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Original Research Articles

Research

Full-length empirical studies reporting original findings in movement mechanics, biomechanics, and related applied sciences. Submissions should include clear methods, appropriate analyses, and a transparent reporting structure.

Where applicable, authors should include ethics and consent statements, data availability information, and reporting checklists appropriate to the study design.

Editorial expectations

  • Clear study design and reproducible methods
  • Appropriate statistical and biomechanical analyses
  • Transparent limitations and practical implications
  • Peer review aligned with journal policy

Applied Biomechanics & Practice Translation

Applied

Practice-focused papers that translate biomechanical principles into usable frameworks, decision aids, or applied protocols for performance, training, and movement practice settings.

Scope note: Articles in this track support biomechanical reasoning and applied practice; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or replace region-specific licensed clinical care.

Best fit

Suitable for authors presenting structured, evidence-aware approaches that improve real-world decision-making — coaching, screening logic, technique modification, or workload progression — with clear boundaries and documentation.

Review Articles

Synthesis

Reviews that synthesise existing literature to clarify current evidence, identify gaps, and propose research directions for the movement science community.

Reviews should describe search strategy and selection rationale appropriate to the review type and avoid unverified claims or unsupported generalisations.

What reviewers look for

  • Transparent methodology where applicable
  • Balanced and proportionate interpretation of evidence
  • Actionable implications and future directions

Professional Practice Standards & Position Papers

Position

Structured professional documents that present consensus proposals, practice standards, or position statements grounded in biomechanics and movement science. Submissions must clearly define scope, rationale, evidence base, and intended use.

Editorial note: These papers may not follow an experimental design. They are assessed for clarity, governance structure, evidence alignment, transparency of assumptions, and practical usability.

How this track is evaluated

  • Defined scope and intended audience
  • Explicit terminology and operational definitions
  • Clear implementation guidance and limitations
  • Conflict-of-interest and governance transparency

Technical Notes & Methods

Methods

Concise papers documenting methods, instruments, measurement approaches, validation work, or reproducible workflows relevant to movement mechanics and biomechanics.

Preference is given to submissions with clear reproducibility steps — materials, settings, parameters — and explicitly stated practical limitations.

Good submissions include

  • Clear aim and context of use
  • Method steps sufficient for replication
  • Validation and accuracy boundaries where relevant
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