Champions Sports Journal implements a double-blind peer review system, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential to ensure an objective and unbiased review process.

1. Peer Review Process Stages

1.1. Manuscript Submission

• Authors upload their manuscripts through the Open Journal System (OJS) or the journal’s official email, following the established guidelines.
• The editor conducts an initial screening to ensure alignment with the journal’s focus and scope, completeness of documents, and adherence to writing guidelines.
• Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected.

1.2. Plagiarism Check

• Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will be checked using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate).
• If the similarity index exceeds the established threshold, the manuscript will be returned for revision or rejected.

1.3. Reviewer Assignment

• The editor assigns the manuscript to at least two reviewers who are experts in sports coaching or related fields.
• The review process is double-blind, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain undisclosed.

1.4. Review Process

• Reviewers assess the manuscript based on the following criteria:

  • Originality: Novelty and uniqueness of the research.
  • Relevance: Alignment with the journal’s focus and scope.
  • Methodology: Validity and accuracy of the research methods used.
  • Analysis and Results: Quality of data interpretation and discussion.
  • Clarity of Writing: Structural and linguistic quality of the article.
  • References: Accuracy and completeness of the reference list.

• Reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:

  1. Accepted without revision
  2. Accepted with minor revisions
  3. Accepted with major revisions
  4. Rejected

1.5. Editorial Decision

• The editor considers the reviewers’ feedback to make a final decision:
  • If minor revisions are required, the author is given time to make the necessary improvements before acceptance.
  • If major revisions are required, the author must make significant improvements and resubmit the manuscript for re-evaluation.
  • If rejected, the author will receive an explanation and suggestions for revision if they wish to submit to another journal.
• The editor has the final authority in publication decisions based on review results and journal policies.

1.6. Finalization and Publication

• Accepted manuscripts undergo editing, layout formatting, and proofreading before publication in the designated issue.
• The article is published online through the journal system and assigned a DOI to ensure indexing and broader citation reach.

2. Review Timeframe and Duration

• The peer review process typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the manuscript and reviewer response time.
• Authors will receive periodic updates on the status of their manuscript via the journal system or email.

3. Ethical Policies in Peer Review

• Champions Sports Journal upholds high ethical standards in the peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of scientific publications.
• Reviewers and editors must remain professional, unbiased, and free from conflicts of interest when evaluating manuscripts.

We believe that the double-blind peer review system enhances the quality of publications and significantly contributes to the field of sports coaching.