Editorial Team

Editor in Chief

David Cabello Manrique
dcabello@ugr.es
University of Granada, Spain
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8037-4755

 

Associate Editors

Miran Kondric
miran.kondric@fsp.uni-lj.si
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Adrian Lees
a.lees4444@gmail.com
John Moores University, United Kingdom
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9518-0328

Gema Torres
gtluque@ujaen.es
University of Jaen, Spain

Enrique Ortega-Toro
eortega@um.es
University of Murcia, Spain
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9067-4337

Section editors

Technical Advisor

Ian Wright
BWF Development Director
i.wright@bwf.sport

Jose Maria Gimenez-Egido
josemaria.gimenez@um.es
University of Murcia, Spain
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7722-0058

Editorial Advisory Board

Mark King
M.A.King@lboro.ac.uk
Loughborough University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2587-9117

Layla Maria Campos Aburachid
laylabur@hotmail.com
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0116-9014

Tsung Min Hung
ernesthungkimo@yahoo.com.tw
National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7736-0376

Keiko Verônica Ono Fonseca
keikoveronicaono@gmail.com
Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Brazil
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4685-299X

Hanno Felder
h.felder@olympiastuetzpunkt.org
Olympiastützpunkt Rheinland-Pfalz / Saarland, Germany
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3585-7501

Alessandro Moura Zagatto
azagatto@yahoo.com.br
Sao Paulo State University, Brazil
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1065-4158

Damir Sekulic
damirsekulich@gmail.com
University of Split, Croatia
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2355-6936

Johan Pion
Johan.Pion@han.nl
HAN Univerity of Applied Sciences, Arnhem and Nijmegen, The Netherlands
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2633-9120

Peter O’Donoghue
podonoghue@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9923-9868

Michael Hughes
mghughes@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Alexander Ferrauti
alexander.ferrauti@rub.de
Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9807-2755

Goran Munivrana
goran.munivrana@gmail.com
University of Split, Croatia
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9402-5799

João Guilherme Cren Chiminazzo
chiminazzo@hotmail.com
Centro Universitário de Jaguariúna, Brazil
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0185-3262

Chien-Lu Tsai
cltsai@ntnu.edu.tw
National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2694-2847

Irene Faber
irene.faber@uni-oldenburg.de
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Germany
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4994-0453

Kazuto Yoshida
kazuto_yoshida@me.com
Juntendo University, Japan
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8102-7309

Miguel Crespo Celda
miguel.crespo@itftennis.com
University of Valencia, Spain
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7952-7603

Hiroo Takahashi
hiroo@nifs-k.ac.jp
National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Japan
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4422-7587

Olivier Girard
oliv.girard@gmail.com
Murdoch University, Perth, Australia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4797-182X

Niels Christian Kaldau
nckaldau@gmail.com
Københavns Universitet, Denmark
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9754-7480

José Antonio Pérez Turpin
joseantonioperezturpin@gmail.com
University of Alicante, Spain
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3585-3340

Martin Fahlström
martin.fahlstrom@umu.se
Umeå Universitet, Sweden

Jaime Fernandez Fernandez
jaime.fernandez@unileon.es
University of León, Spain
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5284-303X

Tengku Fadilah binti Tengku Kamalden
tengku@upm.edu.my
Universiti Putra, Malaysia
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7504-1585

Rodolfo Lisi
lisi.rodolfo@mfiletico.it
Higher Education Institution (IIS) "Martino Filetico". Piazza Collegio Martino Filetico, Ferentino, Italy
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2059-0506

The selection of individuals for the various editorial roles aims to represent diverse perspectives, genders, geographies, and institutions to enrich the editorial process and avoid bias. For the editorial team, editorial board, and advisory board, we seek committed individuals aligned with ethical principles and with a track record of research and evaluation in our field of study.

 

Editorial Board Selection Policy

1. Purpose

This policy establishes the criteria, procedures, and responsibilities related to the selection, appointment, permanence, and renewal of the Editorial Board members of International Journal of Racket Sports Science, aiming to ensure scientific quality, editorial transparency, academic diversity, and compliance with international publishing best practices.

2. Definition of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board of International Journal of Racket Sports Science is the academic and scientific body responsible for advising the editorial team on matters related to editorial policy, scientific quality, journal visibility, publication ethics, and strategic development.

3. Composition

The Editorial Board shall consist of national and international researchers and academics with recognized expertise in the journal’s thematic areas. Its composition should promote:

• Geographic and institutional diversity.
• Gender balance and academic representation.
• Participation of experts with experience in research and scientific publishing.
• Inclusion of members with editorial and peer-review experience.

4. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates for the Editorial Board should preferably meet the following criteria:

• Hold a doctoral degree or equivalent research experience.
• Have recent and relevant scientific publications.
• Possess experience as an author, reviewer, or editor in academic journals.
• Maintain an active academic profile (ORCID, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, or similar).
• Demonstrate commitment to ethics and best practices in scholarly publishing.
• Have no conflicts of interest that could compromise editorial independence.

5. Selection Procedure

The selection of Editorial Board members shall follow this procedure:

1. The Editor-in-Chief and/or Editorial Committee will identify potential candidates according to the journal’s thematic and strategic needs.
2. Candidates may be proposed by:
• The Editor-in-Chief.
• Members of the Editorial Committee.
• Academic or scientific institutions.
• Open calls issued by the journal.
3. The candidate’s academic and scientific profile will be evaluated.
4. A formal invitation will be sent by the Editor-in-Chief.
5. Acceptance of the appointment must be provided in writing.

6. Term of Appointment

Editorial Board members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, renewable according to performance evaluation, participation, and the journal’s needs.

7. Duties and Responsibilities

Editorial Board members shall:

• Advise on editorial policies and thematic scope.
• Promote the scientific and ethical quality of the journal.
• Support peer-review processes when required.
• Recommend reviewers and potential authors.
• Promote the journal within academic and scientific networks.
• Participate in editorial meetings or consultations when requested.
• Promptly disclose any conflicts of interest.

8. Evaluation and Renewal

Membership continuity shall be periodically evaluated considering:

• Level of participation and responsiveness.
• Contribution to the journal’s development and visibility.
• Participation in peer review or editorial advisory activities.
• Compliance with ethical and editorial standards.

The journal may decide on the renewal, suspension, or termination of membership.

9. Grounds for Removal

A member may be removed from the Editorial Board for:

• Repeated failure to fulfill responsibilities.
• Prolonged lack of response.
• Conduct contrary to academic or editorial ethics.
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest.
• Voluntary resignation.

10. Transparency

The updated composition of the Editorial Board shall be published on the official website of International Journal of Racket Sports Science, including the institutional affiliation and country of each member.