Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

PRSH follows the ethical principles recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Reviewers should:

• Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
• Provide unbiased and respectful feedback.
• Avoid personal criticism of authors.
• Evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic and scientific criteria.
• Disclose conflicts of interest.
• Respect intellectual property and confidentiality.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers invited by PRSH are expected to:

• Evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and professionally.
• Assess the scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance of submitted manuscripts.
• Provide clear, constructive, and evidence-based comments to help authors improve their work.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscript content and review materials.
• Avoid using unpublished information obtained during peer review for personal or professional advantage.
• Declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.
• Complete reviews within the agreed timeline or notify the editorial office if additional time is required.
• Identify relevant published studies that may strengthen the manuscript and improve scholarly accuracy.
• Report concerns regarding plagiarism, ethical issues, data integrity, or research misconduct.
  
  

  Researchers interested in joining the PRSH reviewer board may submit:

  • Full name and academic affiliation
  • Institutional email address
  • ORCID ID
  • Research interests and areas of expertise
  • Updated academic profile or CV
  • List of relevant publications

  Applications will be evaluated by the editorial team based on expertise and alignment with the journal’s scope.

Areas of Expertise

PRSH invites reviewers with expertise in, but not limited to:

Sport Psychology

• Competitive anxiety and stress
• Motivation and self-efficacy
• Psychological skills training
• Athlete mental health
• Coaching and referee psychology

Exercise Psychology

• Physical activity behavior
• Exercise adherence
• Mental health interventions
• Special populations and physical activity

Health Psychology

• Chronic disease and rehabilitation
• Health behaviors
• Quality of life
• Psychological interventions

Positive Psychology

• Well-being
• Resilience
• Self-compassion
• Psychological growth

Neuroscience and Technology

• • EEG and neurophysiological assessment
  • Brain–behavior relationships
  • Digital health interventions
  • Artificial intelligence applications
  • Psychometric assessment and validation