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Bridging the Gap: Supporting Diamond Open Access in Sports Performance and Exercise Science

The International Journal of Strength and Conditioning (IJSC) is a leading Diamond Open Access journal dedicated to advancing research in sports performance and exercise science. Our mission is to connect academia, professionals, and practitioners by bridging the gap between research and practice, ensuring that knowledge is both accessible and impactful. By eliminating subscription barriers, we foster innovation, collaboration, and the dissemination of cutting-edge research worldwide.

Why Diamond Open Access?

At the IJSC, we are committed to the principle that knowledge should be freely accessible to everyone. Diamond Open Access ensures that:

  • Articles are freely available without subscription fees or barriers.
  • Authors are not charged to publish, ensuring equity in the dissemination of research.
  • Global audiences can access vital research, promoting collaboration across disciplines.

This model empowers universities, researchers, and practitioners to share and access knowledge, advancing the fields of sports performance and exercise science.

Our Research Focus

The IJSC publishes high-quality research in a range of topics, including:

  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Sports Psychology
  • Coaching and Leadership
  • Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
  • Performance Analysis

Support the IJSC Through University Partnerships

The IJSC’s Diamond Open Access model relies on the support of universities and academic institutions to sustain its mission. By pledging support through community open access schemes like JISC and LYRASIS, your institution can help ensure the continued accessibility of high-quality research in sports performance and exercise science.

How Your Institution Can Support the IJSC

  1. JISC Community Open Access Scheme (UK-Based Universities):
    Join the JISC community initiative to pool resources and collectively fund open access publications. This ensures vital research remains accessible to the global community.

  2. LYRASIS Community Open Access Scheme (US-Based Universities):
    Participate in the LYRASIS scheme to sustainably fund open access publications, advancing the dissemination of research across the academic community.

Benefits of Supporting the IJSC

By pledging your institution’s support, you:

  • Advance Research: Contribute to the development and dissemination of sports performance and exercise science knowledge.
  • Foster Collaboration: Promote global academic collaboration and innovation.
  • Enhance Reputation: Demonstrate your university’s commitment to accessible, high-quality research and academic excellence.
  • Support Future Leaders: Aid in the development of researchers and practitioners in sports performance and exercise science.

Join Leading Universities in Supporting the IJSC

The IJSC is supported by prestigious institutions worldwide, including:

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • University of Washington
  • Yale
  • Imperial College London
  • University of Bath
  • University of Arkansas
  • KU Leuven
  • Swarthmore
  • VIVA, Virginia's Academic Library Consortium
  • Manchester Metropolitan University

These institutions recognize the value of open access research and are committed to advancing the fields of sports performance and exercise science.

For Research Librarians

We encourage librarians to:

  • Add the IJSC to your library’s electronic journal holdings, enabling easy access for researchers and students.
  • Explore Open Journal Systems (OJS), an open-source publishing platform used by the IJSC, which may be suitable for hosting faculty-edited journals.

Get Involved Today

Help us shape the future of research in sports performance and exercise science. For more information about supporting the IJSC through JISC or LYRASIS, please contact us:
Email: journal@iusca.org

Together, we can make a lasting impact on the academic and professional community, fostering a future of accessible, high-quality research.