About us

The term ZISKA refers to a scientific and intellectual sociological movement. To establish a globally recognized term for this type of organization, SIMS is used as an abbreviation. SIMS is rooted in the sociological theory of Scott Frickel and Neil Gross, which acknowledges the legitimate role of moral and social values in scientific decision-making. SIMS serves as a valuable tool for incorporating these values into public practice, fostering professional and scientific communication on specific matters. ZISKA specifically focuses on the sports sector, its development, and governance.

ZISKA aims to drive change, fairness, good governance, and progress through scientific principles. It seeks to effectively address the challenges posed by the current system. Unfortunately, there is a lack of statistical data on various social phenomena in sports due to limited interest from policymakers in collecting such information. For instance, data on discrimination, favoritism, and the impact of conflicts of interest remain unavailable. Power dynamics determined by influence, status, and privilege can lead to social injustices. When individuals gain positions of power through changes in circumstances, it often alters their actions and mindset. The scientific community is the most appropriate way to address power asymmetries and to protect the interests of the majority groups in society.