Types of Manuscripts

Online ISSN: 2277-7547
Types of Manuscripts & Categories

The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality, and unpublished scholarly work that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and professional practice in Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Education, Sports Sciences, Exercise Sciences, and Human Movement Sciences, including related interdisciplinary research that demonstrates a clear and substantive relationship with the journal’s defined scope.

Manuscript Categories
1
Original Research Articles

Present the results of original investigations based on qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, experimental, observational, or applied research. Manuscripts should clearly describe the research objectives, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusions.

2
Review Articles

Provide a comprehensive and critical evaluation of existing literature on a specific topic. These articles should synthesize current knowledge, identify research gaps, and indicate relevant directions for future research.

3
Systematic Reviews

Follow a structured and transparent methodology for identifying, selecting, evaluating, and synthesizing relevant evidence from published studies. Authors should clearly describe the search strategy, eligibility criteria, study selection, and synthesis procedures.

4
Meta-Analyses

Combine and statistically analyze findings from multiple independent studies to provide evidence-based conclusions concerning a defined research question or topic.

5
Case Studies

Present detailed examinations of individuals, groups, organizations, programs, interventions, or specific events that contribute to scholarly understanding and professional practice within the journal’s scope.

6
Short Communications

Report concise but significant research findings, innovative methods, emerging scholarly issues, or preliminary findings that are relevant to the journal’s academic readership.

7
Research Letters

Provide brief reports of original research findings, methodological developments, or scholarly observations that warrant concise and timely academic communication.

8
Conceptual Papers

Develop theoretical perspectives, conceptual models, or scholarly frameworks that contribute to academic discussion and the advancement of knowledge within the journal’s scope.

9
Editorials

Typically prepared by members of the Editorial Board or invited experts and address significant developments, emerging issues, or scholarly topics relevant to the journal’s scope and readership.

10
Book Reviews

Provide critical evaluations of recently published scholarly books relevant to the journal’s scope. Reviews should assess the academic contribution, strengths, limitations, and relevance of the publication.

General Submission Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to IJOBSMS must strictly fulfill the following general criteria:

Be original and completely unpublished.
Not be under consideration by another journal.
Comply with standards of publication ethics.
Strictly follow the journal’s Author Guidelines.
Demonstrate scholarly merit and academic rigor.
Be fully relevant to the aims & defined scope.

All submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening and similarity assessment. Manuscripts that proceed beyond editorial screening are evaluated through double-blind peer review, where applicable to the manuscript category, in accordance with the journal’s Peer Review Policy and editorial procedures.

Commitment to Peer Review Excellence

IJOBSMS adheres to rigorous evaluation standards. Every manuscript is thoroughly evaluated to ensure that accepted categories maintain high standards of scientific validity, methodology, and relevance to the global research community.