About The Journal

Journal Title: SPORTIVA: Sport Inclusivity, Value and Activity
Initials: SPORTIVA
Frequency: 2 issues per volume (Semi-annually)
DOI: [Prefix will be assigned upon registration]

Aims and Scope

SPORTIVA: Sport Inclusivity, Value and Activity is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the broad field of sports science and education. The journal serves as an authoritative international platform for disseminating high-quality research that bridges theory and application.

We welcome original empirical research, comprehensive review articles, and insightful case studies across a diverse range of disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Physical Education

  • Sport Disability

  • Sport Inclusivity

  • Sport Coaching

  • Sport Psychology

  • Strength and Conditioning

  • Sport Medicine

  • Sport Management

  • Sport Recreation

A particular emphasis is placed on research that explores the Indonesian context, while also incorporating a valuable global perspective to foster cross-cultural dialogue and innovation.

Peer Review Process

SPORTIVA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publication through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. This ensures the impartiality and quality of all published work. The journey of every submitted manuscript is as follows:

  1. Initial Screening: Upon submission, the editorial team conducts an initial check for conformity with the journal's guidelines, scope, and overall quality.

  2. Peer Review: Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent, expert reviewers in the relevant field. Both the authors and the reviewers remain anonymous to each other throughout this process.

  3. Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes a final decision (Accept, Revisions Required, Reject) based on the reviewers' recommendations and the manuscript's alignment with the journal's standards.

  4. The entire process, from submission to the final decision, typically takes between 8 to 12 weeks.

Open Access Policy

SPORTIVA provides immediate, free, and open access to its full content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA) license, allowing users to share and adapt the material with proper credit.

Publication Ethics

SPORTIVA adheres to strict ethical standards for publication, based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement outlines the responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors.

History and Management

Managed by PJKR PSDKU Kampus 5 at Universitas Negeri Surabaya, SPORTIVA was established to create a dedicated channel for scholarly discourse in sports science. The journal is managed to be issued twice in every volume, providing a consistent and reliable source of new research for the academic community.