The Journal of Human Kinetics is an open access interdisciplinary periodical offering the latest research in the science of human movement studies. This comprehensive professional journal follows the principles of a double-blind peer review process and features articles and research notes encompassing such topic areas as: Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine, Sports and Physical Activity, as well as Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport and Exercise, yet especially considering elite and competitive aspects of sport. The journal publishes research papers, reviews, case studies, short communications, letters to the editors and editorials. Most importantly, manuscripts submitted to the journal must contain novel data on theoretical or experimental research or on practical applications in the field of sport sciences. The regular issues of Journal of Human Kinetics are published in January, April, July, and October, yet we accept proposals of special issues or specific topics. We encourage scientists from around the world to submit their papers to our Journal.
Archival website of the journal: www.johk.pl
Editor-in-Chief:
Prof. dr hab. Adam Zając, Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
Dear Authors and Contributors,
We would like to share a brief explanation for the upcoming adjustment of our publication fee. We have approached this decision with care, and our aim is to ensure that the journal continues to serve its community with the quality and reliability you expect.
Over the past years, the costs associated with high-quality scientific publishing have steadily increased. This includes expenses related to maintaining rigorous peer-review standards, enhancing editorial support, improving digital infrastructure, ensuring long-term archiving and accessibility, and expanding indexing and visibility services. We have absorbed these rising costs for as long as possible, but to preserve the journal’s standards and sustainability, a minor fee adjustment has become necessary. The Journal of Human Kinetics is a non-profit organization and most of the publishing expenses are covered by the Academy of Physical Education in Katowice. Please note that invited papers of significant scientific value may be granted a discount or a complete publishing fee waiver.
We want to emphasize that this change will directly support:
• Faster and more efficient editorial processes,
• Improved services for authors and reviewers,
• Greater global reach and discoverability of published work, and
• Continued investment in ethical, transparent, and high-quality scholarly communication.
Please be informed that starting from January, 2026, the publishing fee will be 1000 Euro per paper. Yet, note that there is no submission fee and that the fee is to be paid only following acceptance of the manuscript to be published.
We remain committed to keeping publication costs reasonable and to supporting the research community. Thank you for your understanding and for your continued trust in our journal.
With sincere appreciation,
editor-in-chief of the Journal of Human Kinetics
prof. Adam Zając
