Acta Kinesiologica

About the Journal

Acta Kinesiologica Journal (AK) is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the practical and research aspects of sport physiology, psychology, pedagogy, traumatology, and performance. Its editorial mission is to advance knowledge among sport and exercise physiologists, sport scientists, physicians, orthopedic sports medicine specialists, and performance researchers. The journal promotes high-quality research in sport physiology and related disciplines with direct practical applications for improving athletic performance and public health.

AK publishes original research articles, brief reports, invited commentaries and technical notes, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, as well as letters to the editor. The scope encompasses both team and individual sports, performance aspects of environmental physiology, applied sport nutrition, strength and conditioning, biomedical science, and sport technology. Controlled experimental and observational studies of comprehensive or systematic nature are welcome, provided they meet the required standards of scientific methodology and analysis.

The journal appeals to sport scientists, psychologists, orthopedic and sports medicine specialists, physicians, coaches, academic researchers, students, and related professionals.

With each new issue, Acta Kinesiologica turns another page in its ongoing development, continuously refining the peer-review process and raising the quality of published research. The recent achievement of an Impact Factor of 1.6 (Q3) within the Web of Science Core Collection has elevated the journal’s standards to a new level. Additionally, AK has been accredited by ANVUR (Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes) as a scientific journal within Area 11.

We are actively implementing initiatives to enhance the journal’s visibility and global recognition, with inclusion in the prestigious Scopus database as the next milestone. The partnership between the traditional publisher (DPTZK) and the European Institute for Talent, Education, Research, and Development as co-publisher has enabled the adoption of the digital Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. This collaboration has standardized and fully digitalized every stage of the publication process.

The issue you now hold, reviewed by international experts and endorsed by the Acta Kinesiologica Editorial Board, presents articles of exceptional scientific and professional value. We believe it will offer new insights into kinesiology, health, and sport, contributing significantly to a deeper understanding of these vital and socially beneficial fields.

Finally, acknowledging the rising number of submissions that did not yet meet our high standards, we encourage authors to continue improving their work and to resubmit revised manuscripts for upcoming issues. We extend our sincere gratitude to all authors, reviewers, editors, proof-readers, organizational board members, and other collaborators for their invaluable contributions to this evolving scientific endeavor.