Volume 15 (2023)
Volume 14 (2022)
Volume 13 (2021)
Volume 12 (2020)
Volume 11 (2019)
Volume 10 (2018)
Volume 9 (2017)
Volume 8 (2016)
Volume 7 (2015)
Volume 6 (2014)
Volume 5 (2013)
Volume 4 (2012)
Volume 3 (2011)
Volume 2 (2010)
Volume 1 (2009)
Statistical summary of the journal  
Number of Volumes 16
Number of Issues 56
Number of Articles 460
Number of Contributors 851
Article View 747,637
PDF Download 714,377
View Per Article 1625.3
PDF Download Per Article 1552.99
 
Number of Submissions 1,651
Rejected Submissions 759
Reject Rate 46
Accepted Submissions 313
Acceptance Rate 19
Number of Indexing Databases 23
h-index in google scholar 16

The Journal of Sports and Motor Development and Learning (JSMDL) is a peer-reviewed open-access quarterly journal in Persian (with extended English abstracts and bibliographies) devoted to the fields of sports psychology, exercise psychology, motor development, and learning, published by the University of Tehran and is scientifically sponsored by the Iranian Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology Association (IMBSPA). It is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to the publication of original articles, review articles, etc., considering the research ethics and academic rules and regulations. The Journal of Sports and Motor Development and Learning (JSMDL) aims to publish research and review papers on the most recent issues and developments in the field. All papers are subject to a double-blind reviewing process.

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About the Journal:

Journal Title: Journal of Sports and Motor Development and Learning (JSMDL)

Country of Publication: Iran, Tehran.

Publisher: University of Tehran

Scientific Sponsorship Society: Iranian Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology Association (IMBSPA)

Director-in-Charge: Dr. Abbas Ali Gaeini

Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Mahmood Shiekh

Subject Area: ABCD Science

Format: Print and Online

Print    ISSN: 2008-9333

Online ISSN: 2676-4547

Frequency: Quarterly

Publishing Schedule: March, June, September, and December

Language: Persian, including English abstracts and bibliographies.

Open Access: Yes, free access to articles

Article types: Research and review papers.

Primary Review: 10 days, approximately.

Peer Review Policy: Double-blind peer-review

Average refereeing time: 12 weeks

Acceptance percentage: 20%

Article Processing Charges:  Yes. Publication charges are required from the author (authors must pay 2,000,000 Iranian Rials for review costs. Authors must pay 4,000,000 Rials for publication after acceptance). There is no charge if an article is rejected (before or after peer review), and there are no submission fees.

Citation Style: The APA referencing style.

Website: https://jsmdl.ut.ac.ir

E-mail: jsmdl@ut.ac.ir  

Gmail: jsmdljournals@gmail.com  

Tel: +98-2161118877

Fax: +98-2188630002

Address: Office of the Journal of Sports and Motor Development and Learning, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. P.O. Box:  13117-14398.

Indexing & Abstracting: EBSCO, EBSCO: SPORTDiscus with Full Text,  EBSCO: Arab World Research Source: Al Masdar Database, EBSCOhost, WorldCat, ISSN-ROAD, Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), Scientific Information Database (SID), National Digital Archives of Iranian Scholarly Journals, Noormags, Magiran, Google Scholar, Academia, LinkedIn, etc.

COPE: The Journal of Sports and Motor Development and Learning (JSMDL) follows the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct in dealing with potential cases of misconduct.

Copyright: Authors retain unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights.

Type of License: Creative Commons — Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Required files to upload: Authors must submit the following five essential files through the manuscript submission system: 1. Main Manuscript File (without the author details and prepared based on the provided template. 2. Title Page, 3. Authorship Form (must include the article title, full names of all authors, and be signed by all authors), 4. Conflicts of Interest Form (must be signed by the Corresponding Author and uploaded with the Main Manuscript File), and 5. Cover letter (Please include any necessary information in the cover letter).

