About the Journal
About the Journal of Sport Management and Innovations (JOSMI)
Journal of Sport Management and Innovations (JOSMI) is an academic publication dedicated to advancing the body of knowledge in sport management. We provide a platform for scholars to share their research and practical insights on sport industry.
Focus and Scope
JOSMI publishes research articles, review papers, and case studies on a wide range of topics related to sport management, including but not limited to:
- Sport marketing and sponsorship
- Event management and sport tourism
- Sport law and ethics
- Facility and venue management
- Financial management in sport
- Sport governance and policy
- Leadership and organizational behavior in sport
- Sport technology and data analytics
- Player and athlete management
- Innovations in coaching and training
Publication Frequency
JOSMI is published biannually (two times a year) in June and December. Accepted articles are published online as soon as they are ready to ensure timely dissemination of new research.
Open Access Policy
JOSMI is an open access journal, meaning all content is freely available to the public without charge. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose.
Article Processing Charge
The publication of articles is completely free of charge. Authors will not be charged at any stage of the submission, review, or publication process.
Publication Ethics
JOSMI is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We expect all authors to submit original work, properly cite sources, and avoid plagiarism. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive feedback and to maintain confidentiality. Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair and transparent peer review process. Any cases of suspected misconduct will be investigated and handled in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.
Current Issue
This qualitative descriptive study explores why people volunteer at community sports events in Surabaya, East Java. We conducted interviews with local event volunteers (e.g. organizers of fun runs, sports festivals, community leagues) and identified key motivation themes. Volunteers most often cited community and altruistic values (wanting to help neighbors, promote health, or uphold the Indonesian gotong royong tradition), personal development (gaining experience, skills, or resume-enhancing credentials), social connections (making friends and feeling part of a team), enjoyment of sports, and recognition (earning certificates or local recognition). These findings echo global sports-volunteer research for example, volunteers often report altruism and a strong sense of community as core motivators and align with Indonesia’s high volunteer culture over 65% of people volunteer. Volunteers also noted that clear organization and support from event organizers are crucial: when management falters, satisfaction drops and motivation wanes. Our results suggest that Surabaya sports events can attract and retain volunteers by appealing to these intrinsic and social motivations and by respecting local values of mutual aid.
