We are pleased to announce that Innovative Technologies in Sport and Physical Activity, the official scientific journal of the Physical Activity and Sports Tech for Healthy Lifestyles (PASTECHL), has been officially accepted for indexing in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) as of July 30, 2025.
Inclusion in DOAJ is a significant milestone that recognizes the journal’s adherence to high academic and publishing standards, transparency, and its commitment to open access scholarly communication. This achievement enhances the journal’s global visibility and reinforces its standing within the academic community.
The DOAJ is one of the world’s leading indexing services for peer-reviewed, open access journals. Acceptance into this directory validates the scientific quality and editorial rigor of the journal and marks an important step toward future inclusion in prestigious international databases such as Scopus and the Web of Science (WoS).
We extend our sincere appreciation to Milena Mitrović, Editor-in-Chief of the journal, for her leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Her efforts, along with the contributions of the editorial board, reviewers, and authors, have made this recognition possible.
The journal’s listing in DOAJ is now publicly available and can be accessed here:
👉 https://doaj.org/toc/2957-2533
We look forward to continuing our mission of advancing research at the intersection of sport, physical activity, and technological innovation through high-quality, openly accessible publications.

