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Article Manuscripts

Article Manuscripts are scholarly papers based on original research, including experimental, qualitative, descriptive, and historical studies. These manuscripts form the core content of the Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness.

Submission Requirements​

Submitted manuscripts will be subject to a blind peer-review process. Papers for consideration should not have been published elsewhere. WSKW Membership is not required.

Evaluation Criteria​

As part of the peer review, the following areas will be evaluated:

  1. Original contribution to the field
  2. Clear purpose and objectives
  3. Clear methodology or logical arguments
  4. Sound data analyses or supported arguments
  5. Conclusion and implications
  6. Accurate grammar, tone, use of English
  7. Sound writing (sentence/paragraph structure)
  8. Use of current APA Style
  9. Relevance of tables and figures

Manuscript Structure​

Separate Cover Page​

Your manuscript submission must include a separate cover page with the following information:

  1. Title of paper
  2. Name of Author(s) and order of contribution
  3. Author(s) affiliation
  4. Date of submission
  5. Author contact information (Name, address, phone, e-mail, and ORCID)
  6. Funding (if any)
  7. Acknowledgements (if any)
  8. Conflict of interest (if any)
  9. Statement that indicates the research is original and has not been published elsewhere

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Main Manuscript​

The main manuscript should include:

  1. Title of paper (no authors listed)
  2. Abstract (250 words or less)
  3. Main body with the following heading order:
    • Introduction
    • Methods (or headings to fit a descriptive-type paper)
    • Results (or headings to fit a descriptive type paper)
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
  4. References

Length: 15-page maximum, excluding references, cover page, and abstract.

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Publication Process​

All accepted papers will be published online shortly after being accepted. The JKW accepts submissions on a rolling basis, and papers are published as they are accepted rather than waiting for a full volume to be completed.

Full volumes are compiled and published once a year in January.

Human Subjects Research​

For research involving human subjects, you must include:

  1. IRB Approval Statement: Explain that your research project has received approval from an IRB
  2. Consent for Adult Subjects: If your study involves adult subjects, include a statement confirming that informed consent was obtained from all participants
  3. Consent and Assent for Child Subjects: In studies involving children, affirm that consent was obtained from parents or guardians, and assent was acquired from the children

These details must be included in the manuscript itself, and the IRB protocol number should be included in the cover letter.