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E-ISSN: 2277-7547

The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) provides an international platform for researchers, academicians, educators, professionals, and scholars to publish original, high-quality, and ethically conducted research. The journal welcomes contributions that advance knowledge and professional practice in behavioral sciences, social sciences, education, physical education, sports sciences, movement sciences, health sciences, and related interdisciplinary fields.

IJOBSMS is committed to maintaining high standards of scholarly publishing through rigorous peer review, ethical editorial practices, and transparent publication procedures.

Who Can Submit

The journal welcomes submissions from:

  • • Researchers and academicians
  • • University faculty members
  • • PhD scholars and postgraduate students
  • • Professionals and practitioners
  • • Independent researchers
  • • Policy analysts and subject specialists

Authors from all countries and academic institutions are encouraged to submit their work.

Before Submission

Prior to submission, authors should ensure that:

  • • The manuscript is original and has not been published previously.
  • • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal or publisher.
  • • All authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • • Authorship information is accurate and complete.
  • • The research complies with applicable ethical standards.
  • • All sources are properly cited and referenced.
  • • Any required permissions have been obtained.
Manuscript Categories

IJOBSMS accepts the following categories of scholarly work:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Systematic Reviews
• Meta-Analyses
• Case Studies
• Short Communications
• Research Letters
• Letters to the Editor
• Conceptual Papers
• Theoretical Contributions

The journal may consider additional article types that fall within its aims and scope.

Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare manuscripts in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. A typical manuscript should include:

• Title
• Author Information
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Conflict of Interest
• Funding Information
• Data Availability
• References

Tables, figures, and illustrations should be clearly presented, appropriately numbered, and cited within the text.

Ethical Compliance

All submissions must comply with accepted standards of research and publication ethics. Authors are expected to:

• Submit original work.
• Avoid plagiarism & duplicate publication.
• Present findings honestly & accurately.
• Disclose conflicts of interest.
• Acknowledge all sources of funding.
• Obtain ethical approval where required.
• Follow ethical requirements for research involving human participants or animals.

Failure to comply with ethical standards may result in editorial action, including rejection or retraction.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to IJOBSMS undergo a double-blind peer review process. Editorial decisions are based on:

Originality and novelty
Scholarly significance
Methodological rigor
Quality of presentation
Relevance to the journal’s scope
Ethical compliance

The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Authors who use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools during manuscript preparation must disclose such use within the manuscript. Authors should identify:

  • • The AI tool used
  • • The purpose of use
  • • The extent of assistance provided

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and content of their work.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work.

All articles published in IJOBSMS are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits sharing, distribution, adaptation, and reuse of published content with appropriate attribution.

Publication Charges

Currently, IJOBSMS does not charge any fees for manuscript submission, editorial processing, peer review, publication, or online access.

Any future changes to publication fees will be announced through the journal website in advance.

Communication with Authors

The Editorial Office communicates with authors throughout the submission, peer review, and publication process. Authors will receive notifications regarding manuscript receipt, editorial decisions, reviewer comments, revision requests, and publication status.

Corresponding authors are responsible for maintaining communication with the Editorial Office and ensuring co-authors are informed.

Contact Information

Authors may contact the Editorial Office regarding manuscript submission, peer review, publication procedures, editorial policies, or other publication-related inquiries using the official contact information available on the journal website.

Author Responsibility

Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy, originality, authenticity, ethical compliance, and integrity of their submitted work.

Submission of a manuscript confirms that all authors have reviewed and approved the submission and agree to comply with the journal’s policies and publication ethics standards.