About the Journal

About the Journal

The European Journal of Health & Science in Sports (EJHSS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published twice a year by the Albanian Sports Science Association (ASSA). The journal is indexed in Scilit (since 2021) and serves as an international platform for high-quality research in sports science, physical activity, health, education, and human performance.

Focus and Scope

EJHSS publishes original scientific articles, reviews, and applied studies across a broad range of topics, including:

  • Sport and Exercise Science
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Physical Education
  • Health Education and Promotion
  • Sports Medicine and Therapy
  • Social Sciences, Legislation, and Sport Management

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge in exercise, health behaviors, motor development, educational practice, athlete performance, and community well-being.

Open Access Policy

EJHSS is a fully open-access journal, providing free and immediate access to all published content. Users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, or link to articles without prior permission.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing unrestricted reuse provided the original author and source are properly cited.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright to their work. By submitting a manuscript to EJHSS, authors agree to the application of the CC BY license.
Authors must ensure they have permission for any third-party content (images, tables, figures) included in their manuscript.

Peer Review Process

EJHSS uses a double-blind peer review system.
Each submission undergoes:

  1. Editorial screening for quality, originality, and journal fit
  2. Anonymous evaluation by at least two expert reviewers
  3. Editorial decision (acceptance, revision, or rejection)
  4. Final author approval before publication

The journal adheres to high ethical and methodological standards throughout the review and publication process.

Publication Frequency

EJHSS is published two times per year:

  • Issue 1: March
  • Issue 2: October

Journal Sponsorship

The journal is published by the:
Albanian Sports Science Association (ASSA)

EJHSS does not charge article processing fees and does not accept funding that influences editorial decisions or scientific content.

Journal History

The European Journal of Health & Science in Sports is the official scientific publication of ASSA.
It has consistently promoted evidence-based research in health and sports sciences and has expanded its international visibility since becoming indexed in Scilit in 2021.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

EJHSS is preserved through participation in digital archiving systems, including:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
  • CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

These systems ensure that all published content remains accessible in the long term, even in the event of data loss or website failure.

Privacy Statement

The journal respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers.
Personal information submitted to the journal website (such as names, email addresses, and affiliations) is used solely for the purposes of editorial management and publication.
This data is not shared with third parties except when required for indexing, archiving, or citation services.

Ethical Publishing Standards

EJHSS adheres to international guidelines for research ethics, authorship integrity, conflict of interest management, and anti-plagiarism policies.
Studies involving human or animal subjects must include official ethical approval.