Annals of Applied Sport Science

 [Especially required for original articles]

The rest of the article varies according to the type of article you are submitting but generally includes the following headings: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Applicable Remarks, References, Acknowledgements, Financial Disclosure, Funding/Support, Author’s Contributions, Role Of the Sponsor, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use.

INTRODUCTION

This should summarize the purpose and rationale for the study. It should neither review the subject extensively nor contain data or conclusions. Also, the Author(s) should declare the objectives/aims of the study.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This should include the exact method of observation or experiment (Should be subdivided into participants, Tools/Reagents, Blood Sampling, Training Protocol/Study Design, Data Collection, ...). If an apparatus is used, its manufacturer's name and address should be given in parentheses. If the method is established, give a reference, but if the method is new, give enough information so that another author can perform it. If a drug is used, its generic name, dose, and route of administration must be given. Statistical methods must be mentioned, and any general computer program used must be specified. The Info system used should be clearly mentioned.

RESULTS

It must be presented in the form of text, tables, and illustrations. The contents of the tables should not all be repeated in the text. Instead, a reference to the table number may be given. Long articles may need subheadings within some sections (especially the Results and Discussion parts) to clarify their contents.

DISCUSSION

This should emphasize the present findings and the variations or similarities with other work done in the field by other workers. The detailed data should not be repeated in the discussion. Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and the conclusions that follow from them. It must be mentioned whether the hypothesis mentioned in the article is true or false or if no conclusions can be derived.

CONCLUSION

The conclusion of a journal article is critical. It must remind the reader why the article was written in the first place, reprise the argument without repeating it ad nauseam, deal with the So What and Now What questions, and avoid clichés.

APPLICABLE REMARKS

It is different from the conclusion. The author(s) must suggest application(s) of the study's results for the population.

REFERENCES

The refer­ences should ob­serve the Vancouver style. Vancouver, a numbered style, follows the rules established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Using EndNote as a citation manager is better; its source must be attached during manuscript submission.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The acknowledgment section should cover all contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship. It should include persons who provided technical help and writing assistance and a departmental head who only provided general support. Financial and material support should also be acknowledged.