The Qubahan Journal of Coaching and Sports Sciences (QJCS) operates a double-anonymous peer-review system.

Under this model:

• Reviewers do not receive author identities.
• Authors do not receive reviewer identities.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT

Each manuscript is initially assessed for:

• Relevance to the Aims and Scope
• Originality
• Scholarly contribution
• Methodological quality
• Research ethics
• Research-integrity requirements
• Presentation quality
• Suitability for external review

REVIEWER SELECTION

Manuscripts progressing to peer review are normally evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Submitted manuscripts are confidential documents.

REVIEW CRITERIA

Reviewers assess:

• Originality
• Relevance
• Scientific contribution
• Study design
• Methodology
• Statistical or analytical approach
• Evidence
• Interpretation
• Ethical compliance
• Presentation
• References
• Conclusions

EDITORIAL DECISIONS

Possible decisions include:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Resubmit for Review
• Reject

Reviewer recommendations are advisory.

Final responsibility rests with the Editor-in-Chief or delegated academic editor.

CONFLICTING REVIEWS

Where reports materially conflict, an editor may seek clarification or invite an additional reviewer.

EDITORIAL-BOARD SUBMISSIONS

Manuscripts authored by editors or individuals associated with QJCS must be handled independently and without preferential treatment.