Journal profile
Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health
ISSN 2986-8831 · Universitas Negeri Malang · Indonesia
Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 29% (journal website); 11 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health is published by Universitas Negeri Malang. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Physical Education and Training Studies, Sports Performance and Training and Physical Education and Pedagogy, together about 45% of its articles. Its main subfields are Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health (IJRPESH) publishes high-quality research that advances knowledge in physical education, sport, and health-related physical activity. The journal particularly emphasizes research related to physical activity, human movement, and sport participation in educational and community contexts. The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, and scholarly discussions in the following areas: 1. Physical Education and PedagogyTeaching and learning in physical education, innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, and instructional strategies. 2. Youth Sport and Physical Activity DevelopmentYouth sport participation, physical literacy, motor skill development, and long-term athlete development in educational settings. 3. Physical Activity, Health, and Well-beingPhysical activity for health promotion, exercise and physical fitness in school and community settings, and physical activity interventions for improving health outcomes. 4. Adapted and Inclusive Physical ActivityInclusive physical education, adapted physical activity for individuals with disabilities, and physical activity programs for diverse populations. 5. Human Movement and Sport PerformanceMotor learning and motor control, movement analysis in sport and physical activity, training approaches related to physical performance and injury prevention.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Sapto Adi MalangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 11, Romania 4, Poland 2, Türkiye 1, Norway 1 (21 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Physical Education and Training StudiesHealth Professions24.4%
- Sports Performance and TrainingMedicine12.2%
- Physical Education and PedagogyHealth Professions8.4%
- Physical Activity and HealthMedicine6.9%
- Obesity, Physical Activity, DietMedicine3.8%
- Sport Psychology and PerformancePsychology3.8%
- Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and EducationSocial Sciences3.8%
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiologyMedicine3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ScopusPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.14OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 54 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
| 2023 | 17 | 17 | 7 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 29%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 3–6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted2, with length limits
- research articleaccepts the following types of papers: Research Articles (up to ~5000 words, including references, notes and captions, or ~5 printed pamain text ≤ 5,000 words
- revieweded to support the paper's conclusions Reviews (up to 3500 words including references, notes and captions) describe new devemain text ≤ 3,500 words
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Universitas Negeri Malang
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2986-8831
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 4, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health
How long does peer review take at Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 29%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 3–6; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health based?
Of the 21 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (11), Romania (4) and Poland (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Scopus; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health open access, and what is the APC?
Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education Sport and Health is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .