whether it should be rejected due to serious methodological, textual, or analytical inconsistencies or limitations. After approval by the section editor, the article is sent to at least two reviewers with experience and expertise in the respective subject area. The review may be conducted in a doubly anonymous manner or with simple anonymization , where reviewers have access to the names and affiliations of the authors. In the latter case, both authors and reviewers must agree in advance to the disclosure of this information. In all cases, the name of the responsible editor will be disclosed in the article. In cases of conflicting opinions, a third review is requested. Evaluation criteria include originality, contribution to knowledge in the field, appropriate methodology, clarity, and current relevance. After review by the reviewers, articles may receive one of the following decisions from the section editors: 1) acceptance of the article, 2) rejection of the article, or 3) request for changes. |
Open Data
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The Journal of Physical Education believes in the importance of all data, codes, methods and other materials used and resulting from research being available in a manner that is consistent with the FAIR Principles. For this reason, it encourages authors to deposit their data in data repositories, referencing the availability address in the body of the article. |
Fees
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The Journal of Physical Education is an academic journal maintained by a public university, committed to the principles of Open Science and the aim of promoting free and open access to scientific knowledge. Currently, the Journal of Physical Education adopts the Gold Open Access model, in which all articles are made available free of charge to readers, but there may be publication fees ( APCs ) charged to authors. Commitment to Open Science and Diamond Open Access Goal Our journal is firmly committed to Open Science, promoting transparency, reproducibility and accessibility of research results. Although we currently follow the Gold Open Access model, we aim to adopt the Diamond Open Access model in the future. This model will ensure that both submission and access to articles are free of charge for authors and readers. Article Processing Charges (APC) Under the current Gold Open Access model, we charge publication fees ( APCs ) to cover the costs associated with producing and maintaining the journal. These costs include:
APC charges
Transition to Diamond Open Access Our goal is to eliminate APCs and offer the Diamond Open Access model, in which both submission and access to articles are free. To achieve this goal, we seek funding from funding agencies, government grants, and strategic partnerships that enable the financial sustainability of the journal without burdening authors. Financial Sustainability The transition to the Diamond Open Access model depends on us obtaining adequate funding to cover the aforementioned production and maintenance costs. We are committed to actively seeking these funding sources to ensure that we can fulfill our commitment to the broad and unrestricted dissemination of knowledge . |
Ethics and Misconduct, Correction and Retraction Policy
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The Journal of Physical Education fully adheres to the guidelines and procedures stipulated by the Scielo Network and which can be found in the documents below:
The process of receiving, evaluating and deciding on accusations of misconduct is characterized and follows the steps below: Receipt of the Complaint 1.1. Communication Channel Complaints can be sent by email to the editor-in-chief or through a specific form available on the journal's website. The complaint must be detailed, including sufficient information to allow for a full investigation (e.g., details of the article, description of the allegation, and, if possible, supporting evidence). 1.2. Confidentiality The Journal will treat all reports with the strictest confidentiality. The identity of the complainant will be kept confidential unless it is necessary to disclose it as part of a legal proceeding. Initial Assessment of the Complaint 2.1. Initial Screening The Editor-in-Chief or a designated member of the editorial team will conduct an initial screening of the complaint to determine whether it is within the scope of the journal and whether there is sufficient information to proceed. 2.2. Communication with the Whistleblower The whistleblower will receive an email confirming receipt of the complaint and informing them of next steps and the estimated timeframe for an initial response. Investigation 3.1. Ethics Committee The complaint will be forwarded to the journal's Ethics Committee, composed of members of the editorial board and experts in publication ethics. 3.2. Kickoff Meeting The Ethics Committee will hold an initial meeting to discuss the complaint and define an investigation plan. If necessary, external experts may be invited to contribute to the investigation. 3.3. Communication with Stakeholders The author( s) of the reported article will be notified of the report and given the opportunity to respond to the allegations. The authors' response will be considered in the investigation. Decision Making 4.1. Analysis of the Evidence The Ethics Committee will review all evidence collected, including the original complaint, the authors' response, and any other relevant documentation. 