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

  1. Review the Guidelines for Authors to understand formatting, structure, and reference requirements.
  2. Prepare your manuscript in Microsoft Word (.docx) format, following the guidelines.
  3. Ensure your manuscript file is fully anonymized (no author names, affiliations, or emails) for double-blind review.
  4. Register on the journal website if you do not already have an account.
  5. 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.