Direct Marketing

Journal Policy

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.

DM

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.

01

Transparency

All promotional communication must clearly identify the journal, publisher, purpose, and relevant contact information.

02

Accuracy

Direct marketing materials must not contain false claims, misleading indexing information, or exaggerated publication promises.

03

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

CFP

Call for Papers

The journal may announce calls for papers that clearly describe the journal scope, submission process, deadline, and author guidelines.

SUB

Submission Invitation

Submission invitations may be sent to researchers whose expertise is relevant to the journal’s aims and scope.

REV

Reviewer Invitation

The journal may invite qualified academics to participate as reviewers based on their expertise and publication record.

NEWS

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

1

Identify the Purpose

Every direct message should clearly state whether it is a call for papers, submission invitation, reviewer request, or journal announcement.

2

Provide Accurate Information

Messages should include correct information about the journal title, scope, submission link, editorial process, fees, and contact details.

3

Respect Recipient Relevance

Invitations should be sent only to individuals whose academic background, expertise, or research interests are relevant to the journal.

4

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.

Important Note

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

01

Journal Scope

Clear explanation of the journal’s aims, scope, and subject coverage.

02

Submission Link

Direct link to the official manuscript submission page.

03

Author Guidelines

Link to formatting, structure, and manuscript preparation instructions.

04

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.