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Sport Management Journal (SMJ) is published by Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Tehran. In 2021, this scientific journal has received a A rank in the evaluation of the Scientific Publications Commission of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT). Also, according to the latest assessment of the Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) database, this journal has obtained an impact factor of 0.351 and a ranking of Q1 and is one of the core publications of this field. Based on the criteria used in this evaluation, it implies the high quality of publications in terms of scientific content.

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This Journal cooperates with the Iranian Scientific Association of Sport Management.

  • Last Update: 6/2/2025

Characteristics of National Sports Champions as Role Models

Pages 225-243

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2024.370668.3243

Abdolhamid Shamsi, Hossein Eydi, Shirin zardoshtian, Homayuon Abbasi

Identifying and analyzing the drivers of public sports at the local level

Pages 244-270

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2024.379350.3331

mahtab nasseh, mobin Salehi Ghaderabadi, mohamadali sahebkaran, nahid Darooghe Arefi

Modeling organizational capacity development in sports organizations

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2024.379410.3332

Seyed Ali Hosseini, Seyed Salah Naqshbandi, Maysam Shabaaninia

Identify Effective Factors On Sports Branding in Mashhad City: A Qualitative Study of Content Analysis

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 July 2021

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2021.299655.2438

Mahdi salimi, mohammad keshtidar, zahra sadat mirzazadeh, omid ali kharazmi, seyed morteza azimzadeh

Study and analysis on the factors affecting the export of Iranian sport commodities

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 August 2021

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2021.326427.2759

Rayhaneh Salehniya, hosen Bakhshandeh, Mina Hakakzadeh

Presenting the Model of Sport and Physical Education in Modern Iranian Islamic Civilization

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 September 2021

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2021.305740.2516

Abbas Alaei Moghaddam, mahdi naderi nasab, Ebrahim alidoust ghahfarrokhi, Seyed Abbas Biniaz

A model of data-driven governance development in Iranian sport

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 18 September 2021

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2021.325293.2740

Mojtaba Karami Tirehshabankare, Ahmad Torkfar, Sayed Mohamad Ali Mirhoseini, Leila sadat Jamshidian

Meta-analysis of four decades of research on barriers and challenges for the promotion of women in sports management positions in the country

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 October 2021

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2021.328179.2786

Zahra Jami Abed Moghadam, , Hasan Fahim Devin, Hosein Peymanizad, Mohamad Reza Esmailzadeh Ghandehari

Designing and Developing a Strategic Agility Model for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (Pre-Future and Then Future)

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 October 2021

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2021.298824.2422

Hamzeh Esazadeh, ghodratollah bagheri ragheb, Asadoalahe Kordenayeg, Asef Karimi, Morteza Soltani

Designing a Sustainable Strategies Development Model for Student Sports Events Based on Scenario Planning

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 December 2021

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2021.329187.2801

Davod Lotfi Sadahi, Mohamadreza Esmaeilzadeh Ghandhari, hassan fahim davin, Hossein Peymanizad

Identifying influentional factors on mass population management in Iran’s staduioms

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 March 2022

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2022.332966.2837

behrooz shafaghati, mohammad hamii, Vahid Shojaei

Analyzing the fields of business creation and development in the sports industry and explaining the facilitator factors

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 April 2022

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2022.338269.2897

Maryam Sarpira, Rahim Najafzadeh, Jafar BarghiMoghadam, Hamid janani

Examining obstacles to professionalization of sports federations of Iran

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2023.352230.3070

Ali Safarpour, Ebrahim Alidoust Qahfarokhi, majid jalali farahani, Afsar Jafari Hajin

Pathology of the position of women in Iranian sports

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 June 2023

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2023.357410.3131

golrokh eyvazi kolsh, mahmood goodarazi, Amin Dehghan Ghahfarokhi

Designing a Model for the Promotion of Sports Management in Iranian Universities

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 June 2023

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2023.354515.3112

Aziz Najafi Lonbar, Mehrzad Hamidi, Ebrahim Alidoust Qahfarokhi, Amin Dehghan Ghahfarokhi

Economic and Social Factors Affecting the Performance of Countries in the World Taekwondo Championship

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 October 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2024.380759.3351

