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Acta Kinesiologica appoints Prof. Dražen Čular, PhD, as new Editor-in-Chief

Split, October 28, 2025.

Acta Kinesiologica are pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Dražen Čular, PhD, as the new Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Čular succeeds Prof. Johnny Padulo, PhD, to whom expresses sincere gratitude for his dedicated service and significant contributions to the journal’s international growth and reputation. The new Editor in Chief regrets Prof. Padulo’s decision to voluntarily step down from the position of Editor-in-Chief, fully respecting his choice and extending appreciation for his commitment, leadership, and professional contribution over the years.

“Acta Kinesiologica will continue to strengthen its global visibility and scientific excellence through transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ethical publishing practices. I believe in teamwork and in our shared mission to connect science, innovation, and practice in kinesiology,” said Prof. Dražen Čular, the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief. “Under Prof. Čular’s leadership, we are confident that the journal will continue its progress and further enhance its reputation within the international academic community,”.

The journal Acta Kinesiologica invites all members of the Editorial and Review Boards to continue their collaboration and support the new Editor-in-Chief. All current board members will be contacted individually in the coming weeks to discuss the continuation and alignment of their editorial roles and future cooperation, ensuring continuity of quality, transparency, and professional integrity that have defined the journal’s success so far.