At Sport Biosciences (SBio), an open access, double-blind peer-reviewed quarterly publication of the University of Tehran Press, we are dedicated to advancing the field of exercise physiology and sport biosciences. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and academic excellence.
Our core promises to authors, reviewers, readers, and the global scientific community include:
- Guaranteed Open Access: We promise that all published research will be made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication. There are no paywalls, registration requirements, or subscription fees to access, read, or download our content.
- Rigorous & Fair Double-Blind Peer Review: To ensure absolute impartiality, every submitted manuscript undergoes a strict double-blind peer-review process. The identities of both the authors and the reviewers remain confidential, ensuring that scientific merit and quality are the sole criteria for publication.
- Strict Adherence to Publication Ethics (COPE): We pledge to maintain international ethical standards by strictly following the guidelines of the COPE (https://publicationethics.org). The journal actively utilizes advanced plagiarism-detection software to prevent any form of malpractice (Hamyab [https://hamyab.sinaweb.net]), including plagiarism, data fabrication, or redundant publication.
- Efficient and Transparent Processing Timelines: We are committed to a transparent editorial workflow. We promise to provide authors with timely, constructive, and respectful updates regarding the status of their submissions, striving for an efficient review process without compromising scientific rigor.
- Respect for Authors' Rights & Copyright Retention: We value the intellectual contribution of our authors. Authors retain the copyright to their work, which is published under standard Creative Commons licensing (CC BY-NC 4.0. LICENSE https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en), allowing for widespread dissemination, sharing, and academic impact while ensuring proper attribution.
- Permanent Digital Archiving & Preservation: In partnership with the University of Tehran Press, we guarantee the long-term digital preservation and perpetual availability of all published articles across secure institutional and international repositories.
