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Reviewer Guidelines

Online ISSN: 2277-7547
Reviewer Guidelines & Responsibilities

The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) relies on the expertise, integrity, and professional judgment of qualified reviewers to maintain the quality and credibility of its publications. Peer review is an essential component of scholarly publishing and contributes significantly to ensuring the originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, and academic value of published research.

Reviewers are expected to conduct evaluations in a fair, objective, constructive, timely, and confidential manner while adhering to the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

Evaluate manuscripts objectively and independently.
Assess originality, significance, and scholarly contribution.
Examine methodological soundness and scientific validity.
Identify strengths, limitations, and areas for improvement.
Provide clear, constructive, and evidence-based feedback.
Assist editors in making informed editorial decisions.
Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
Conflict of Interest & AI Tools

Conflict of Interest: Disclose actual, potential, or perceived conflicts (personal relationships, affiliations, financial interests, or collaborative/competitive ties). Significant conflicts require declining the invitation.

Use of AI Tools: To protect confidentiality and intellectual property, reviewers must not upload manuscripts to generative AI platforms or third-party systems that may compromise security or author rights.

Manuscript Evaluation Criteria
Originality & Contribution Presents original research, ideas, or findings contributing meaningfully to the field.
Relevance & Scope Topic aligns with IJOBSMS aims and scope, offering value to readership.
Literature Review Current, relevant, comprehensive, and accurately cites appropriate sources.
Methodology Research design fits study objectives; methods are clearly described and scientifically sound.
Data & Interpretation Data analyzed appropriately; results interpreted accurately and backed by evidence.
Ethical & Presentation Standards Complies with ethical standards, reported permissions, clear writing, and organized tables/figures.
Reviewer Recommendations

Reviewers offer clear justifications for recommendations:

Accept
Accept with Minor Revisions
Major Revisions Required
Resubmit for Review / Reject
Confidentiality & Timeliness

Confidentiality: Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents. Do not share, distribute, or use unpublished information for personal/commercial gain.

Timeliness: Complete reviews within the requested period, or inform the Editorial Office immediately if an extension is required.

Ethical Responsibilities & Reporting Misconduct

Reviewers should report any ethical concerns confidentially to the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Office regarding:

Plagiarism
Duplicate publication
Data fabrication / falsification
Ethical misconduct
Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Acknowledgement
The Editorial Board of IJOBSMS sincerely appreciates the valuable contributions of reviewers. Their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to scholarly excellence play a vital role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and reputation of the journal.