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The Modern Sport Journal follows a thorough peer review process, ensuring the quality and validity of published research. Articles are published in English language with an Arabic abstract, with an emphasis on maintaining accessibility to a wide audience. The journal supports open access, allowing free availability of articles to enhance dissemination and impact. Established in 2002, the journal has a rich history of publishing cutting-edge research in its field. It follows a consistent publication frequency of four times yearly, ensuring timely and regular updates to the academic community. The journal's scope encompasses sport science and performance analysis, with a focus on training, nutrition, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sport psychology. It accepts a variety of article types, including papers covering original academic and applied papers dealing with recent topics and scientific concepts, and is included in leading abstracting and indexing databases. On average, the time from submission to acceptance and publication is four to five months, ensuring a swift and efficient publication process.

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Current Issue: Volume 24, Issue 3 (2025) Special Issue of the Third International Scientific Conference, Titled (Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in the Cognitive Creativity of Sports Science)

Articles

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The Effect of Training Exercises Using an Innovative Device on Developing Skill Performance Among Female Foil Fencers
Fatimah Abed Malih, Rimah Mohammed Zuwair, Noor Hatem Al-Haddad, and Ardo Okilanda

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Scouting Motivational Traits and Their Relationship with Leadership Behaviour Among Scout Team Leaders in the Directorate of Education, Baghdad Al-Karkh III Sector
Hasan Abdul Kareem Hanoun Hussein Al-Maliki, Ahmed Maad Salman Al-Harbi, Hadeer Falah Abd Al-Sahib, and Abdul Kareem Hanoun Hussein Ubaid Al-Maliki

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An Analytical Study on the Performance of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) System in the Iraq Stars Football League
Mais Mahmoud Salman Al-Azzawi, Raghda Hassan Ibrahim Al-Azzawi, Félix Arbinaga, and Maryam Abdul Jabbar Khudhur

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The Effect of Proposed Exercises on Developing Motor Reaction Speed in Foil Fencers Aged 10–12 Years
Muna Ehsan Mohammed Baqr, Lubna Abdul Rasool Shakir, and Thaera Abdul Jabbar Saleh

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The Effect of an Electronic Refereeing Program on Selected Officiating Cases in Basketball Among Female Students
Mariam Luwaa Abdel Fattah, Marwa Luwaa Abdel Fattah, Marwa Saadi Mahmoud, and Luma Sameer Hamoudi