About the Conference Proceedings Series

The International Journal of Yoga, Physical Education and Sports (IJYPES), published by AASTEMER (https://aastemer.org/), is dedicated to advancing scholarly research and fostering global collaboration in yoga, physical education, and sports sciences. As part of this mission, IJYPES proudly hosts a Conference Proceedings Series to publish high-quality papers presented at conferences organized or supported by the journal. This series provides a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and students to share innovative findings, methodologies, and practical applications, contributing to the global discourse in these fields.

Purpose and Scope

The IJYPES Conference Proceedings Series aims to disseminate cutting-edge research presented at conferences, ensuring that impactful work reaches a global audience through the journal’s open-access platform. The series covers a wide range of topics aligned with IJYPES’s scope, including but not limited to:

  • Yoga philosophy, practices, meditation, and yogic psychology
  • Physical education pedagogy, curriculum design, and adapted physical education
  • Sports science, including biomechanics, kinesiology, and exercise physiology
  • Sports medicine, injury prevention, and physiotherapy
  • Sports psychology, sociology, management, and law
  • Traditional sports, combat sports, martial arts, and Para/Special Olympic sports
  • Sports technology, fitness tools, and performance analysis
  • Indian knowledge systems, stress management, and sports tourism

The series welcomes papers that explore interdisciplinary approaches, novel methodologies, or practical applications, fostering dialogue among diverse stakeholders in yoga, physical education, and sports.

Types of Contributions

The Conference Proceedings Series includes:

  • Research Papers: Original empirical or theoretical studies presented at conferences.
  • Review Papers: Comprehensive syntheses of current research or emerging trends.
  • Short Communications: Concise reports on significant findings or innovative practices.
  • Case Studies: Practical applications or analyses relevant to the journal’s scope.

All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Papers undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance.

Publication Process

  • Submission: Conference organizers or authors should submit papers as a single compressed folder to editor@ijypes.aastemer.org, including a similarity index report to confirm originality. Detailed submission guidelines are available at https://ijypes.aastemer.org/.
  • Peer Review: Each paper undergoes an initial editorial assessment followed by double-blind peer review, consistent with IJYPES’s editorial standards.
  • Publication: Accepted papers are published online in the earliest available issue and collated on a dedicated page on the journal’s website, ensuring open-access availability to a global audience.
  • Frequency: The series is published as part of IJYPES’s quarterly schedule (March, June, September, December), with continuous online publication for timely dissemination.

Why Publish in the IJYPES Conference Proceedings Series?

  • Global Visibility: Open-access publication ensures free access to a worldwide audience, maximizing the impact of conference contributions.
  • Rigorous Standards: Peer-reviewed papers uphold the journal’s commitment to scientific excellence.
  • Interdisciplinary Platform: The series bridges diverse topics in yoga, physical education, and sports, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Archival Access: Published proceedings are permanently archived, as outlined in IJYPES’s Preservation Policy, ensuring long-term accessibility.

Conference Partnerships

IJYPES actively organizes and partners with academic institutions and organizations to host conferences that align with its mission. Details of upcoming conferences, including themes, dates, and submission deadlines, are announced on the journal’s Conferences page (https://ijypes.aastemer.org/). Organizers interested in collaborating with IJYPES to publish conference proceedings are encouraged to contact the editorial office.

Ethical Standards

All papers in the Conference Proceedings Series must adhere to IJYPES’s ethical guidelines, including policies on Plagiarism, Generative AI, and Publishing Ethics. Authors are expected to ensure originality, proper citation, and transparency in their submissions.

Contact

For inquiries about the Conference Proceedings Series, submission guidelines, or partnership opportunities, please contact the editorial office at editor@ijypes.aastemer.org or visit https://ijypes.aastemer.org/. We aim to respond within five business days.

Join the IJYPES Conference Proceedings Series to share your conference research with a global audience and contribute to advancing knowledge in yoga, physical education, and sports sciences!