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
Effect of Training Intervention Using Virtual Reality Approach on Proprioceptive Function of Elbow Joint in Hemiplegic Children

Morteza Pourazar; Fazollah Bagherzadeh; Davood Hoominian

Volume 16, Issue 2 , June 2024, Pages 5-17

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.360123.1730

Abstract
  Introduction: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of training interventions using the Virtual Reality (VR) approach on the proprioceptive function of elbow joints in children with hemiplegia.Methods: Twenty boys with cerebral palsy, aged 7 to 12 years, were selected based on available sampling ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
Psychometric Properties of the Students’ Personal and Social Responsibility Scale in the Field of Physical Education

Moazameh Bahramnejad; Mansoureh Hajhosseini; Sayedeh Khadijeh Amirian

Volume 16, Issue 2 , June 2024, Pages 19-34

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.362399.1741

Abstract
  Introduction: Being responsible and having responsible behavior is the goal of many teachers who try to make students achieve this important thing to witness responsible students in the future. Considering the importance of this issue, especially in the field of physical education, the present study ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
Comparison of Some Postural and Functional Factors in the Elderly With and Without a History of Falling

Kosar Esmaeili; Ebrahim Mohammad Ali Nasab Firouzjah; Morteza Homayounnia Firouzjah; Heather Hower

Volume 16, Issue 2 , June 2024, Pages 35-51

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.365262.1747

Abstract
  Introduction: Falling is one of the serious issues of old age that occurs due to many factors. This research aimed to compare static and dynamic balance, walking speed, spinal curvature, and central stability of elderly people with and without a history of falling.Methods: The current research was a ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
The Moderating Role of Students' Learning Styles and Emotional Intelligence in Learning Volleyball Setting Skill in a Cooperative Method

fatemeh zamani; Mohammad Taghi Aghdasi; Zahra Fathirezaie

Volume 16, Issue 2 , June 2024, Pages 53-66

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.357464.1711

Abstract
  Introduction: The present study aimed to investigate the moderating role of students' learning styles and emotional intelligence in learning the setting skill in a cooperative method.Method: The research method was a quasi-experimental type, in which 48 female students in the first stage of high school ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
The Effect of the Teaching Games for Understanding Approach on Fundamental Motor Skills and Executive Functions in Economically Deprived Children

Amineh Eslamizad; ZAHRA Entezari khorasani

Volume 16, Issue 2 , June 2024, Pages 67-81

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.359097.1724

Abstract
  Background: Identifying the theoretical frameworks and intervention components in socio-economically deprived communities to improve their performance in various aspects of development, can be effective. Therefore, there is a need to review more recent literature that reports the effectiveness of interventions ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
The Effect of Mindfulness and PETTLEP Imagery on Competitive State Anxiety and the Performance of Equestrian Athletes of Show Jumping Discipline

Samira Afzali; Keyvan MolaNorouzi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , June 2024, Pages 83-99

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.364125.1745

Abstract
  Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness training and PETTLEP imagery on competitive state anxiety and the performance of equestrian athletes.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, which was conducted with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group, ...  Read More

The Effect of Mindfulness and PETTLEP Imagery on Competitive State Anxiety and the Performance of Equestrian Athletes of Show Jumping Discipline

Samira Afzali; Keyvan MolaNorouzi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 83-99

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.364125.1745

Abstract
  Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness training and PETTLEP imagery on competitive state anxiety and the performance of equestrian athletes.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, which was conducted with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group, ...  Read More

Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy and its Effectiveness on Anxiety, Depression, and Anger Caused by Trauma in Injured Athletes

Seyedeh Samira Hoseini; Hassan Gharayagh Zandi; Fazlallah Bagherzadeh; Azam Noferesti

Volume 16, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 5-19

https://doi.org/10.22059/jmlm.2022.333519.1621

Abstract
  Introduction: Sports injuries are often associated with emotional and psychological challenges. Psychologists and team physicians should examine emotional reactions in addition to assessing physical factors. This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on ...  Read More

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Adolescent Motor Competence Questionnaire (AMCQ)

