For Librarians

E-ISSN: 2277-7547

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, education, movement sciences, physical education, sports sciences, health sciences, and related interdisciplinary fields.

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

Journal Information
Journal Title International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS)
E-ISSN 2277-7547
Publisher The University Academics Publishing
Publication Frequency Quarterly (March, June, September, and December)
Publication Model Open Access
Peer Review Model Double-Blind Peer Review
Language of Publication English
Article Identification Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) assigned through Crossref
Access and Availability

All articles published in IJOBSMS are freely available online immediately upon publication. The journal does not impose subscription fees, paywalls, or access restrictions, ensuring that scholarly content remains accessible to researchers, educators, students, librarians, and institutions worldwide.

Libraries may:
  • • Provide access to journal content through library systems.
  • • Include journal records in library catalogues.
  • • Link directly to journal articles and issues.
  • • Support academic use of journal content within their institutions.
  • • Promote access to published research among students and researchers.
Open Access Policy

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

All published content is freely accessible without financial, legal, or technical barriers, enabling wider dissemination and greater visibility of scholarly research.

Indexing and Discoverability

The journal is committed to enhancing the visibility and discoverability of published research through recognized scholarly services and metadata standards. Published articles are discoverable through:

  • • Google Scholar
  • • Crossref DOI Registration
  • • Other indexing and abstracting services where applicable

Libraries are encouraged to include IJOBSMS within electronic journal collections, discovery services, institutional repositories, and academic databases.

Digital Archiving and Preservation

The journal is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content. To support the integrity of the scholarly record, published articles may be preserved through:

  • • Institutional repositories
  • • Digital archiving systems
  • • Secure electronic backup systems
  • • DOI-based persistent linking

These measures support continued access to scholarly content for current and future users.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work. All articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits:

• Reading and downloading
• Copying and redistribution
• Educational and research use
• Adaptation and reuse with appropriate attribution

Users must provide proper acknowledgment to the original authors and source of publication.

Institutional Repository Support

Libraries and institutions may include published articles within institutional repositories in accordance with the journal’s copyright and licensing policies.

The journal encourages responsible archiving and dissemination of scholarly content to increase research visibility and accessibility.

Recommendations for Libraries

Libraries are encouraged to:

  • • Include IJOBSMS in electronic journal collections.
  • • Add journal records to library catalogues and discovery services.
  • • Promote journal content to faculty members, researchers, and students.
  • • Support institutional repository inclusion where appropriate.
  • • Encourage the use and citation of published research.
  • • Facilitate access to Open Access scholarly resources.
Contact Information

For library access support, institutional inquiries, cataloguing information, indexing questions, or other library-related matters, please contact the Editorial Office through the official contact information provided on the journal website.

Commitment to Librarians

IJOBSMS recognizes the important role librarians play in supporting research, education, information literacy, and scholarly communication. The journal values collaboration with libraries and academic institutions in advancing access to reliable, high-quality scholarly research.

Disclaimer Notice: While the journal makes every reasonable effort to maintain the availability and accessibility of published content, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed in all circumstances due to factors beyond the journal’s control, including technical maintenance, network interruptions, or third-party service disruptions.