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 25, Issue 2 (2026)
Articles
The Effect of Wall-Based Pilates Exercises on Core Muscle Strength in Fitness Classes
Haneen Hussein Maara and Fatimah Abed Malih
Psychological Attitude Toward Physical Exercise Content on Social Media as a Predictor of Body Mass Index
Fathil Bakir Mutsher Allami
Muscular Capacities of Arms and Legs and Biokinematic Variables in the Preparatory Phase and Their Relationship to Basketball Shooting Accuracy
Intisar Kadhim Abdul Kareem and Zubaidah Salah Hadi
Original Studies
Information Processing Styles, Problem Solving, and Their Relationship with Metamotivation and Perceived Control among Postgraduate Female Students
Intisar Owaid Ali, Fatimah Abed Malih, Abeer Dakhil Hatem Al-Selmi, and Andriy Vovkanych
The Effect of Cognitive Coordination Response Speed Exercises on Timed Counterattack Performance in Female Fencers
Fatimah Abed Malih, Rimah Mohammed Zuwair, and Ardo Okilanda