Amir Hosein Parastar, Fariba Askarian, Amin Dehghan Ghahfarokhi

Paradigmatic Model for the Development of Educational Competencies of Teachers of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Faculties in Iraq

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.380130.3341

muntadher hussein sabut,, vahid saatchian, ismaeeil abd zeyd ashoor, javad gholamian, farzaneh taghian

Designing a sustainable safety management development model in school sports

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.381015.3355

NEGIN RAHIMI, Mir Hassan Seyed Ameri

Comparative Study of sustainability development football stadium in Iran and Europe

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.376330.3300

amir ansari ardali, Fateme Rezaei, Sara Keshkar

Public acceptance of elite sports policies

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.375331.3284

Behnam Naghipour Givi, abdullah rasaee rad, Amin Pournaghi

Model of political development of sports in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.385070.3387

rahim teymoory, Jafar Barghi Moghadam, Habib Mohammadpour Yaghini, Mohammadrahim Najafzadeh, Samad Zahiri Aghcheh Dizaj

A structural explanation of factors influencing the attraction of private sector investment in educational sports in Iran

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.373753.3270

fateh faraziani, Loghman Keshavarz, Abolfazl Farahani

Challenges of coaching in multicultural football teams

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.385546.3391

Mohammad Sadegh Zaeifi, amirhesam rahimi

Identification and analysis of factors affecting the success of sports reporter

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.375653.3287

Afshin Talebi, Sirous Ahmadi, Majid Solimani, Gholamreza Khaksari

Comprehensive Site Selection Model for Sports Facilities in Iran: Leveraging AI Language Models

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.381350.3356

elham salimi beni, mina mostahfezian, majid khorvash, Davood nasr esfahani

Factors Affecting the Acceptance and Application of new Energy Reducing Technologies in Sports Facilities in Iran

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.386663.3401

Zahra Parsaei, Fariba Askarian, Amin Dehghan Ghahfarokhi

Identifying the Influential Factors in Sports Business Branding with a Digital Marketing Development Approach

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.389572.3428

Shaghayegh Nemati, Ahmad Mahmoudi, Hossein Rajabi Noush Abadi

Providing a model for the survival of sports businesses in the Corona and post-corona crisis

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.371487.3252

jamaleddin shariati, mehrzad hamidi, ebrahim alidoust

Developing a Health Promotion Program through Physical Activity and Sports in Iraq

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.389699.3427

Hasan Mahoor Abdolreza Almajedi, Seyed Hosein Marashian, Amin Khatibi, Tahereh Azmsha, Esmaeil visia

evaluating effective management factors in the development of teamwork in team sports .

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.385821.3395

Amin Davoodinajafabadi, Masoud Naderian Jahromi, Atusa ghaseminezhad dehkordi, Mohammad Sajadian

Providing an explanatory model of social justice in sports organizations

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.382313.3362

Sepideh Yahyavi, Mojtab Aahmadi, Amir Dana, Zain al-Abidin Fallah, Taher Bahlekeh

Providing an Optimization Model for the Professional Development Path of Football Referees from Talent Identification to Achieving International Status

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.379262.3329

Mohamad Temouri, Mohamad Ali Nodehi, Mojtaba Ahmadi, Zayalabedi,n Falah, Taher Behlekeh

Health, Safety and Environmental Management Based on Technology Field Theory in Sports Venues of the Ministry of Sports and Youth

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.376079.3290

Mehdi Ekrami Moghadam, Mona Rezaei, Akbar Afarinesh Khaki

The Model of Reconstructing Organizational Paradigms in Sports Clubs Based on Artificial Intelligence

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 May 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.391827.3457

Farahnaz Shams, Naser Gholami

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Startups Success: The Moderating Role of Professional Athletes’ demographics

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 May 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.390156.3433

Neda Farokhi, Farnaz Fakhri, Zeinab Mondalizadeh

Identifying and designing the process of popularity to myth in athletes

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 June 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.390326.3438

Mina Kamal Zare, Mohsen Bagheriyan Farahabadi, Ali Asghar Dorodiyan, Habib Honari

The role of artificial intelligence in the future of Iran's sports industry

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 June 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.381144.3354

mahmoodreza dakhteh, Habib Mohammadpour Yaghini, Mohammadrahim Najafzadeh, Jafar Barghi Moghadam