Mostafa Mohammadzadeh; Mahmoud Sheikh; Khaled Takizadeh; Fatemeh Keshvari

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2022, , Pages 53-72

https://doi.org/10.22059/jmlm.2022.323617.1574

Abstract
  Background. An adolescent’s level of motor competence is important to assess as can impact on a range of daily functions and participation in physical activities. Formal assessments of motor competence can be time consuming and costly. One alternative is to use self-report questionnaires to screen ...  Read More

Impact of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on the Visual Sustain Attention of ADHD Student-Athletes

Fereshteh Amouzadeh; Hadi Moradi; Hassan Gharayagh zandi; Reza Rostami; Ali Moghadamzadeh

Volume 14, Issue 2 , September 2022, , Pages 17-33

https://doi.org/10.22059/jmlm.2021.325671.1586

Abstract
  Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common in the general and sports population. The prime objective of the current study was to compare the impact of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on the visual sustained attention of ADHD student-athletes.Methods: In this ...  Read More

The Effect of Motivational and Educational Self-Talk on the Dart Throwing Performance with Different Difficulties

Pouya Biabani; Amir Dana

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2022, , Pages 37-51

https://doi.org/10.22059/jmlm.2021.324338.1580

Abstract
  The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of educational and motivational self-talk on dart throwing performance with different difficulties. A total of 60 beginners and right-handers with an age range of 22 to 28 years were randomly selected and randomly divided into three groups of ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
The Effect of Strategic Self-Talk on Visual Attention and Volleyball Serve Performance

Hamed Fahimi; Hassan Gharayagh zandi; Fazlallah Bagherzadeh; Ali Moghadamzadeh; Davood Homanian SharifAbadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 October 2023

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.360148.1731

Abstract
  Introduction: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of strategic self-talk on the performance and visual attention of volleyball players.Methods: The current research was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The participants of the present ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license Motor Development and Learning
The Effect of Goal-Oriented Physical Exercises on Cognitive Functions of Children with Learning Disorder

Hanieh Ghasemian Moghadam; Hasan Mohamadzadeh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 December 2023

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.362812.1742

Abstract
  Introduction: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of a course of Taekwondo goal-oriented physical exercises on the cognitive functions of children with learning disorders.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, which was conducted with a pre-test-post-test control group design, 20 boys ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
Determining the Validity and Reliability of Persian Version of for Adolescent Athletes (PSRS-AA)

Hossein Samadi; Jalil Moradi; Mohammad Sohbatiha

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 24 December 2023

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.367012.1750

Abstract
  Introduction: Reactivity to stress is the basis of individual differences in mental, emotional, and physiological responses to stressful situations and is a valid indicator for current and future adverse health outcomes. Despite the importance of stress reactivity and its consequences, the conventional ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
The Effect of Contextual Interference on Spatial Accuracy and Motor Reprogramming of Sequential Motor Task in People with Parkinson's Disease

Parvin Mohammadi Farsani; Hamidreza Taheri Torbati; Mehdi Sohrabi; Ali Shoeibi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.367445.1751

Abstract
  Introduction: The goal of research is to create a learning environment that can increase learning. This study aimed to investigate the effect of contextual interference on spatial accuracy and motor reprogramming of the sequential motor task in people with Parkinson's disease.Methods: The research ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
The Effect of Exergame Exercises on the Balance of Children with Forward Head Posture

Porya Rahmani; Mohammad Karimi Zadeh Ardakani; Seyed Mohammad Hosseini

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.368088.1753

Abstract
  Introduction:Forward head posture is one of the most common postural abnormalities among students, which affects their postural control (balance). Although there is a trend toward using exergames to improve balance, the effectiveness of exergames specifically designed to improve balance in students with ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Test of Visual-Motor Skills-3rd Edition in Preterm Children

Fardin Qeysari; Mahmoud Sheikh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 March 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.368700.1755

Abstract
  Background: Considering the prevalence of visual-motor disorders among preterm children and the importance of visual-motor skills in performing daily tasks, A reliable and valid tool is needed to measure these skills in preterm children. The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
The Effect of Aquatic Training on Social-Emotional Skills and Gross Motor Development of Children Aged 3 to 6 Years

Mahboobe Alivandidarani; Hassan Kordi; Keyvan MolaNorouzi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 March 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.370385.1761

