Journal of Physical Activity and Sport Technology Engagement (J-PASTE) maintains rigorous peer-review standards while ensuring an efficient and constructive evaluation process for community service manuscripts.

All articles published in Journal of Physical Activity and Sport Technology Engagement (J-PASTE) undergo full peer review, with the following key characteristics:

• All manuscripts are reviewed by at least two qualified experts in physical activity, sport technology, or community engagement.
• Publication decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers’ evaluations focusing on program relevance, implementation quality, and community impact.
• Members of the Editorial Board provide insight and guidance to support decision-making on the feasibility, sustainability, and ethical aspects of community programs.
• Managing Editors and Editorial Assistants ensure the integrity of the double-blind review process while maintaining timely communication with authors and reviewers.
• The journal emphasizes assessment of practical contribution, technology transfer, community empowerment, and measurable outcomes rather than purely theoretical novelty.
• The period of peer review, editing, copyediting, and proofreading usually takes 1–2 months.

Peer Review Focus for Community Service Papers:

Editors of Journal of Physical Activity and Sport Technology Engagement (J-PASTE) evaluate submissions based on:

• Clarity of community problems and needs analysis
• Appropriateness of methods of implementation
• Utilization of physical activity and sport technology
• Community participation and partnership
• Evidence of impact and sustainability
• Ethical and safety considerations

Peer review of referred papers:

Editors will decide promptly whether to accept, reject, or request revisions of referred papers based on reviewers’ comments and the quality of program implementation. Additional reviews may be sought when necessary, particularly to assess community impact and technology application.

Peer review of novel submissions:

Articles submitted directly to the Journal of Physical Activity and Sport Technology Engagement (J-PASTE) will be reviewed by experts selected according to the program theme, community context, and applied technology. The Editor-in-Chief will decide whether to accept, reject, or request revisions based on:

• Strength of implementation design
• Evidence of outcomes for target community
• Innovation in sport technology engagement
• Replicability of the program model

Editors ensure that each submission reports well-conducted community engagement activities with conclusions supported by documented results, evaluation data, and testimonials from partners or beneficiaries. Priority is given to manuscripts that demonstrate real impact on physical activity behavior, sport participation, and technology adoption in society.