Analysis of the Lean Business Model Canvas for Fan Tokens (Case Study: Socios)

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 August 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.391604.3452

mehdy rasooli

Hybrid Entrepreneurship Development Model in Sports (A Qualitative Study)

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 August 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.394836.3486

Hashem Cheraghi Hafshejani, Ahmad Ali Asefi

Factors affecting the development of algorithmic human resources in the Ministry of Sports and Youth

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 18 August 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.382103.3361

Jamal Roshanzadeh, Gholamreza Khaksari, Majid Solimani, Sirous Ahmadi

Presenting a service model to Z Generation customers in Iran's sports industry

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 18 August 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.358801.3138

Alamdar Hosseinzadeh, Alireza Zamani, Ahmadreza Askari

Development A Model for the Development of Sports Fan Engagement in Iran with Emphasis on Metaverse Capabilities

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 August 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.380828.3353

Alireza Kiyani, Majid Solimani, Adel Afkhar, Gholamreza Khaksari

Designing an Optimization Model for Hybrid Jobs in Sports Organizations

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 August 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.376234.3294

Neda Naimi, Mohsen Bagherian Farahabadi, habib honari, Mehdi Emadi

Structural Analysis of the Factors Affecting Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) in Iraq Using Structural Equation Modeling

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 September 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.398863.3515

khalid hussein hasab, Mehrzad Hamidi, Amin Dehghan Ghahfarokhi

Designing the strategic plan for development of the sports clubs in the Sultanate of Oman

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 September 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.353439.3508

Ebrahim Alidoust Ghahfarrokhi, Mohammed Alamri, Mahmoud Goudarzi, Amin Dehghan Ghahfarokhi

Gender Justice in Sports: Analyzing Macro-Management Barriers Using the DEMATEL Method

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 September 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.393965.3480

maryam rahhbar, Saeed Sadeghi Boroujerdi

Analysis of the Constituent Elements of Good Governance in Iranian Elite Sports: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 October 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.401345.3543

Hamidreza Parsimanesh, Rasool Norouzi Seyed Hossini, Shahram Nazari

Media literacy and cultural consumption of athletes with championship-level intervention roles

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 October 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.397896.3505

Bahman Tayebi, gholamreza khoshfar

The Paradigmatic Model of Utilizing Donors' Capacity for Sports Infrastructure Development in the Country: A Grounded Theory Approach

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 October 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.376200.3293

hossein kordlu, Abbas Naghizadeh-Baghi, farzad nobakht, Mehrdad Moharramzadeh

Analysis of the factors affecting the safety and security of the 2024 World Pahlavani Wrestling Championship from the perspective of the participants.

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 October 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.402331.3551

Sheyda Amini, Amin Rashid lamir, mahdi bashiri, Rasoul Faraji

Developing an Indigenous Hierarchical Framework for AI Development in Iran's Sports Management

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 29 October 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.399578.3525

Hamidreza Mirsafian, Mostafa Afshari, Fateme Naderian

Analysis of market and economic factors affecting the formation of the sports startup ecosystem in Iran

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 November 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.399301.3520

hakimeh motefakeri, Najaf Aghaei, Fariba Askarian, Mohamad hasan Peymanfar

Presenting a model for developing knowledge-based experiential writing in Iranian sports organizations

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 November 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.390128.3431

Reza Salari Salajegheh, Mina Hakakzadeh, Salman Soltaninejad

A Proposed Management Model for the Iraqi National ParaFencing Team targeting the 2028 Paralympic Games

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.403083.3552

Falih Naem Falih El-Ayawi, Mahdi Bashiri, Rasoul Faraji

Identifying the effectiveness and efficiency factor of Shahid Sardar Soleimani's plan (2100 sports spaces) in the country's education

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.386993.3411

seyed mohammad ali mirhosseini, marjan zarei, Ahmad Torkfar, Rahim Shirazinejad

Identification and Analysis of Factors Influencing the Retention of Youth Sports Coaches

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2025.399162.3517

Shahla Gerey, reza andam, Hassan Bahrololoum

A Qualitative Study of the Challenges in Transitioning Football Players from Grassroots to Elite Level: Coaches’ Experiences