4.2. Final Decision Based on the analysis of the evidence, the Ethics Committee will make a decision on the merits of the complaint. Possible decisions include: Filing of the complaint, if considered unfounded. Correction of the article, if minor errors are identified. Retraction of the article if misconduct is confirmed. 4.3. Communication of Decisions Both the complainant and the authors will be notified of the final decision in writing. The decision will also be communicated publicly on the journal website, if necessary, preserving confidentiality as appropriate. Implementation of Actions 5.1. Correction or Retraction If a correction or retraction is necessary, the journal will follow standard procedures for publishing corrections or retractions, as per COPE guidelines. 5.2. Notification to Relevant Parties Relevant organizations, such as research institutions, funders, or other journals, will be notified of the decision as necessary. Appeals 6.1. Request for Review If any of the parties involved (whistleblower or author) is dissatisfied with the decision, they can request a review of the case by the Ethics Committee. 6.2. Reassessment The review will be conducted by additional members of the editorial board or by external experts who were not involved in the original investigation. Documentation and Archiving 7.1. Records All stages of the investigation process, from receipt of the complaint to the final decision, will be documented and archived for future reference. 7.2. Annual Reports The Ethics Committee will publish an annual report summarizing the number and type of complaints received, as well as the results of investigations, preserving confidentiality as necessary. |
Policy on Conflict of Interest
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Conflicts of interest can be personal, commercial, political, academic or financial in nature. Conflicts of interest can occur when authors, reviewers or editors have interests that may influence the preparation or evaluation of manuscripts. When submitting a manuscript, authors are responsible for acknowledging and disclosing financial or other conflicts that may have influenced the work. If there is, even potentially, a conflict of interest, the author(s) must inform this in a signed document attached to the submission platform. For more information information see : Disclosure of Financial and Non-Financial Relationships and Activities, and Conflicts of Interest . |
Adoption of Similarity Software
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All articles received are analyzed by the anti-plagiarism detection engine Turnitin . The generated report is analyzed by the editors-in-chief to assess the possibility of adjustments or immediate rejection due to the existence of plagiarism or self-plagiarism. In articles submitted to preprint repositories or originating from course completion work, each of these conditions must be mentioned. |
Adoption of Software Using Artificial Intelligence Resources
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The Journal of Physical Education is committed to excellence, integrity, and transparency in the publication of scientific research. We recognize the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and scientific communication and encourage its responsible and ethical use by authors, reviewers, and editors. Use of Artificial Intelligence: The Journal of Physical Education uses AI tools to optimize editorial processes, such as initial manuscript screening, similarity checking, and plagiarism detection, as well as assisting in data analysis, peer review, and improving the textual quality of its editorial guidelines and policies. We believe that AI can significantly contribute to the efficiency and quality of the editorial process. Recommendation to Authors: We encourage authors to use AI tools in their research and manuscript preparation, as long as the use of these technologies is clearly described and justified in the text. This includes, but is not limited to, statistical analyses, data mining, and graph generation. Transparency in the use of AI is essential for the reproducibility and credibility of scientific research. Recommendation to Reviewers: Reviewers are encouraged to use AI tools to assist in the evaluation of manuscripts, such as data analysis and text analysis software. However, the final decision should always be made based on human judgment, considering the context and quality of the research presented. Ethical Principles: The Use of AI in the Journal of Physical Education is guided by the following ethical principles, in alignment with UNESCO and COPE recommendations for the use of authors in writing articles and editors in making editorial decisions in the journal: Transparency: The use of AI should be clearly communicated to all involved in the editorial process. Authors should describe the use of AI in their manuscripts, and editors should inform reviewers about any AI tools used in screening or evaluating submissions. Accountability: Editors and reviewers are responsible for ensuring that the use of AI is ethical and does not introduce bias or error into the editorial process. All critical decisions should be validated by human reviewers. Accuracy and Reliability: AI tools must be validated to ensure they produce accurate and reliable results. Errors or biases introduced by AI must be identified and corrected. Fairness and Impartiality: The use of AI should not introduce discrimination or bias into the review and publication processes. AI tools should be regularly evaluated to ensure that they promote fairness. Privacy and Confidentiality: Protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and study participants is a priority. AI technologies must respect the confidentiality of personal and sensitive information. Human Oversight: Critical decisions in the editorial process must be reviewed and approved by human editors, ensuring the integrity and quality of publications. |
