The Journal of Sport Management and Development (JSMD) is a peer-reviewed, open-access quarterly journal published by the University of Guilan and dedicated to the interdisciplinary field of Sport Management.
Sport management draws upon foundations from the humanities and social sciences to address complex challenges and opportunities in the sport industry. JSMD fosters collaboration between scholars and practitioners and welcomes submissions that present novel empirical research, innovative applications, theoretical advances, and critical reviews.
The journal's primary language of publication is Persian, with extended English abstracts provided for all articles. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.
JSMD serves as a premier forum for disseminating cutting-edge research, sharing evidence-based practical developments, and stimulating scholarly debate on current and critical issues. Subject areas suitable for publication include, but are not limited to, the following fields:
Organizational Theory & Strategy: Governance, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Change Management, Strategic Management, Stakeholder Relations.
Economics & Finance: Sport Economics, Stadium & Event Finance, Revenue Generation, Financial Management, Impact Studies.
Law, Policy & Ethics: Legal Issues, Regulatory Frameworks, Sport Policy Analysis, Ethical Decision-Making, Corruption and Integrity.
Sociology & Cultural Studies: Sport for Development and Peace, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Gender Studies, National Identity, Fandom Cultures.
Sustainable Development & Operations: Environmental Sustainability (Green Sport), Event Management, Facility Operations, Supply Chain Management, Tourism and Mega-Events.
Human Resource Management: Talent Management, Volunteer Management, Professional Development, Workplace Diversity, Employee Well-being.
Technology & Innovation: Analytics, Esports Management, Digital Transformation, Smart Stadiums, Emerging Technologies in Sport.
Pedagogy & Education: Curriculum Development, Teaching Methods, Professional Competencies in Sport Management Education.
Entrepreneurship: Sport Start-ups, Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship in Sport, Community-Based Sport Enterprises.