Abstract
  Introduction: Movement is a way of social communication of the child with other people in his life. By moving into the environment, the child gains various experiences, although his skills are not yet developed. This research aimed to investigate the effect of aquatic movement training on the development ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license Motor Development and Learning
Comparing the Effectiveness of Traditional Education and TGFU on Perceived Competence, Sports Participation and Learning Basketball Skills of 10-12 Year Old Students

Hamidreza Taheri; mehdi sohrabi; ehsan zarei mahmoudabadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 April 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.369182.1756

Abstract
  Introduction: Manipulate and control the environment, leads to improved motor skills, increased sports participation, and more active social engagement. These factors, in turn, enhance physical and motor competence. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of traditional education and the Teaching ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license Motor Development and Learning
The Effect of Timing the Use of Strategic Self-Talk on Basketball Performance and Shooting in Novices

amir dana

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 April 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.371217.1763

Abstract
  Introduction: The purpose of this research was to study the effect of timing of using strategic self-talk on performance and novices. Methods: 36 new students in basketball skills were selected and randomly divided into three groups: strategic self-talk before providing feedback, after providing feedback, ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license Motor Development and Learning
The Comparison of the Mu Rhythm Power of Novice and Expert People during the Execution of Golf Putting Skill

Narges Abdoli; Aireza Saberi Kakhki; Hamid Reza Taheri Torbati; Majid Ghoshuni

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 April 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.371049.1762

Abstract
  Introduction: There is a contradiction in previous studies about the changes in brain waves as a result of learning. The present research was conducted to compare the power of the Mu rhythm in expert and novice golf players. Methods: 15 novice students with any experience in golf skills participated ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license Motor Development and Learning
The Effect of Task Complexity on Bilateral Transfer in Older Adults

Fereshte Hemmatizad; Mehdi RafeiBoroujeni; Hamid Salehi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 April 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.369126.1760

Abstract
  Introduction: The aim of the present research was to determine the effect of task complexity on the bilateral transfer in older adults. Methods:Thirty healthy elderly men and women with the average age of 68/5±7/40 years were selected by convenience sampling method. Participants perform the Purdue ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
The Effect of Dart Throwing Practice with Non-Dominant Hand on Transfer Percentage of Throwing Accuracy, Variability and Movement Coordination of The Dominant Hand

Mahsa Gholizadeh varaniab; Mansour Eslami; Mozhgan Memarmoghaddam; masomeh Ghorbani marzoni

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 April 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.371964.1764

Abstract
  Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the effect of dart-throwing exercises with the non-dominant hand on the transfer percentage of dart-throwing accuracy, as well as the variability and coordination of the movement of the dominant hand.Research Method:In a semi-experimental design, 24 eligible ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license Motor Development and Learning
Validity and reliability of the Persian version Of Perceived Performance in Team Sports Questionnaire (PPTSQ)

Saeid Ahar; hossein samadi; Sakineh Jafari

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 18 May 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.374162.1769

Abstract
  Introduction: Objective performance measurements are widely used in motor learning, development and sport psychology, despite their inherent limitations. Due to the limitation in tools for performance evaluation in team sports, the present research aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license Motor Development and Learning
Comparison of the Effect of Sports Vision Training and Quiet Eye Training on Decision Making, Gaze Behavior and Service Performance of Beginner Tennis Players

Khajavi Daryoush

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 June 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.369362.1758

Abstract
  Introduction: With the beginning of research on the relationship between vision skills and sports performance, the idea of vision training to provide an advantage to athletes was a logical next step. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effect of sports vision training ...  Read More

Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license Motor Development and Learning
Effectiveness of Perceptual -Motor Exercises Training on Executive Functions of Children with Borderline Intellectual Functioning

Maryam Mousavi Sardashti; Sedigheh Rezaei Dehnavi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 June 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.372273.1765

Abstract
  Introduction: People with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) include those whose IQ is in the range of 70 to 85, lower than normal people and higher than people diagnosed with developmental intellectual disorder. Weakness in the executive functions of people with BIF has been shown in many researches. ...  Read More

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