Gender and Sex Issues
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The Journal of Physical Education is committed to promoting inclusion at all stages of the editorial process. Following the SAGER (Sex and Gender Equity in Research ), we adopt practices and policies that aim to ensure gender equity and the inclusion of diverse perspectives in our publication. Below are the main points of our editorial policy: Gender Equity and Diversity: We encourage authors to consider gender aspects of their research and to clearly describe how gender may influence their results. We also encourage equitable representation of researchers of different gender identities in our published articles. Fair and Inclusive Peer Review: Our peer review process is conducted in a way that ensures that all contributions are evaluated fairly and impartially, without discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or any other personal characteristic. We encourage diversity among reviewers to ensure a broad range of perspectives. Inclusive Language: We adopt inclusive language in our writing and encourage authors to do the same. This includes using gender-neutral terms whenever possible and avoiding stereotypes or language that may exclude specific groups. Accessibility and Accessibility: We work to ensure that our articles are accessible to all readers, including those with physical or cognitive disabilities. Our policy includes using accessible formats and promoting inclusive design practices in our publications. Transparency and Accountability: We are committed to being transparent in our editorial policies and practices, providing clear guidance to authors, reviewers, and editors on expectations for ethical and inclusive conduct. By following these guidelines, we hope not only to promote inclusion in our editorial work but also to contribute to a more diverse and equitable academic environment. We welcome feedback and are committed to continually improving our practices to achieve these goals. |
Ethics Committee
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All research published in the Journal of Physical Education and that use data originating from human beings, must clearly state in the manuscript the convergence with ethical standards in research with human beings, indicating the approval of the research by ethics committees, or by existing bodies in the country of institutional affiliation of the authors of the article. |
Copyright, Intellectual Property and Terms of Use
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Authors of articles published in the Journal of Physical Education retains the copyright to its works, licensing them under the Creative Commons Attribution License.CommonsAttribution CC BY 4.0 , which allows articles to be reused and distributed without restriction, as long as the original work is properly cited. The Journal of Physical Education encourages authors to self-archive their manuscripts by publishing them on personal blogs, institutional repositories, and academic social media, as well as posting them on their personal social media, as long as full citation to the journal website version is included. |
Editors-in-Chief
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Editor(s)
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Technical Team
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Language Policy
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The Journal of Physical Education publishes articles in English and also accepts submissions in Portuguese and Spanish. Authors submitting in Portuguese or Spanish must provide an English translation upon acceptance, during the editing process. |
CRediT Declaration (Taxpayer Papers Taxonomy)
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The Journal of Physical Education uses CRediT , the Contributor Roles Taxonomy, to recognize each author's contributions. Authors should attribute one or more roles from the 14 categories described here when submitting their manuscript in the Comments to Editor box. Submissions without this information will undergo desk review. |
Manuscript Formatting
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All articles submitted to the Journal of Physical Education must follow the formatting guidelines established by the journal, available on the journal's website and downloadable as a Word file. |
Published Articles Sections
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Below are definitions and file size limits for each document type, including abstracts, authorship information, and bibliographic references:
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Bibliographic References
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References should be arranged numerically, corresponding to the first mention in the text, and formatted according to the Vancouver style. Journal titles should be abbreviated according to the Medical Index. Examples illustrating the formatting of references for various types of documents can be found here . For detailed guidelines on citation formatting, see Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide For Authors , Editors , and Publishers . |
Documents to be sent to complete the submission
In the absence of any of these documents, the submission will be archived. |
Contact
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Department of Physical Education (DEF) |