Author Guidelines

Before preparing and submitting article manuscripts, please note that author(s) are discouraged from withdrawing submitted papers after they enter the publication process (review, copyediting, layout, etc.). During this time, the Journal of Physical Education and Sports Activities (JPESA) spends valuable resources and time processing the submission.

Journal of Physical Education and Sports Activities (JPESA) accepts the following types of papers:

  • Research Articles (3,000–5,000 words, including references, notes, and captions): Expected to present major advances in physical education and sports science. Research articles include an abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, up to six figures/tables, and upwards of 20 references.

  • Reports (up to 3,000 words, including references, notes, and captions): Present important new research results of broad significance. Reports should include an abstract, an introduction, up to four figures/tables, and about 20–30 references.

  • Reviews (up to 3,500 words, including references, notes, and captions): Describe new developments of interdisciplinary significance and highlight future directions in physical education and sports activities. They include an abstract, an introduction, brief subheadings, and an outline of important unresolved questions (up to 40 references).

Manuscript General Guidelines

  1. Originality: The manuscript must be original research that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.

  2. Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, high-quality English or Indonesian (following standard academic writing rules).

  3. Template & Formatting: The manuscript must be formatted according to the official JPESA template. It should be typed on A4-size paper (210 x 297 mm) with standard margins (Left: 2 cm, Right: 2 cm, Bottom: 2 cm, Top: 3 cm), single line-spacing, and standard 11pt font size.

  4. Length: Around 3,000–5,000 words including figures, tables, and references.

  5. Plagiarism Policy: Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism or data fabrication. The editorial board uses plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin) to screen all submissions. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% will be rejected or returned for revision.

  6. Structure: The manuscript consists of main sections: Title, Author(s) Info, Abstract & Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgment (optional), and References.

Guidelines for Manuscript Structure

  • Title: Concise, informative, and clearly representing the content of the manuscript (maximum 20 words). Written in bold, centered text format.

  • Author Details and Authorship: Include full names of all contributing authors, their institutional affiliations, and the email address of the corresponding author. Authorship criteria require substantial contributions to research design, data collection, analysis, drafting/revising the manuscript, and final approval for publication.

  • Abstract: Maximum 250 words, written in a single paragraph (1-line spacing). It must state the research background/objective, methodology, main findings, and concise conclusions.

  • Keywords: Provide 3–6 relevant keywords or phrases, separated by semicolons or commas, and arranged alphabetically.

  • Introduction: Clearly outline the research background, literature review (state-of-the-art), research gap, objective, and hypothesis (if applicable).

  • Methods: Describe how the study was conducted, including research design, participants/samples, data collection instruments, and statistical/analytical methods used.

  • Results & Discussion:

    • Results: Present empirical findings in a logical sequence using text, tables, and figures. Avoid repeating raw data or duplicating content already shown in tables.

    • Discussion: Interpret the results, compare them with previous studies, state theoretical/practical implications, and address any study limitations.

  • Conclusion: Summarize the main findings directly answering the research objectives or hypotheses. Include practical implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research.

  • Acknowledgment: Express gratitude to funding bodies, grant sponsors, or technical supporters. Note: Personal acknowledgments to family members or general supervisors are discouraged.

  • References: At least 80% of references must be from primary sources (reputable scientific journal articles) published within the last 10 years.

Citation and Reference Style (APA 7th Edition)

All citations and references must be managed using reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote. JPESA strictly follows the APA 7th Edition formatting style.

Examples:

  • Books: Shuttleworth, J. P. K. (2019). The moral and physical condition of the working classes: Employed in the cotton manufacture of Manchester. Routledge.

  • Journal Article: Hanief, Y. N., Widiawati, P., Supriatna, S., Abdullah, A., & Sumartiningsih, S. (2021). Injury characteristics of Indonesian para-athletes prior to Tokyo Olympics 2020: A cross-sectional study. Revista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia, 11(4), 679–690.

  • Journal Article with DOI: Hanief, Y. N., Widiawati, P., Supriatna, S., Abdullah, A., & Sumartiningsih, S. (2021). Injury characteristics of Indonesian para-athletes prior to Tokyo Olympics 2020: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Physiotherapy Research, 11(4), 679–690. https://doi.org/10.17267/2238-2704rpf.v11i4.4065

  • Website / Online Document: World Health Organization. (2020). Physical activity. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity

Figures & Tables

  • Figures: All charts, diagrams, drawings, and photographs should be clear, high-resolution, and numbered sequentially with Arabic numerals (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2). Figures must be embedded within the main manuscript text near where they are cited.

  • Tables: Tables must be editable (created in MS Word, not pasted as images), numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Table 2), and include a short descriptive title above the table. Explanatory footnotes should be placed below the table.