Jurnal Sport-Mu operates a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest standards of scientific quality, originality, and methodological rigor in sports science and physical education publications. In compliance with the fundamental principles outlined in the COPE Core Practices on Peer Review Processes, all editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, relevance, and validity of the manuscript without regard to author affiliation or background.
Under the double-blind peer review framework, the identities of both the authors and the external reviewers remain strictly confidential throughout the evaluation process, guaranteeing unbiased and objective assessments.
2. Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers
2.1 Professional Conduct and Objectivity
Invited peer reviewers are expected to provide constructive, objective, and evidence-supported evaluations in accordance with the official COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.
Reviewers must decline invitations if they lack the required technical expertise, cannot meet the specified review deadline, or identify a competing financial or personal interest as required by the <a href="