Dear Authors, Reviewers, and Readers,To further the internationalization of the Asia Pacific Journal of Applied Sport Sciences (APJASS) and enhance the accessibility, visibility, citation impact, and reuse of published research, the Asian Society for Sport Convergence Sciences (ASCS) has adopted an Open Access (OA) publishing policy for the journal.Open Access is a publishing model that enables anyone to freely access, read, download, distribute, and reuse scholarly works without financial, legal, or technical barriers, provided that the terms of the applicable license are observed. As Open Access has become an international standard for scholarly publishing, APJASS is committed to promoting the widest possible dissemination of high-quality research in sport sciences.To support this commitment, APJASS has adopted the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) as its official Open Access license. Under the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license, published articles may be copied, distributed, reproduced, adapted, translated, and reused for both commercial and non-commercial purposes without prior permission from ASCS or the Journal, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source.Copyright of published articles will be governed in accordance with the journals Copyright & Licensing Policy. While copyright remains with the designated copyright holder, APJASS grants authors and third parties broad rights to reuse published content under the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license.Accordingly, all or part of any article published in APJASS may be freely reused, shared, or adapted, provided that the original authors and source are properly acknowledged.Detailed information is available in the Open Access Publishing Policy, Copyright & Licensing Policy, and Creative Commons License (CCL) Statement on the APJASS website.This policy will apply to all articles published in APJASS beginning with Volume 8, Issue 1 (2027. 04).Thank you for your continued support. July 28, 2026Editorial BoardAsia Pacific Journal of Applied Sport Sciences (APJASS)Asian Society for Sport Convergence Sciences (ASCS)

2026 Asia Sport Forum    The Asian Society for Sport Convergence Sciences (ASCS）is pleased to announce the 2026 2nd Asia Sport Forum, which will be held online in late December 2026. The Forum will bring together researchers and scholars from around the world to share the latest research findings, exchange ideas, and strengthen international academic collaboration in sport science. We warmly invite researchers worldwide to submit their research and participate in the 2026 Asia Sport Forum.   Key Information • Topic: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Sport: Innovation, Ethics, and Human  Performance• Format: Online• Date: December 22-23, 2026• Host: Asian Society for Sport Convergence SciencesImportant DatesPaper submission deadline:  Aug 10 - Oct 9, 2026Paper acceptance notification: Oct 31, 2026Deadline for registration and payment(Early Bird): Nov 20, 2026Authors can register under "Conference Registration" on the ASCS website (http://www.ascs.kr/).All papers should be prepared within 1 page in English. If a paper exceeds 1 page, it will be rejected. The paper format is attached. Oral presentations must be delivered in English. However, poster presenters may present in English, Korean, or Chinese.Presenter EligibilityThe presenter must be a graduate student or above. High school students and undergraduate students are not eligible to present. Manuscript Submission Policy1. Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the ASCS website. Manuscripts submitted by email or any other method will not be accepted for review.2. Authors are strongly advised to carefully write and review their manuscript before submitting it through the ASCS website to avoid the need for revisions and resubmission.3. Once a manuscript has been submitted, any revision and resubmission will be treated as a new submission and will incur an additional registration fee. Poster Presentation Requirements and Quality Standards1. Poster presenters must submit both an abstract and a PowerPoint file. If the abstract or PowerPoint is inadequate or the completeness of the research content is insufficient, the submission will be rejected.2. On the day of the presentation, poster presenters must deliver a 5-minute poster presentation introducing your research. poster presenters must also participate in a Q&A session with reviewers and attendees. They may have presentations in English, Korean, and Chinese.3. Therefore, authors must carefully prepare their submissions to ensure that both the paper and the presentation meet the required academic standards.4. A certificate of presentation will be issued only to poster presenters who meet the above requirements. e-Proceeding BookWe will provide an e-proceedings book, which will be uploaded to ASCS, KISS (Korean Studies Information Service System), Google Scholar, and other platforms. Refund PolicyOur Society implements the following refund policy for the 2026 Asia Sport Forum:1. Before the manuscript submission deadline : 100% refund    Until Oct 9 18:002. After the peer-review process has been completed and the manuscript has been accepted for publication: 50% refund    Until Oct 31 18:003.  After the editorial process has been completed: No refund    After 18:00 PM on October 31AdvantagesWe will recommend an Excellent Paper Award for each session. If the author of an awarded paper wishes, we will assist in publishing the paper in APJASS (Asia Pacific Journal of Applied Sport Sciences) and a KCI-indexed journal. The publication timeline may vary depending on the journal, but it is generally completed within six months. The journal publication fees are waived. Registration Fee1. Each author may submit up to three papers.2. Registration fee discounts are available only for papers submitted by the same first author or corresponding author. Co-authors are not eligible for the discount.3. The following costs do not include bank remittance fees or brokerage fees. Authors must pay the registration fees listed below, excluding any bank remittance or brokerage fees. One lead author of the paper must pay the registration fee. Registration Type Early Bird Fees(USD) (From Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026) Late Fees(USD) (From Nov 21, 2026 fo Dec 10, 2026) One Paper Submission 90 140 Two Papers Submission 140 190 Three Papers Submission 180 230 The registration fee includes the cost of issuing a presentation certificate.This policy is intended to cover the administrative, peer-review, editorial, and publication costs incurred during the academic publishing and conference management processes.Bank InformationINDUSTRIAL BANK OF KOREAADDRESS: (Zip 04541) 79, EULJI-RO, JUNG-GU, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREASWIFT, B.I.C : IBKOKRSE / IBKOKRSEXXX■ (Korean Won) A/C No: 007-3651-1004 Beneficiary Name: ASCS■ (US Dollar) A/C No: 643-059477-56-00013 Beneficiary Name: ASCS   RECIPIENT PHONE NUMBER:82-41-566-3925The Organizing Committee2026 ASCS Asia Sport Forum

Correction Notice Regarding Poster Presentation CertificatesDear Participants, We would like to inform you that an error was found in the previously issued Poster Presentation Certificates. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.Please note that all previously issued poster presentation certificates are invalid. We kindly ask all poster presenters to use the newly issued certificates, which have been released today. CorrectionPresentation Type: Oral Presentation → Poster PresentationThank you for your understanding and cooperation. ASCS Office

Update Version Asia Sport Science Connect Vol. 1 PublicationThe Asian Society for Sport Convergence Sciences (ASCS) is pleased to announce the publication of the inaugural issue of Asia Sport Science Connect (Vol. 1). This newsletter introduces the Societys major academic activities, international collaborations, conference highlights, research achievements, and future initiatives. Through this publication, ASCS aims to strengthen communication among sport scientists across Asia and promote global academic exchange. We invite all members and partners to enjoy the first issue and join us in advancing the future of sport science.