Aims & Scope

Online ISSN: 2277-7547
Journal Profile & Objectives

The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) publishes peer-reviewed scholarly research in Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Education, Sports Sciences, Exercise Sciences, and Human Movement Sciences. The journal emphasizes empirical, applied, theoretical, and evidence-based research that contributes to the understanding of human behavior, social processes, sports performance, physical activity, exercise, and movement.

The journal aims to advance scholarly knowledge and its responsible application in areas including behavioral and social dimensions of sport and physical activity, athlete performance, physical fitness, sports training, exercise physiology, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and human movement. IJOBSMS encourages research that provides meaningful theoretical, methodological, empirical, or professional contributions within its defined disciplinary scope.

Scope of the Journal
 
Behavioral & Social Dimensions
  • Behavioral determinants of physical activity and exercise participation
  • Motivation, adherence, and behavioral change in sport and exercise
  • Social influences on physical activity and sports participation
  • Group dynamics, social interaction, and team behavior
  • Social inclusion, participation, and equity in sport and physical activity
  • Psychosocial factors associated with health, exercise, and movement
Sports Psychology & Performance
  • Sports psychology models and evidence-based interventions
  • Performance psychology in competitive and elite sports contexts
  • Motivation, stress management, and competitive performance
  • Psychological factors associated with physical development and athletic participation
  • Mental skills training and athlete well-being
Sports & Exercise Sciences
  • Sports training methods and coaching frameworks
  • Applied exercise physiology
  • Strength and conditioning assessment
  • Athletic performance analysis
  • Performance measurement and evaluation
Human Movement Sciences
  • Kinesiology, movement kinetics, and kinematics
  • Biomechanics and sports movement analysis
  • Motor learning and sensorimotor control
  • Movement coordination and functional efficiency
  • Functional movement analysis and neuromuscular performance
Physical Activity & Health
  • Physical activity behavior and related social determinants
  • Health-related fitness and population-based physical activity research
  • Injury prevention in sports and physical activity settings
  • Rehabilitation and movement recovery
  • Exercise interventions, health promotion, and wellness research
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Systematic Reviews
Meta-Analyses
Short Communications
Case Studies
Conceptual Papers
Commitment to Scholarly Excellence

The journal maintains peer-review procedures, editorial transparency, responsible publication practices, and research-integrity standards. Submissions are expected to demonstrate scholarly relevance, appropriate methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and a meaningful contribution to the advancement of Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Education, Sports Sciences, Exercise Sciences, and Human Movement Sciences.