For Authors

Online ISSN: 2277-7547
Information for Authors

The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) provides an international scholarly platform for researchers, academics, educators, professionals, practitioners, and other scholars to disseminate original, high-quality, and ethically conducted research. The journal welcomes contributions that advance 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.

IJOBSMS is committed to maintaining appropriate standards of scholarly publishing through rigorous peer review, responsible editorial practices, research integrity, and transparent publication procedures.

Who Can Submit

The journal welcomes submissions from authors across all countries and academic institutions:

• Researchers and academics
• University faculty members
• Doctoral researchers and postgraduate students
• Professionals and practitioners
• Independent researchers
• Policy analysts and subject specialists
Before Submission Checklist
✔ Manuscript is original and not published previously.
✔ Not under simultaneous consideration elsewhere.
✔ Approved by all authors with accurate metadata.
✔ Complies with institutional and ethical requirements.
✔ All sources appropriately cited and referenced.
✔ Third-party permissions obtained where required.
Manuscript Categories
Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Systematic Reviews
Meta-Analyses
Case Studies
Short Communications
Research Letters
Letters to the Editor
Conceptual & Theoretical Papers
Manuscript Structure

Prepare manuscripts in clear, concise English using standard academic structure:

• Title & Authors
• Abstract & Keywords
• Introduction
• Materials & Methods
• Results & Discussion
• Conclusion
• Conflict of Interest
• Funding Statement
• Data Availability
• References
Ethical Compliance
Authors must submit original work, avoid plagiarism, disclose conflicts of interest, acknowledge funding, and obtain ethics approval for studies involving human participants or animals. Misconduct may result in rejection or retraction under COPE guidelines.
Peer Review Process
Manuscripts proceed through a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers evaluate originality, methodological rigor, contribution, and presentation quality. Identities of authors and reviewers remain strictly confidential.
Generative AI Policy
Use of generative AI tools must be transparently disclosed (tool name, purpose, extent of use). AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors remain fully accountable for all content and accuracy.
Copyright & Licensing
Authors retain copyright. Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing worldwide open sharing with proper attribution.
Publication Charges
No Publication Fees: Currently, IJOBSMS does not charge fees for submission, peer review, editorial processing, publication, or online access. Any future updates will be transparently announced.
Communication & Author Responsibility

Corresponding authors are responsible for maintaining clear communication with the Editorial Office and keeping co-authors informed throughout peer review and publication. Submission confirms that all listed authors have reviewed and approved the work in compliance with COPE publication ethics.

Ready to Submit Your Manuscript?

Submit your work through the journal's official submission portal in accordance with the prescribed guidelines.