Submissions

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission – Free of Charge

Types of Publications

The LASE Journal of Sport Science is dedicated to publishing manuscripts in English across a wide range of sport science disciplines. It offers two publication formats and is released biannually, in June and December. Authors should be aware that the timeline from manuscript submission to publication generally spans 5 to 8 weeks, influenced by review and editorial processes.

Original research papers are limited to 12 standard pages, including tables, figures, references, and an abstract. These papers must present scientifically valid experiments and contribute a substantial amount of new information. Furthermore, the articles must reference the most current and pertinent literature in the field. The required structure for original research includes the following sections: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and, if desired, Conclusions.

Review papers, which are commissioned by the Editor, can extend to 10 standard pages of typescript, encompassing all necessary documentation. These reviews aim to provide a thorough analysis of existing literature within a specific area of study, highlighting current gaps or issues. They should maintain a critical and constructive tone while offering recommendations for future research directions. It is important to note that no new or unpublished data should be included in these reviews. The suggested structure for review papers may include an Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions.

Submission Process

Authors are required to submit original, unpublished manuscripts written in English through the designated website. Authors must adhere to ethical standards during manuscript preparation, including avoiding duplicate publication, ensuring accuracy in citations, refraining from fraudulent publication, and preventing both plagiarism and self-plagiarism.

The submitting author, who is generally the corresponding author, is responsible for the manuscript during the submission and peer review process. The submitting author must ensure that all eligible co-authors have been included in the author list and that they have all read and approved the submitted version. All co-authors can see the manuscript details in the submission system if they register and log in using the e-mail address provided during manuscript submission.

Each manuscript will undergo a double peer-review process, where it will be sent anonymously to two reviewers. The Editors will make a decision on acceptance or rejection based on the reviewers' feedback. The Editors' decision is final.

If an article receives a positive review, it will be published in the journal.

Accepted File Formats

The submission must be in Microsoft Word file format.

The total amount of data for all files must not exceed 50 MB.

Paper and Page Setup: Paper size: Standard A4, Top and bottom margin: 2.5 cm, Left margin: 3 cm, Right margin: 2.5 cm, Header and footer: 1.3 cm

Content

We welcome submissions in the form of research or project reports, case studies, action research reports, and reports on teaching practices or techniques. Research reports should include a description of the practical applications of the ideas tested, while reports on teaching practices or techniques should explain the theoretical foundations underlying the approach being discussed.

We encourage the inclusion of illustrations or photographs, which should be accompanied by text explaining their philosophical or practical origins and significance. All materials must be properly referenced. Please number photographs, illustrations, tables, diagrams, and pictures and place them where appropriate in the text. When submitting photos and images, please ensure that the original files are submitted in JPG or TIF format.

Arrangement

The manuscripts should be arranged as follows: title page, abstract, body text.

The title page should contain the paper's title, the first and last names of authors with affiliation, and the first and last names of corresponding authors with e-mail and ORCID 

Abstract (up to 250 words) consisting of: aim of the research, main methods used, a short description of the research problem and results, as well 3–6 keywords, should be provided before the body text.

The body text should be sectioned into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions (optional) sections.

Format

Title font – Times New Roman, font size – 14 pt, centered.

List of authors and their workplace – author’s name, surname and workplace, country (font – Times New Roman Bold, font size – 12 pt, centered), workplace address, including e-mail address (font – Times New Roman, font size – 12 pt, centered);

Abstract, title Abstract (indent 1.27 cm, font – Times New Roman Bold, 12 pt), abstract text (font – Times New Roman Italic, 12pt)

List of keywords – title Keywords (font – Times New Roman, Bold, font size – 12 pt), list of keywords in alphabetical order (font – Times New Roman Italic, font size – 12 pt), maximum length – 6 words;

Introduction - title Introduction (font - Times New Roman, Bold, font size - 12pt, centered), it should contain: topicality of the research, the aim of the research and methods used. Maximum length - 1,5 pages;

Manuscript text – (font – Times New Roman, font size – 12 pt), chapter titles should be in bold and centered, all formulas, images, tables and other objects should be numbered, their titles/names should appear both in the original language and English, included in the text, centered – under the images (e.g., Image 1); above the tables (e.g., Table 1);

Bibliography – titles Bibliography (not less than 15 sources), font – Times New Roman Bold, font size – 10 pt, centered, numbered references (font – Times New Roman, font size – 10pt), each entry should start a new paragraph. Example: Lion, Baron & Marwel, Caro. (2019). Law and practice. Cambridge. Canwel University Press.

Preparing Figures, Diagrams, and Tables

All figures, schemes, and tables should be inserted into the main text close to their first citation and must be numbered following their order of appearance (e.g., Figure 1, Scheme 1, Figure 2, Scheme 2, Table 1, etc.).

 Resolution, color, and format:

• Figures and diagrams must be submitted in editable format, along with the original Excel data.
• Authors are encouraged to prepare figures and schemes in color. There is no additional cost for publishing full-color graphics.
• Images should be combined to avoid any issues during formatting changes. There should be no editable parts in the images.
• All table columns should have an explanatory heading. To facilitate the copy-editing of larger tables, smaller fonts (no smaller than 8 pt.) may be used. Authors should use the “Table” option in Microsoft Word to create tables.
• When submitting photos and images, please ensure that the original files are submitted in JPG or TIF format.

Figures should exclusively include English text and accurate mathematical symbols. The content of each figure must be complete, with all characters visible—no characters should be obscured. Avoid using unnecessary markings. Scientific notation must be used correctly.

Every figure, diagram, and table should be accompanied by a brief explanatory title and caption. Additionally, any special characters or icons used in the figure, such as *, **, and #, should be clearly explained in the caption.

Project reference

The project reference is placed after the conclusion.

If you would like to include information indicating that the publication is a result of a project, please ensure that the Word file contains a JPG logo, relevant text, and a reference to the project. Furthermore, providing SVG, EPS, or PDF vector files of the project logo is highly recommended.

References and sources

In-text citations and bibliographies have to be formatted by using citation and reference managing tools like EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero and choosing the reference style - APA.

For more details regarding references and reference tools, please refer to:

https://www.rsu.lv/en/guidelines-citing-references-and-compiling-bibliography