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.398348.3510

Ehsan Kargar, Ali Afrouzeh, Mohammad Pourkiani

Parental social support as a key factor in sports participation of children with disabilities: Evidence from a phenomenological study

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.396558.3499

Fatemeh Abdavi, Masoumeh Abdollahzadeh ILkhchi, Yaghob Badri Azarin, Suzan Dalyildiz

Identifying individual-cultural differences of users of sports wearable technologies: thematic analysis

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2024.367411.3220

Maryam Askari, behzad izadi, bradli baker

The Impact of knowledge-oriented Leadership and Innovation on Value Brand Co-creation in Sports clubs

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.379719.3339

sayyed jalil miryousefi, Mahla Mollashahi, Hossain Bakhshandeh

Presentation a Volunteer Management Model in Iraq’ Sports (A Qualitative Study)

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.399473.3523

Amjed Hamed, Ahmad Ali Asefi, Hamidreza Mirsafian

Structural Analysis of Future Trends in Influencer-Based Marketing In the Sports Industry

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 February 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.401498.3545

yaser rahimi, mina mostahfezian, jahangir karimian, majid khorvash

The Role of Digital Marketing in Creating Entrepreneurship in Iraq’s Football Industry

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 February 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.404892.3560

anwer mutashar, Fariba Askarian, Amin Dehghan Ghahfarokhi

Proposing a Revenue Generation Model for Karate Clubs in Iraq

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 February 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.404889.3559

Ali Allami, Fariba Askarian, Amin Dehghan GhafarKhi

A Systematic Review of Research Hotspots and Trends in Professional-Elite Women's Sport: A Bibliometric Analysis

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 February 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.404267.3554

Mehrzad Hamidi, abdullah rasaee rad, Gity haez

Modeling the Development of Esports in Iran: Emphasizing the Role of Stakeholders

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 February 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.402004.3549

Atefeh Ensan, Ali Mohammad Safania, Seyed Salaheddin Naghshbandi, Abolfazl Farahani

The main challenges of using metaversion in developing human capital in sports organizations: A mixed study

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 July 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.376709.3305

Seyed Hatef Mirdozandeh, Mohsen Bagheriyan Farahabadi, Habib Honari, Mehdi Emadi

Future Scenarios of Taekwondo of IRAN with a Focus on the Application of New Technologies

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 July 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2026.388976.3432

Majid Nayeri, Mohsen Bagherian farahabadi, Amir hushang Heidari, Mehdi Emadi

Designing an Interpretive Structural Model for Managing the Effect of Economic Crisis on Sports

Volume 16, Issue 2, Spring 2024, Pages 179-156

10.22059/jsm.2023.347170.3008

Rasol Zabetian, Mohamad Reza Esmaeili, Zahra Haji Enzehaei, Jasem Manochehri

Talent Management Model for Meritocracy of Managers and Leaders in Sport Organizations

Volume 16, Issue 4, Autumn 2024, Pages 35-15

10.22059/jsm.2023.359574.3145

Fatemeh Rezapour, Mehrdad Moharramzadeh, Nasrin Azizian Kohan, Abbas Naghizadeh-Baghi

Future Studies of Sports Tourism in Iran

Volume 16, Issue 3, Summer 2024, Pages 63-49

10.22059/jsm.2022.336248.2871

Samaneh Haghighat, Ali Saberi, Ghodratollah Bagheri Ragheb, Gholamreza Khaksari

Practical Guidelines for Water Places During the Corona and Post-Corona Pandemic

Volume 16, Issue 1, Winter 2024, Pages 115-94

10.22059/jsm.2022.341574.2934

Masoumeh Dehghan, Fariba Askarian, Ehsan Mohammadi Torkamani, Amin Dehghan Ghahfarokhi

Development of Technology in Sport Setting: Consequences and Results

Volume 16, Issue 4, Autumn 2024, Pages 201-184

10.22059/jsm.2023.364724.3195

Mahdiyeh Soltaninejad, Akbar Jaberi, Esmaiel Sharifian

Presenting the Model of Privatization of Sports Clubs in Iraq Country

Volume 16, Issue 1, Winter 2024, Pages 150-130

10.22059/jsm.2023.354030.3101

Mohanad Hasan Atiyah Alharmoosh, Mehdi Salimi

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