Open Access Policy

Our journal is committed to advancing open science and ensuring free and unrestricted access to all published content. We define open access as the free availability of scholarly research to the public, allowing anyone to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers, in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative.

Access and Licensing

All articles published in our journal are accessible immediately upon publication without any embargo period. Users do not need to register or pay to access our content.

We operate under the principles of Creative Commons licensing to ensure clarity in the reuse of our published work:

- By default, all articles are licensed under  Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY SA 4.0). This license allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
- Authors may also opt for alternative licenses (e.g., CC BY, CC BY-NC), subject to editorial approval, to meet specific requirements of funding agencies or institutional mandates.

Copyright Policy

Authors retain the copyright of their articles and grant the journal the right of first publication. This ensures that authors have full control over their work while allowing others to use it as per the chosen open license.

Editorial Independence and Best Practices

Our journal adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practices in Scholarly Publishing. We ensure that all articles undergo rigorous peer review, and our editorial decisions are free from external influences, maintaining academic integrity at all times.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

We follow the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure that our publishing practices uphold the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and accountability.

Archiving and Long-Term Preservation

To ensure the longevity and accessibility of our published works, our content is archived in recognized repositories such as LOCKSS and PKP PN.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusivity in publishing. Our content is designed to be accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities, ensuring compliance with international accessibility standards.

Contact Information

For questions about our open access policy, please contact:
Physical Education and Sports: Studies and Research Editorial Office
Email: jour.pessr@rezkimedia.org
Website: https://jse.rezkimedia.org/index.php/pes