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Online ISSN: 2277-7547
Information for Librarians

The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to the publication and dissemination of high-quality research 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.

The journal supports the international exchange of scholarly knowledge and provides librarians, information professionals, and academic institutions with unrestricted access to published research. This page provides information concerning journal access, cataloguing, archiving, licensing, discoverability, and institutional use.

Journal Metadata
Journal Title International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS)
Online ISSN 2277-7547
Publisher The University Academics
Publication Frequency Quarterly (Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun, Jul–Sep, Oct–Dec)
Publication & Review Model Open Access | Double-Blind Peer Review
Language & Identification English | DOIs via Crossref
Access and Availability

All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication without subscription fees or reader paywalls. Libraries may:

  • Provide access via library systems & catalogues.
  • Link directly to journal articles and issues.
  • Support academic use within institutional networks.
  • Promote research access to students & faculty.
Open Access Policy

IJOBSMS operates under an Open Access publishing model and fully supports the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).

Published content is freely accessible without subscription or reader-access charges, supporting universal dissemination, high discoverability, and unrestricted scholarly use of research.

Indexing & Discoverability
Published articles are discoverable through Google Scholar, Crossref DOIs, and other key indexing services. Libraries are encouraged to integrate records into discovery systems and electronic journal collections.
Digital Archiving
Supported by robust technical backup procedures, secure electronic recovery, institutional repository permission, and persistent Crossref linking to ensure long-term accessibility and record continuity.
Copyright & Licensing
Authors retain copyright under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), permitting downloading, copying, distribution, and reuse with appropriate attribution.
Recommendations for Libraries
Include IJOBSMS in electronic journal collections.
Add journal records to library catalogues & discovery tools.
Promote relevant content to faculty, researchers, & students.
Support institutional repository inclusion where appropriate.
Encourage responsible use and citation of published research.
Facilitate access to open-access scholarly resources.
Commitment to Librarians

IJOBSMS recognizes the vital role of librarians and information professionals in supporting research, education, information literacy, and responsible scholarly communication. The journal highly values engagement with libraries in advancing access to reliable scholarly research.

Disclaimer Notice

While the journal makes reasonable efforts to maintain the availability and accessibility of published content, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed in all circumstances due to technical maintenance, network interruptions, infrastructure limitations, or third-party service disruptions.