- Aim and Scope
- Journal History
- Indexing and Abstracting
- Peer Review Policy
- Publication Frequency
- Open Access Policy
- Archiving Policy
- Publication Ethics Statement
- Data Availability Statement
- Artificial Intelligence Policy
- Allegations of Misconduct
- Screening for Plagiarism
- Correction and Retraction
- Direct Marketing
- Advertising
Direct Marketing
Direct Marketing
PsyMotion: Journal of Sport Psychology and Movement Science is committed to conducting direct marketing activities in an ethical, transparent, responsible, and non-misleading manner.
Ethical and Responsible Communication
Any direct communication related to the journal, including invitations for submission, calls for papers, reviewer invitations, or editorial announcements, must be accurate, respectful, relevant, and consistent with academic publishing ethics.
Transparency
All promotional communication must clearly identify the journal, publisher, purpose, and relevant contact information.
Accuracy
Direct marketing materials must not contain false claims, misleading indexing information, or exaggerated publication promises.
Respectful Outreach
Communication with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers must be professional, relevant, and not excessive.
Direct Marketing Principles
The journal ensures that any direct marketing activity is conducted in a professional and ethical manner. Direct marketing should support scholarly communication and should not pressure, mislead, or exploit authors, reviewers, or readers.
Use clear and honest communication
Avoid misleading claims about indexing, metrics, or acceptance
Respect privacy and communication preferences
Ensure that invitations are relevant to the recipient’s expertise
Provide accurate information about journal scope and policies
Maintain professional academic communication standards
Permitted Direct Marketing Activities
Call for Papers
The journal may announce calls for papers that clearly describe the journal scope, submission process, deadline, and author guidelines.
Submission Invitation
Submission invitations may be sent to researchers whose expertise is relevant to the journal’s aims and scope.
Reviewer Invitation
The journal may invite qualified academics to participate as reviewers based on their expertise and publication record.
Journal Announcements
The journal may share information about new issues, policy updates, publication schedules, and editorial announcements.
Prohibited Direct Marketing Practices
Misleading Indexing Claims
The journal must not claim to be indexed in databases where it is not officially listed.
Guaranteed Acceptance
The journal must not promise acceptance or fast publication without proper peer review and editorial evaluation.
Excessive Solicitation
The journal must avoid repeated, irrelevant, or intrusive communication to authors, reviewers, or readers.
Unclear Fees
Any publication fee, article processing charge, or other cost must be communicated transparently and accurately.
Communication Standards
Identify the Purpose
Every direct message should clearly state whether it is a call for papers, submission invitation, reviewer request, or journal announcement.
Provide Accurate Information
Messages should include correct information about the journal title, scope, submission link, editorial process, fees, and contact details.
Respect Recipient Relevance
Invitations should be sent only to individuals whose academic background, expertise, or research interests are relevant to the journal.
Maintain Professional Tone
All direct communication should use respectful, clear, and professional language without pressure or deceptive persuasion.
Author and Reviewer Protection
The journal respects the rights of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers to receive clear and relevant communication. Direct marketing must not create unrealistic expectations about acceptance, publication speed, indexing status, citation impact, or editorial outcomes.
No Guaranteed Acceptance
Submission invitations do not imply manuscript acceptance. All submitted manuscripts must undergo editorial screening and peer review according to the journal’s policies.
Information That May Be Included
Journal Scope
Clear explanation of the journal’s aims, scope, and subject coverage.
Submission Link
Direct link to the official manuscript submission page.
Author Guidelines
Link to formatting, structure, and manuscript preparation instructions.
Publication Fees
Transparent information about article processing charges, if applicable.
Direct Marketing Statement
PsyMotion is committed to ethical, transparent, and responsible direct marketing practices. The journal ensures that all promotional and invitation-based communication is accurate, respectful, non-misleading, and aligned with academic publishing standards.