Editor-Mediated Peer Review includes:
Four Possible Outcomes:
Standardized 100-Point Evaluation Protocol:
| Criterion | Points | Assessment Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Originality & Novelty | 20 | New contributions to PE/yoga/health literature |
| Scientific Relevance | 15 | Alignment with current research priorities |
| Practical Applicability | 15 | Real-world implementation potential |
| Study Design Quality | 10 | Methodological rigor & validity |
| Results Presentation | 10 | Clarity, completeness, statistical reporting |
| Discussion Depth | 10 | Critical analysis & literature integration |
| Conclusions’ Validity | 10 | Evidence-based, non-overreaching claims |
| References’ Accuracy | 5 | Currency, relevance, APA compliance |
| Language Quality | 5 | Grammar, clarity, scientific tone |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Decision Thresholds:
Ethical Standards: IJPEYHS strictly adheres to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines (publicationethics.org). All submissions undergo automated plagiarism screening and AI detection. Violations, including data fabrication, falsification, or duplicate publication, shall result in immediate rejection and potential author blacklisting.
Cover Letter (Mandatory):
All manuscripts must include a signed cover letter containing:
Human Subjects Research - Clinical/Experimental Studies (REQUIRED):
Editorial Authority (Editing Rights):
Authors consent to editorial corrections for: Clarity and linguistic improvement, Standardized journal formatting, Compliance with house style.
Publication Timeline:
Public Review Tracking: Submitted manuscripts will be listed on the IJPEYHS website during evaluation. Author names + institutional affiliations displayed. Publication order determined by: Evaluation score, Issue capacity limits, Submission chronology.
English Proficiency: Non-native speakers must provide proof of professional editing/proofreading from certified scientific editing services prior to peer review.
Primary: Online submission portal (launching soon)
Alternate: editorijpeyhs@gmail.com
IJPEYHS promotes Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (COPE-Committee on Publication Ethics).
Use of Generative AI:
Authors using generative AI or AI-assisted tools must insert this statement before references entitled: 'Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process':
"During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME TOOL/SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the publication."
AI tools must be described in the Methods section or a separate section before references.
Principles of Professional Ethics - Editor & Publisher:
The editors of IJPEYHS are responsible for the quality of published articles. Decisions reflect researcher/reader interest in novelty and originality, based on:
Ethical Principles - Reviewer Work:
Peer review assists editorial decisions and author improvement through impartial evaluation:
Principles Guiding Scientific Publication Authors:
Authors are responsible for content accuracy, originality, and research fidelity:
Authorship identification requires assurance that each listed author has contributed substantially to the research. If editorial doubts arise regarding an author's competence relating to manuscript content, scientific field, or publication history, authors must detail individual contributions, emphasizing the questioned author's role. Authorship guarantees are formalized in the License Agreement between the authors (Licensor) and the publisher (Licensee).
This process prevents ghost authors (unacknowledged contributors), guest authors (non-contributors added for prestige), and gift authors (added for favors). Identified cases trigger COPE recommendations.
IJPEYHS rejects material containing plagiarism or self-plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts undergo licensed software screening. Identified cases receive detailed analysis:
Competing Interests: Authors must declare all financial/non-financial competing interests at submission for transparency. Undisclosed conflicts discovered during review require reviewer recusal and trigger COPE protocols.
Article Retraction Policy:
Retraction follows a five-step process:
Handling Complaints:If complaints are received by the editorial office, their validity is checked. Reasoned complaints are considered as per COPE recommendations. Complaints are accepted only if filed officially without a defamatory nature. Defamatory comments/ statements shall not be entertained, and unsubstantiated complaints require supporting facts/arguments. Without sufficient evidence, complaints are not considered. Valid complaints about published articles trigger the article recall policy. IJPEYHS editorial implements all procedures ensuring ethical standards and academic integrity.
Prevention of Manipulation: Manipulation includes falsified data, plagiarism, substituted review results, or conditions preventing independent reviewer assessment. Suspected cases follow COPE recommendations:
IJPEYHS distributes archiving content via DOI CrossRef and numerous libraries/information centers, ensuring long-term comprehensive archive storage with automatic restoration of damaged information. Authors may deposit versions in institutional/other repositories of choice.
