Volumes 19 & 20

The Journal of the Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine (JNASSM) invites high-quality manuscript submissions for Volume 19 and Volume 20. As the official scholarly publication of the Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine (NASSM), JNASSM provides a reputable platform for the dissemination of original research, reviews, and applied studies in sports science, exercise science, physical activity, health, and sports medicine. The journal is committed to advancing scientific knowledge that informs policy, education, and professional practice within Nigeria, Africa, and the global community.

Scope of the Journal

JNASSM welcomes manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Exercise physiology and performance science
• Sports medicine and athlete rehabilitation
• Biomechanics and movement analysis
• Strength and conditioning
• Physical activity and public health
• Sport psychology and mental performance
• Coaching science and pedagogy
• Sport management, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Sport technology and data analytics
• Policy, governance, and sustainable sport development

Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary submissions are strongly encouraged.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

• Original research articles
• Systematic and narrative reviews
• Short communications
• Case studies
• Evidence-based practice reports

All submissions must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with APA 7th edition formatting guidelines and follow the official JNASSM manuscript template. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, integrity, and relevance.

Authors are advised to ensure:

• Clear statement of ethical approval (where applicable)
• Proper referencing and citation
• Compliance with academic integrity standards

Important Notes

• Publication processing details will be communicated only upon final acceptance of the manuscript.
• Payment instructions will be included in the official Letter of Acceptance addressed to the corresponding author.

Submission Deadline

Manuscripts for Volume 19 and Volume 20 are currently being accepted. Early submission is strongly encouraged as review is conducted on a rolling basis.

How to Submit

Submissions must be made through the official JNASSM journal website.

The corresponding author is required to register on the journal website before submission. Registration enables authors to:

• Create a personal submission account
• Upload the manuscript and supplementary files
• Enter all required metadata (author names, affiliations, abstract, keywords, funding details, etc.)
• Confirm compliance with ethical and publication standards
• Track the progress of the manuscript throughout the review process

During submission, authors will be required to:

1. Upload a blinded manuscript file (without author identifiers).
2. Upload a separate title page containing author details.
3. Complete all mandatory submission checklists.
4. Agree to the journal’s copyright and publication policies.

Incomplete submissions may be returned to authors for correction prior to peer review.

Join the Scholarly Conversation

JNASSM remains dedicated to promoting excellence in sports science and medicine research. We invite researchers, academics, clinicians, practitioners, and postgraduate scholars to contribute to Volumes 19 and 20 and be part of shaping the future of sport and health sciences in Nigeria and beyond.