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Instructions for Authors
Last revised: 26 May 2026
Research in Physical Education, Sport and Health (RPESH)
Open Access – Double-Blind Peer-Reviewed Journal
Submission Templates and Requirements
Authors may download required example templates as a single ZIP file. The archive contains the following documents:
- Title Page
- Blinded Manuscript
Each file should be completed and uploaded separately in the submission system (compressed files are not accepted).
Download all submission templates (.zip)
* The Ethical Clearance document is not included in the ZIP file and must be provided separately when required.
Detailed instructions on manuscript preparation and submission are provided below, including the scope of the journal, types of manuscripts, formatting requirements, and comprehensive guidance on all required submission documents and templates.
Scope of the Journal (full info on Mission and Scope page)
RPESH publishes original scientific and professional work in:
- Physical education, pedagogy, teaching methods
- Sport science, coaching, sport performance
- Exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics
- Sport psychology and behavioural sciences
- Health, wellbeing, physical activity
- Sport management, policy, and socio-cultural studies
Only unpublished manuscripts not under review elsewhere are considered.
Types of Manuscripts
- Original Research Articles: 4,000–7,000 words
- Review Articles: up to 9,000 words
- Case Studies / Applied Practice Reports: 3,000–5,000 words
- Short Communications: 1,500–2,500 words
- Book Reviews: up to 1,500 words
(Word limits include references, tables, and figures.)
Manuscript Preparation- Format
- File: Word (.doc/.docx)
- Font: Times New Roman (Title- 13 pt, Abstract-12 pt, main text-11 pt)
- Spacing: single
- Margins: 2 cm
- Tables and figures: inserted in the text near first mention
Authors are advised to review the full Author Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation
Workflow: From Submission to (continuous) Publication
RPESH applies similarity checking as part of its editorial screening process. Similarity reports are assessed qualitatively by the editorial team and are used to support editorial judgment in accordance with established publication ethics standards.
NotebookLM was used solely as a technical tool to support the visual presentation of this workflow infographic; the editorial process and principles shown are based on established journal publishing standards and were not generated by artificial intelligence.
Files Required for Submissions
- Title Page (TitlePage.docx) – contains only:
- Article title
- Full author names
- Institutional affiliations and country
- ORCID iDs
- Corresponding author’s email
- Blinded Manuscript - main file for review (ManuscriptBlinded.docx )
This file must NOT contain any author-identifying information. Must be submitted with line numbering enabled.- Title (without author names)
- Abstract (150–250 words: purpose, methods, main results, conclusions)
- Keywords (3–6)
- Main text (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)
- Declarations
- References (APA 7th Edition)
- Tables and figures embedded in the text
NotebookLM was used solely as a technical tool to support the visual presentation of this workflow infographic; the editorial process and principles shown are based on established journal publishing standards and were not generated by artificial intelligence.
Guide: How to Submit Your Article – Step-by-Step Author Submission Workflow
Files required for resubmission after author revisions
- Response-to-Reviewers Document (ResponseToReviewers.docx)
Authors must prepare a single Response-To-Reviewers document. The document should outline how every reviewer comment has been addressed. Responses should be clear, structured, and linked to the specific revisions made in the manuscript. To maintain the integrity of the double-blind review process, the response documents must remain anonymous, with no author names, affiliations, or identifying information included. Full instructions on how to respond to reviewers are available at Response to Reviewers – Author Guidelines page.
This document should be submitted together with the revised manuscript (Revised Blinded Manuscript.docx), ensuring that authors respond comprehensively to the full set of reviewer feedback. - Revised Blinded Manuscript
After completing the revisions based on the reviewers’ comments, authors must prepare and upload—together with the Response to Reviewers—the revised Blinded Manuscript (with line numbering enabled). To ensure transparency, all revised sections must be clearly indicated, preferably by applying a visible highlight colour (e.g., yellow background). Each revised submission should include an updated file version number (e.g., V2, V3) in the file name to ensure clear version tracking throughout the review and editorial process.
Post-review Documents
ResponseToReviewers.docx|Download Template |(submit after receiving and addressing comments from both reviewers)
Revised Blinded Manuscript_V1.docx | (submit after receiving and addressing comments from both reviewers)
NotebookLM was used solely as a technical tool to support the visual presentation of this workflow infographic; the editorial process and principles shown are based on established journal publishing standards and were not generated by artificial intelligence.
Guide: How to Resubmit Your Article After Peer Review – Step-by-Step Author Workflow
Ethical Requirements
Authors must ensure:
- originality and absence of plagiarism
- accurate and honest data reporting
- proper citation and referencing
- ethical approval where required
- informed consent (when applicable)
- disclosure of funding and conflicts of interest
RPESH follows international publication ethics standards.
For full details, see the Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.
Data Availability
Authors must retain all original data and be prepared to provide it to the journal upon request for verification. Fabricated or manipulated data constitute misconduct.
Where appropriate, authors are encouraged to deposit datasets in reputable open repositories and include a Data Availability Statement in the manuscript.
Full policy is available in the Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.
Submission Process
All manuscripts are submitted online via the RPESH submission system:
- Register or log in
- Start a new submission
- Enter all required metadata and author details
- Upload the required files (see “Files Required”)
- Confirm the submission checklist
Submissions not following these guidelines may be returned for technical corrections.
Peer-Review Process
- Initial editorial screening
- Double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers
- Reviewer recommendations
- Editorial decision (accept / revise / reject)
- Revision and re-evaluation (if needed)
- Final decision and publication
For full details on review criteria, procedures, and editorial responsibilities, see the Peer Review Policy and Verbatim Excerpts from Publisher Policies.
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a reasoned request, which will be reviewed by an independent editor in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Open Access, Copyright and Fees
RPESH is a fully open-access journal. All articles are published under a Creative Commons licence.
RPESH does not charge submission or publication fees.
For full details, see the Open Access Policy and Copyright & Licensing pages.
NotebookLM was used solely as a technical tool to support the visual presentation of the infographic on this guide page; the content and principles presented are based on established journal publishing standards and were not generated by artificial intelligence.
Contact
For questions related to submissions and the editorial process:
support(at)pesh.mk
Guide: instructions for Authors (RPESH)
For Research in Physical Education, Sport and Health, this optional video guidance was produced using NotebookLM as a technical support tool and does not replace journal policies or editorial judgment.
