Martial Arts Research and Studies

Nederlands: --English Below--


Martial Arts Research and Studies (M.A.R.S., alle rechten voorbehouden) is een project dat zich richt op algemeen en specifiek onderzoek binnen krijgskunsten, meer bepaald letselvorming, preventie, prestatie en techniek, het produceren en publiceren van peer-reviewed academisch onderzoek binnen het brede veld van vechtsporten, waaronder Historische Europese Vechtsporten.


Het project bestrijkt een breed scala aan onderwerpen, waaronder letselprofielen, strategieën voor het voorkomen van letsels, onderzoeksstudies (observatief, interventioneel, sportgeneeskunde, klinische proeven, enz.), casestudies, opiniestukken, overzichtsartikelen, evenals fundamentele en geavanceerde concepten, technieken en technische aspecten van vechtsporten.

Alle onderzoeksartikelen worden in een academische stijl gepubliceerd. Sommige artikelen worden uitgebracht onder de naam M.A.R.S., terwijl andere kunnen verschijnen in externe peer-reviewed academische tijdschriften. Artikelen die door M.A.R.S. worden gepubliceerd, zijn altijd open access, zodat ze voor alle lezers toegankelijk zijn. Samenwerkende tijdschriften worden ook geselecteerd op basis van hun toewijding aan open access.


Artikels in eigen publicaties kunnen geüpdatet worden. De update datum zal dan telkens vermeld worden.


 
 
 
 
 



Domains and Scopes:


Types of Martial Arts:

All types are accepted.

Main Focus: Historical European Martial Arts.


Biomedical Science and sports medicine in Martial Arts:

  • Biomechanics- Anatomy - Physiology
  • Injuries and Injury reports
  • Prevention
  • Rehabilitation
  • Training (in the physical sense)
  • Other:Undefined topics but still related to
                the field of interest of the project


Martial Arts Content:

  • Martial Arts Reference pages
  • Biomechanics
  • Precention
  • Training
  • Techniques
  • Tactics
  • History of Martial Arts
  • Other:Undefined topics but still related to

           the field of interest of the project



Special Issues:

This issue is dedicated to a specific topic explored from different perspectives. It may focus on a particular martial art, a group of martial arts, or a broader theme that spans multiple styles. These issues may or may not have a fixed deadline. Some are time-limited, while others can be updated over time.


Current special issue:

Historical European Martial Arts: Status: Open for submission



Submitting papers:


Our project is open to researchers and writers who wish to share and publish their work in a collaborative framework. Please contact us below for more information about submitting papers.


Submission fee: Free of charge

Funding and payment: Authors will receive no payment or funding for submitting their work.

Authors rights: The authors rights after publication belong to the author but the publication license is for Martial Arts Research and Studies.



Disclaimers and Copy Rights:


M.A.R.S. publishes in external journals or in own name.


All rights of all manuscripts published in external journals remain to that specific journal.

Nothing in the work of M.A.R.S. can be used or copied without the explicit written consent of the author(s) and editor.


Open access:

All articles in own publishing are open access. Collaborating journals are selected on open access as well.


1. Copyright and License Disclaimer

Copyright:  The author(s) retain copyright but grant permission for reuse and distribution according to the terms of the chosen license.

2. Content Responsibility

Content Responsibility: The opinions and conclusions in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of [Journal Name] or the publisher. The journal is not responsible for the content or any legal consequences arising from the publication of the article.

3. No medical Advice

The content of these articles are for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified specialist for advice in specific cases.

4. Liability Disclaimer

 Martial Arts Research and Studies and the publisher are not liable for any damage, loss, or harm resulting from the use of the information in this article, including but not limited to direct, indirect, or consequential damage.

5. Privacy Disclaimer

 We respect the privacy of our readers and authors. Personal data collected during registration for the journal will be used solely for administrative purposes and will not be shared with third parties without permission.

6. Article Retraction and Corrections

The publisher reserves the right to retract, correct, or revise articles if there are errors, plagiarism, or other serious issues with the content of a published paper. 

7. Content Use and Citations

Reused content must be appropriately cited according to the specifications of the license.
8. Peer review:

Although articles  undergo a peer-review process, errors cannot be completely ruled out. The editorial team and reviewers make every effort to ensure scientific quality, but the ultimate responsibility for the content lies with the authors. If false or inaccurate information is identified, the publisher reserves the right to retract the article, even after publication, in accordance with our retraction policy.


Article types:

  • Original Articles and Research Papers
  • Questions and Answers (Q&A): Questions submitted by readers regarding a certain topic (Biomedical, Sport technical or Other) which than are answered by an expert in the field.
  • Reviews: Book reviews, Article reviews, Narrative reviews.
  • Hypothesis, Hypothetical reviews, Opinion paper and reflections.
  • Case Studies
  • Short Communications & Newsletters
  • Other:Undefined topics but still related to the field of interest of the project

English


Martial Arts Research and Studies (M.A.R.S., all rights reserved) is a project focused on both general and specific research within martial arts, particularly injury development, prevention, performance, and technique. It also includes the production and publication of peer-reviewed academic research within the broad field of combat sports, including Historical European Martial Arts.

The project covers a wide range of topics, including injury profiles, injury prevention strategies, research studies (observational, interventional, sports medicine, clinical trials, etc.), case studies, opinion pieces, review articles, as well as fundamental and advanced concepts, techniques, and technical aspects of martial arts.

All research articles are published in an academic style. Some articles are released under the M.A.R.S. name, while others may appear in external peer-reviewed academic journals. Articles published by M.A.R.S. are always open access, ensuring they are accessible to all readers. Partner journals are also selected based on their commitment to open access.


Articles in proprietary publications may be updated. The update date will always be noted in such cases.