Copyright transfer/identification via License Agreement. Authors retain authorship rights, grant first publication to IJPEYHS under Creative Commons CC BY terms. Authors may negotiate additional non-exclusive distribution agreements, provided original publication link preserved.
Open Peer Review involves openness in: author/reviewer identities, review content publication, community participation, author-editor-reviewer interaction, pre-publication review, post-publication commenting, and decoupled platforms.
Collaborative Evaluation Elements:
Three Evaluation Scenarios:
IJPEYHS practices immediate open access, supporting free scientific information flow and global knowledge sharing. OA makes research freely accessible, serving authors/wider community with high-quality peer-reviewed content.
The IJPEYHS editorial board maintains strict confidentiality for all pre-publication information. Basic principles followed:
The General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 governs personal data processing. IJPEYHS requires authors of the accepted articles to complete a signed Publication Agreement authorizing:
Only manuscripts meeting the standards and scope of the journal are sent to expert reviewers. The Editor-in-Chief decides publication based on peer review results and COPE principles, considering legal requirements (defamation, copyright, plagiarism). Editorial board policy guides decisions.
Timeline (30-40 days)
Publications distributed under Creative Commons Attribution - Non Commercial - No-Derivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)
Under the following terms:
Required to cover publication infrastructure, peer review, and editorial processing:
APC Policy: Applies only to accepted articles. Required to cover publication infrastructure, peer review, and editorial processing.
Manuscript Size Policy: Optimal: 6-12 pages (700 words/page, Times New Roman 10pt, single spacing). <5 or >20 pages: Recommended for revision to meet requirements
Title of the Paper (13pt Times New Roman, Bold, Left)
AUTHORS' NAMES (Capital, 10pt Times New Roman, centered) Department (10pt Times New Roman, Left), University (10pt Times New Roman, Left) COUNTRY (Capital, 10pt Times New Roman, Left) youremailaccount@xxx.xxx.xx http://www.yourwebaddress.xxx.xx (10pt Times New Roman, centered)
Abstract:
This is a sample of the format of a full paper. Use Word for Windows (Microsoft) (or equivalent Word Processor with exactly the same "printing results"). Use single space. Use 10pt, Times New Roman. The abstract should be informative. It should be self-explanatory without reference to the text of the manuscript. It should include essential, significant results that support the conclusion of the work. Three to six keywords not used in the title should also be provided. Abbreviations should not be used in the abstract.
Keywords: - Leave one blank line after the Abstract and write the Key-Words (4 - 6 words)
Introduction
The introduction should be comprehensible to the general reader. Give a clear statement of the purpose of the paper and provide relevant context to support the basis for the paper and the significance of the work. Do not exhaustively review the literature.
Material & methods
Material & methods should provide sufficient information in the text or by reference to other work to permit the submitted work to be repeated without the need to communicate with the authors. Relevant validity and reliability data should be provided for critical methods. State the type of statistical tests used. Include the number of observations and the statistical findings when appropriate. Parametric and nonparametric statistics must be used appropriately.
The main contents that are to be presented:
Results
Results should be presented precisely and should not contain material that is inappropriate in the discussion. Units, quantities, and formulas should be expressed according to the International System (SI units). All measurements should be given in metric units.
Figures and Tables should be numbered as follows: Fig.1, Fig.2, …etc. Table 1, Table 2, … etc.
Discussion
Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and the conclusions derived from the study. Please, follow the instructions carefully, otherwise your paper may be rejected or have to resubmit your full paper.
Conclusions
Conclusion is your chance to have the last word on the subject. The conclusion allows you to have the final say on the issues you have raised in your paper, to summarize your thoughts, to demonstrate the importance of your ideas, and to propel your reader to a new view of the subject. It is also your opportunity to make a good final impression and to end on a positive note.
Conflicts of interest - If the authors have any conflicts of interest to declare.
References: (APA Style)
Example
Please follow the instruction carefully, Otherwise your aper may be rejected.