Peer Review Process | Movement Science Journal (MSJ)
Published by BodyGNTX Fitness Institute | MMSx Authority Editorial Circle
🔄 Why Peer Review Matters
At MSJ, we uphold scientific quality and applied relevance. Our peer review process ensures that each submitted article, case study, or protocol meets a standard of:
- Real-world applicability
- Scientific integrity
- Clear methodology
- Field-tested insight
We maintain a practitioner-scientist model: review is done by fellow trainers, physios, movement educators, and biomechanical specialists from the MMSx network.
✅ Review Timeline Overview
- Submission Received (via email or upload form)
- Initial Editorial Screening – 3–7 business days
- We check for completeness, originality, and scope match
- Peer Assignment – 1–2 expert reviewers allocated
- Review & Response – 10–14 days
- Feedback includes: strengths, areas to clarify, formatting requests (if needed)
- Revisions (Optional) – You make changes and resubmit
- Acceptance & Publication – Confirmed for quarterly issue + featured across BodyGNTX & MMSx platforms
🔎 Reviewer Criteria
All reviewers must:
- Be certified or degreed in strength & conditioning, movement therapy, physiotherapy, or exercise science
- Have experience applying biomechanics in real-world settings
- Be part of or nominated by the MMSx Peer Circle
🖋️ What Reviewers Evaluate
Each submission is assessed on:
- Practical Relevance: Does it offer movement value for trainers or clinicians?
- Biomechanical Accuracy: Are movement concepts explained precisely?
- Innovation or Insight: Does it introduce a new method, pattern, or cue?
- Clarity: Is the work easy to follow and apply?
- Visuals or Graphs (Optional): Are they supportive and professional?
⚡ Reviewer Notes to Authors
Expect reviewer comments like:
- “Expand on your glute firing technique and include a test-retest protocol.”
- “Please reference fascia line activation during the warm-up phase.”
- “Strong case study. Consider breaking it into Part 1 and Part 2.”
We guide you like a coach, not a critic.
🚀 Interested in Becoming a Reviewer?
We welcome experts who live biomechanics in their practice.
Apply to the MMSx Peer Circle by emailing: journal@bodygntx.com with:
- Your qualifications
- Area of expertise
- Sample of prior work (if available)
MSJ Peer Review is built on collaboration, respect, and raising the movement industry’s standards.
We don’t just review science. We evolve it together.