The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) follows internationally recognized ethical publishing standards to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in determining authorship of scholarly work.

Authorship should be based on substantial intellectual contribution to the research and publication process. All listed authors must meet the criteria outlined below.

Criteria for Authorship

An individual qualifies as an author only if they meet all of the following conditions:

• Significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or analysis of the research study
• Contribution to drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content
• Approval of the final version of the manuscript before submission
• Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring accuracy and integrity

Responsibilities of Authors

All authors listed on a manuscript must:

• Take public responsibility for the content of the work
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the research data and findings
• Participate in resolving any questions related to the manuscript
• Disclose any conflicts of interest or financial relationships
• Ensure compliance with ethical research standards

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author is responsible for:

• Managing all communication with the journal during submission, peer review, and publication
• Ensuring all co-authors approve the final manuscript
• Confirming that all authors meet authorship criteria
• Handling revisions and editorial correspondence on behalf of all authors

Types of Unacceptable Authorship Practices

IJOBSMS strictly prohibits unethical authorship practices, including:

• Guest authorship (adding individuals who did not contribute significantly)
• Ghost authorship (excluding individuals who made substantial contributions)
• Gift or honorary authorship
• Unauthorized addition or removal of authors
• Misrepresentation of author contributions

Changes in Authorship

Any changes to authorship (addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors) after submission must be:

• Requested in writing by the corresponding author
• Approved by all listed authors
• Justified with valid reasons
• Approved by the editorial office

Authorship changes after acceptance or publication are generally not permitted except under exceptional circumstances.

Ethical Compliance

Authors must ensure that all contributors who meet authorship criteria are properly credited, and that no individual is included as an author without meeting the required standards.

The journal follows internationally accepted ethical publishing guidelines, including those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Disclaimer

The responsibility for accurate authorship attribution lies solely with the authors. The journal, editors, reviewers, and publisher are not responsible for authorship disputes or misrepresentation.