Submissions

Author Guidelines

The JKW accepts submissions on a rolling basis. As an online journal, the JKW publishes papers after they are accepted rather than waiting for a full volume to be completed before publishing". Full volumes are compiled and published once a year in January. 

The JKW consists of (a) Article Manuscripts - scholarly papers based on original research (experimental, qualitative, descriptive, and historical), (b) Article Manuscripts (Student Scholarship) - reserved for student-led scholarly papers based on original research, (c) John Massengale Paper - invitation-only John Massengale Papers, and (d) the WSKW Chronicles - which include conference materials.

Formatting guidelines for all manuscripts

1. All manuscripts must be written in English. For scholars in which English is an additional language, please seek assistance from colleagues with experience publishing in English-language journals before submitting a manuscript.
2. Microsoft Word submission.
3. Follow APA style, current edition.
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01. Article Manuscripts 

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. As part of the peer review, the following areas will be evaluated: (a) original contribution, (b) clear purpose, (c) clear methodology or logical arguments, (d) sound data analyses or supported arguments, (e) conclusion and implications, (f) accurate grammar, tone, use of English, (g) sound writing (sentence/paragraph structure), (h) use of current APA Style, and (i) relevance of tables and figures.

Separate Cover Page: (1) Title of paper, (2) Name of Author(s) and order of contribution, (2) Author(s) affiliation, (3) Date of submission, (4) Author contact information (Name, address, phone, e-mail, and ORCID), (5) Funding (if any), (6) Acknowledgements (if any), (7) Conflict of interest (if any), and (8) Statement that indicates the research is original. The paper has not been published elsewhere.
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Manuscript: (1) Title of paper (no authors listed), (2) Abstract (250 words or less), (3) Main heading order: Introduction; Methods or headings to fit a descriptive-type paper; Results or headings to fit a descriptive type paper; Discussion; Conclusion, and (4) References.
Length: 15-page maximum, excluding references, cover page, and abstract.
Note:  All accepted papers will be published online shortly after being accepted.
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02. Article Manuscripts (Student Scholarship)

The Special Student Edition aims to feature student (undergraduate and graduate) scholarly work. A student must be the first author of the manuscript submission. It is also mandatory that the manuscript be endorsed by someone holding a terminal degree, and the endorsee must be included as an author. 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. As part of the peer review, the following areas will be evaluated: (a) original contribution, (b) clear purpose, (c) clear methodology or logical arguments, (d) sound data analyses or supported arguments, (e) conclusion and implications, (f) accurate grammar, tone, use of English, (g) sound writing (sentence/paragraph structure), (h) use of current APA Style, and (i) relevance of tables and/or figures.

Separate Cover Page: (1) Title of paper, (2) Name of Author(s) and order of contribution, (2) Author(s) affiliation, (3) Date of submission, (4) Author contact information (Name, address, phone, e-mail, and ORCID), (5) Funding (if any), (6) Acknowledgements (if any), (7) Conflict of interest (if any), (8) Statement that indicates the research is original, and the paper has not been published elsewhere, and (9) A statement that indicates the first author is a student (undergraduate or graduate) and identify which of the other authors has a terminal degree and endorses the manuscript.
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Manuscript: (1) Title of paper (no authors listed), (2) Abstract (250 words or less), (3) Main heading order: Introduction; Methods or headings to fit a descriptive-type paper; Results or headings to fit a descriptive type paper; Discussion; Conclusion, and (4) References.
Length: 10-page maximum, excluding references, cover page, and abstract.
Note: All accepted papers will be published online shortly after being accepted.
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03. John Massengale Paper

Formally known as the Western Society Review Papers, the John Massengale Paper reflects Dr. Massengale's outstanding contributions to the WSKW organization.

Dr. John Massengale (1939-2013) served as the 1999 Western College Physical Education Society (which is now the WSKW) President. He began his professional academic career in 1969 at Eastern Washington University before retiring in 2008 from UNLV. Dr. Massengale was a respected leader and mentor during his nearly forty years of service to the field of physical education. He steadfastly defended the importance of physical education and helped shape the field into what it is today. Dr. Massengale was a lifelong learner and physical education enthusiast who served as a P.E. teacher, coach, professor, department chair, dean, professional association president, and respected leader.

John Massengale Papers are by invitation only. The JKW Editor will select and invite a prominent scholar to submit a manuscript for publication as a John Massengale Paper. The manuscript will follow the APA style guidelines and JKW formatting guidelines noted above.

Nomination deadline: February 28^th

Note about ORCID

ORCID provides a unique digital identifier for researchers to distinguish them from others and link their work. Corresponding authors must associate their ORCID iD during submission to this journal, and co-authors are encouraged to do the same. This ensures that their work is properly attributed to them. If an author does not have an ORCID iD, they can create one by following this link.

Peer review policy

JKW does not allow the use of author-recommended (suggested) reviewers at any stage of the submission process. Reviewers should be subject matter specialists who can provide an objective appraisal of the manuscript. Our principle is that reviewers should not be assigned to an article if any of the following conditions are met:

• The reviewer works at the same university as any of the co-authors.
• The reviewer is based on the paper's funding body.
• The author has recommended the reviewer.
• The reviewer gave a personal (e.g., Gmail/Yahoo/Hotmail) email address, and a basic Google search (name, department, and institution) did not provide an institutional email account.

The journal's policy is for articles to be examined by two experts. The Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness employs a double-anonymized peer review procedure in which the reviewer's and authors' names and details are withheld from the other. All manuscripts are reviewed as soon as feasible while remaining rigorous. Reviewers provide feedback to the author and recommendations to the Editor, who makes the final choice.

The Editor or members of the Editorial Board may submit their own manuscripts for consideration for publication. In these situations, alternate Board members will administer the peer review process, and the submitting Editor/Board member will have no say in the decision-making process.

IRB

We wish to emphasize an essential requirement for those submitting manuscripts involving human subjects to our journal. Along with including your Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol number in the cover letter, please ensure to incorporate the following details within the manuscript itself:

1. IRB Approval Statement: Explain that your research project has received approval from an IRB. This declaration is crucial for upholding research ethics and integrity.
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, it is necessary to affirm that consent was obtained from parents or guardians, and assent was acquired from the children.

These additions are vital for demonstrating compliance with ethical standards and ensuring transparency and accountability in research involving human subjects. Manuscripts lacking these details may face delays or potential rejection.