Journal policy

Mission of the Journal

The journal is a peer-reviewed electronic scientific publication aimed at disseminating key research findings in all areas and levels of physical culture and sports in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as contributions from international researchers, in accordance with contemporary academic standards.

Purpose of the Journal

The journal seeks to address contemporary issues in the fields of physical culture and sports by examining their philosophical, sociological, psychological-pedagogical, and biomedical aspects. It provides a platform for both domestic and international scholars to publish the results of fundamental and applied research, with the broader aim of contributing to academic discourse and facilitating integration into the global scientific community

Objectives of the Journal:

• To provide authors with high-quality editorial and publishing services, including peer review;
• To create a scientific platform for productive dialogue among scholars from different countries;
• To attract reputable authors — experts in the fields of physical culture and sports;
• To increase the accessibility and openness of the journal in Kazakhstan and abroad.

Thematic Focus:
Publication of scientific research on pressing issues related to the current state of physical culture and sports, as well as the training and professional development of specialists in this field.

The electronic journal is published four times a year in three languages: Kazakh, Russian, and English. Each issue contains 9 articles (three articles in each section).

Article Submission Deadlines:
Issue No. 1 – by February 10
Issue No. 2 – by May 10
Issue No. 3 – by August 10
Issue No. 4 – by November 10

Publication Schedule:
Issue No. 1 – March 30
Issue No. 2 – June 30
Issue No. 3 – September 30
Issue No. 4 – December 30

Main Sections of the Journal:
The journal publishes research findings on current issues in fundamental and applied studies related to physical culture and sports, with an emphasis on their philosophical, sociological, psychological-pedagogical, and biomedical aspects:

- Training of specialists in the field of physical culture and sports 
- Theory and methodology of physical education 
- General theory of sport

The editorial strategy of the publication is based on the following principles: objectivity in the selection process of materials for publication; ensuring effective and prompt communication with authors; strict adherence to intellectual property rights; firm commitment to the established publication schedule; and limiting the frequency of publications by a single author to twice per calendar year.

The editorial policy of the journal is founded on the following principles: objectivity, honesty, and impartiality in the selection of articles for publication; collegial decision-making regarding article acceptance; strict adherence to copyright and related rights; rigorous compliance with the journal’s publication schedule; and limiting the publication of articles by the same author to no more than twice per year.

The journal does not publish materials that: are unrelated to the journal’s thematic scope; are subject to subsequent publication in other outlets, including translations into other languages; contain spelling, stylistic, or other errors that cannot be corrected; or include statements and hypotheses that directly contradict established scientific facts (including political claims).

Target Audience of the Journal:

• University faculty and teaching staff
• Academic professionals and experts in preschool, secondary, vocational, higher, postgraduate, 
• Doctoral candidates, master’s students, and undergraduate students of Kazakhstani and international universities (with a scientific advisor) and research-educational institutions
• School teachers, coaches, and educators in supplementary education

The journal accepts for publication:

• Scientific, analytical, and scientific-methodological articles that align with the journal’s thematic focus
• Review articles that clearly state the conceptual position of the author(s),

Submission of Materials. Journal Website Address:

1. Register on the website (first name, last name, organization, country)
2. Log in to the system (email address, username, password)
3. Read the Guidelines for Authors(familiarize yourself with the journal's requirements)
4. Access your personal account (you must select the role of author or reviewer)
5. Upload your article
6. Wait for a response from the journal's editorial office

Communication between the editorial team, the corresponding author, and reviewers during the manuscript process is carried out via the electronic platform.