Publication Charges and Financial Support

Publication Charges and Financial Support

Publication Charges

"The Shield - Research Journal of Physical Education & Sports Science" is dedicated to maintaining the principles of Open Access and ensuring equitable access for all researchers.

• The Shield does not charge authors any fees for manuscript submission, peer review, or article publication (Article Processing Charges or APCs).
• All processes, from submission through publication, are free of charge, ensuring that financial barriers do not impede the dissemination of high-quality scholarship in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

Source of Funding and Institutional Support

The journal's commitment to publishing high-quality research without charging authors is made possible through institutional backing:

• The University of Sindh, Jamshoro fully supports "The Shield" by covering all publication costs and operational expenses.
• This strong institutional commitment ensures the journal's sustainability and reaffirms its dedication to advancing free and transparent open-access scholarship.
• This financial model aligns with the journal's commitment to strict adherence to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing defined by DOAJ and the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).