Wiley, a global leader in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions, has announced a partnership with the European College of Sport Science (ECSS) to publish the European Journal of Sport Science (EJSS), beginning in January 2024. This collaboration aims to transition the journal to open access, providing broader access to cutting-edge research in the field of sports science.
The EJSS is renowned for its multidisciplinary approach, encompassing applied sport science, sports, and exercise medicine, biomechanics and motor control, physiology, and nutrition, as well as psychology, social science, and humanities. Under this new partnership, the journal will accept open access submissions starting in autumn 2023, with the complete transition to fully open access expected by January 2024.
By embracing open access, EJSS aims to make high-quality, multidisciplinary sport science research more accessible and discoverable for researchers and professionals in the field. Wiley's commitment to open access aligns with its mission to disseminate scientific knowledge with minimal barriers to access and sharing. The partnership with ECSS represents another significant step in Wiley's ongoing dedication to the principles and practices of open-access publishing.
As the publishing industry continues to evolve, partnerships like the one between Wiley and ECSS demonstrate a shared commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in the scientific community. With the transition to open access, the European Journal of Sport Science is poised to become a vital platform for the dissemination of groundbreaking research in sport science, benefitting researchers, practitioners, and individuals interested in sports, exercise, and health worldwide.
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