This journal uses ScholarOne Manuscripts (previously Manuscript Central) to peer review manuscript submissions. Please read the guide for ScholarOne authors before making a submission. Complete guidelines for preparing and submitting your manuscript to this journal are provided below.

Instructions for Authors

Aims and Scope. Research in Sports Medicine is a broad journal that aims to bridge the gap between all professionals in the fields of sports medicine. The journal serves an international audience and is of interest to professionals worldwide. The journal covers major aspects of sports medicine and sports science - prevention, management, and rehabilitation of sports, exercise and physical activity related injuries, and occupational problems. The journal publishes original research utilizing a wide range of techniques and approaches, reviews, commentaries and short communications.

Submission of Manuscripts. Research in Sports Medicine receives all manuscript submissions electronically via their ScholarOne Manuscripts website located at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/GSPM. ScholarOne Manuscripts allows for rapid submission of original and revised manuscripts, as well as facilitating the review process and internal communication between authors, editors and reviewers via a web-based platform.

For ScholarOne Manuscripts technical support, you may contact them by e-mail or phone support via http://scholarone.com/services/support/. If you have any other requests please contact the journal editor at rsm.journal@gmail.com.

To prepare the file for upload during online submission, type all parts of the manuscript in 12pt font and double-spaced in letter-size or A4 papers with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Article types accepted are: Original Research, Short Communication, and Review Article. The preferred maximum length: Original Research 3000 words in text plus no more than 5 figures/tables and 30 references; Short Communication 1200 words in text plus no more than 3 figures/tables and 15 references; Review Article 6000 words of text or 23 pages where a page is one typewritten page or one figure/table. Abstract is a part of text and is not more than 150 words in descriptive format. The manuscript must include title, abstract, three to five keywords, and other regular sections of the article, such as introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. The first letter of the title should be capitalized and others lowercase letters. Number all pages and label the line numbers starting from the title. Authors must state the article type and length when submitting.

Authors are asked to submit with the manuscript the names, mailing addresses, and e-mail addresses of three individuals that would be suitable independent reviewers. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement transferring the copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

Permissions. As an author, you are required to secure permission if you want to reproduce any figure, table, or extract from the text of another source. This applies to direct reproduction as well as “derivative reproduction” (where you have created a new figure or table which derives substantially from a copyrighted source).

Citations and References. Prepare citations in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition). Examples of citations in the text:

• Work by one author: In one developmental study (Smith, 1990), children learned... OR In the study by Smith (1990), primary school children... OR In 1990, Smith's study of primary school children…
•  Work by two authors: Cite both names every time you reference the work in the text.
•  Work with three to five authors: Cite all the author names the first time the reference occurs and then subsequently include only the first author followed by et al. For example: First citation: Masserton, Slonowski, and Slowinski (1989) state that... Subsequent citations: Masserton et al. (1989) state that...
• Work with six or more authors: Cite only the name of the first author followed by et al. and the year.
• Two or more works in the same parenthetical citation: List the names in the order they appear in the reference list (i.e., alphabetically, then chronologically): Several studies (Jones & Powell, 1993; Peterson, 1995, 1998; Smith, 1990) suggest that...

Example of citations in a reference list:

Becker, L. J., & Seligman, C. (1981). Welcome to the energy crisis. Journal of Social Issues, 37(2), 1–7.

Draper, N. R., & Smith, H. (1981). Applied Regression Analysis (2nd ed.). New York, NY: John Wiley.

Reporting Statistical Results. Never report a single P value as an inequality (e.g., P > 0.05) but instead report the exact value (e.g., P = 0.06). If, however, the value would be reported as P = 0.00 because of the number of significant digits allowed, then it is acceptable to state P < 0.001. When reporting groups of P values, it is permissible to provide an inequality (e.g., ‘‘groups were similar on all demographic characteristics [P > 0.05]''). Where appropriate, report measures of precision of results (e.g., 95% confidence intervals).

Footnotes. Use only if necessary.

Tables and Figures. Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table or under each figure with a clear legend, and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included.

Illustrations. Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines: 300 dpi or higher; sized to fit on journal page; EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only; and submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files.

Color Reproduction. Color art will be reproduced in color in the online publication at no additional cost to the author. Color illustrations will also be considered for print publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Please note that color reprints can only be ordered if print reproduction costs are paid. Print Rates: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print.

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