About the Journal

Journal of sport science technology and physical activities

International electronic serial number (e-ISSN): 2543-3776

Printed international number (p-ISSN): 1112-4032

The Journal of sport science technology and physical activities is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal devoted to publishing original research studies in the fields of sports sciences, physical education, and motor activity.

It is issued biannually by the Institute of Physical and Sports Education at Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University of Mostaganem, Algeria.

The journal was first launched in 1995 under the title Journal of Physical and Sports Culture by the Higher School for Physical and Sports Education Teachers, which released only two issues before discontinuation12

 The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) was obtained from the National Library of Algeria in 2002.

Following several technical and administrative interruptions, the journal resumed publication in 2004, again in 2005, and after another technical pause, it was reissued in 2009. Since then, it has been published regularly.

From 2009 to 2017, the journal appeared annually, and in 2018 its publication frequency doubled to two issues per year (June and December), a rhythm maintained consistently to the present day.

Official founding year: 2002.

The journal aims to be a distinguished academic forum that brings together national and international scholars from various academic and research institutions, working in the fields of sports sciences, physical education, movement sciences, and sports technologies, thereby contributing to the scientific and technological advancement of these vital disciplines.

Aims and Scope :

The Journal of Sport Science Technology and Physical Activities (JSSTPA) is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research in sport sciences, physical education, physical activity, and related interdisciplinary fields.

The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, applied studies, and methodological contributions covering areas such as:
– Sport science and performance analysis
– Physical education and pedagogy
– Exercise physiology and biomechanics
– Sport technology and innovation
– Physical activity, health, and wellbeing

JSSTPA aims to promote high-quality scientific research with regional and international relevance, fostering collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and institutions worldwide.

The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary and applied research connecting physical activity to related domains such as health, education, nutrition, artificial intelligence, and technological innovation in sports.

International Profile
JSSTPA maintains an internationally diverse Editorial Board composed of scholars from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. The journal encourages submissions from researchers worldwide and publishes articles in English, French, and Arabic, with a strategic emphasis on English to ensure global accessibility and citation impact

Publication Policy and Fees :

The journal follows an Open Access policy, ensuring free access to all published scientific content.
No publication or submission fees are required:

  • Article Processing Charges (APCs): None.
  • Submission Fees: None.

Publication Details :

  • Frequency: Biannual (two issues per year).
  • Publisher: Institute of Physical and Sports Education – Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University, Mostaganem, Algeria.
  • Year of Establishment:
  • Access Type: Open Access.
  • Peer Review System: Double-blind Peer Review.
  • Languages of Publication: Arabic, French, and English (according to the journal’s editorial policy).