Copyright Policy

Copyright Policy
THE SKY-International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences is committed to promoting open access and ensuring authors retain control over their work while enabling broad dissemination of research in physical education, sports sciences, and athlete performance.

  1. Authors’ Rights
  1. Licensing and Reuse
  • CC BY-SA 4.0 License:
    • Share: Copy, redistribute, and adapt the work (e.g., translating a study on coaching strategies into multiple languages).
    • Attribute: Credit the authors and journal (e.g., “Reprinted from THE SKY-International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, 2024, DOI: 10.XXXX”).
    • ShareAlike: Derivative works (e.g., infographics on injury prevention) must be shared under the same license.
  1. Distribution Rights

Authors may:

  • Post Online: Share the Version of Record (final published PDF) in institutional repositories (e.g., sports academy databases) or personal websites after publication.
  • Non-Exclusive Distribution: Enter into separate agreements (e.g., book chapters, training manuals) with acknowledgment of the journal’s initial publication.

Example: A study on “High-Altitude Training for Marathon Runners” can be included in a coaching manual, provided the journal is cited.

  1. Repository Policies
  • Preprints: Authors may post pre-review versions on platforms like SportRxiv but must update to the final DOI post-publication.
  • DOIs: Always include the article’s DOI (e.g., 10.XXXX/thesky.2024.123) when sharing.
  1. Attribution Requirements

When reusing or adapting content:

  • Cite the Journal: Clearly identify THE SKY-International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences as the original source.
  • Link to DOI: Provide the permanent link to the published article.
  1. Third-Party Material
  • Permissions: Obtain consent for copyrighted content (e.g., sports facility images, proprietary training software).
  • Ethical Compliance: Follow COPE’s Permissions Guidelines for third-party data or media.

 

Contact

For copyright inquiries, contact:
Editorial Office
THE SKY-International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
Email: editor.thesky@journals.uol.edu.pk