Mission and scope

Mission and scope

Mission

The International Journal of Movement Science is an international peer-reviewed scientific event dedicated to advancing knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of human movement science, physical education, sport, health, and performance. The conference provides an academic platform for the presentation, discussion, and dissemination of original scientific research, methodological developments, and applied studies.

The mission of the conference is to promote scientific excellence, support innovation in research and practice, and facilitate international collaboration among researchers, academics, and professionals involved in the study of human movement and its applications in sport, health, education, and rehabilitation.

The conference aims to contribute to the global dissemination of scientific knowledge and to support the integration of research findings into professional practice and educational frameworks.

Scope

The International Journal of Movement Science brings together researchers, academics, practitioners, and professionals from diverse disciplines related to movement science. The conference promotes multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the biological, physiological, biomechanical, psychological, pedagogical, and social aspects of human movement.

The conference provides an international forum for the presentation of original research findings, theoretical developments, and applied scientific studies. It supports the exchange of scientific information and encourages collaboration between universities, research institutions, and professional organizations worldwide.

The conference welcomes contributions that advance knowledge in the field of movement science and its applications in sport performance, health promotion, physical education, rehabilitation, and human performance optimization.

All submitted papers undergo a peer-review process conducted by qualified experts in the relevant scientific fields.

Areas of interest

The conference covers a broad range of topics related to movement science, including but not limited to:

• Human movement science and motor control
• Physical education and sport pedagogy
• Exercise physiology and adaptation to physical effort
• Biomechanics and movement analysis
• Sport and exercise psychology
• Psychomotricity and motor development
• Kinesiology and functional assessment
• Rehabilitation and kinesitherapy
• Coaching science and sport performance
• Sports medicine and injury prevention
• Physical activity and public health
• Neuroscience and motor behavior
• Sport performance analysis
• Adapted physical activity
• Sport management and sport policy
• Educational technologies in physical education and sport
• Artificial intelligence and digital technologies in movement science
• Military and tactical performance
• Health promotion through physical activity

Types of contributions

The International Journal of Movement Science accepts the following types of scientific contributions:

• Full research papers
• Review papers
• Short communications
• Technical and methodological reports
• Case studies
• Poster presentations

All submissions must present original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Accepted and presented papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with ISBN

Peer-Review and publication ethics

The International Journal of Movement Science follows internationally recognized standards of scientific publishing and research integrity.

All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer-review process conducted by independent experts in the relevant scientific field to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance.

The conference adheres to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), including policies on plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and conflicts of interest.

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software to ensure originality.

Target Audience

The conference is addressed to:

• Academic researchers
• University professors and lecturers
• Doctoral and postgraduate students
• Sport scientists and kinesiology researchers
• Physical education teachers
• Kinesitherapists and rehabilitation specialists
• Sports medicine professionals
• Coaches and sport performance specialists
• Health and exercise professionals