The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly record. The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics standards and the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) when addressing errors, concerns, corrections, retractions, and other post-publication issues.
The journal recognizes that maintaining an accurate scholarly record is essential to preserving trust in academic research and scholarly communication.
Corrections may be issued when errors are identified that do not invalidate the overall findings, interpretation, or conclusions of a published article. Examples may include:
Where appropriate, a correction notice will be published and linked to the original article to ensure transparency and accurate citation.
Retractions may be issued when the reliability, validity, or integrity of a published article has been seriously compromised. Reasons for retraction may include: