Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Authors submitting to the International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) are requested to strictly follow the formatting and submission guidelines provided below to ensure quick and smooth editorial processing.

1. Article Types

We accept the following types of submissions:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Papers
  • Theoretical Discussions
  • Short Communications
  • Case Studies

2. Manuscript Format

Manuscripts should be typed in English using Microsoft Word, A4 size, Times New Roman font (12 pt), and 1.5 line spacing with 1-inch margins on all sides. The manuscript must be well structured and free from typographical and grammatical errors.

3. Article Structure

The manuscript should contain the following sections in order:

  1. Title: Concise and informative (≤ 20 words).
  2. Author Information: Full names, affiliations, ORCID (if available).
  3. Abstract: Between 150–250 words summarizing the study.
  4. Keywords: 4–6 terms relevant to the article.
  5. Introduction
  6. Literature Review (if applicable)
  7. Methodology
  8. Results and Discussion
  9. Conclusion and Future Scope
  10. References (APA 7th Edition)

4. Referencing Style

Use APA 7th Edition citation style. In-text citations must follow the author–date format (e.g., Smith, 2020). All references should be listed alphabetically at the end of the paper.

Reference Example:

Doe, J. (2020). Understanding Human Behavior. Behavioral Science Journal, 15(2), 100–115. https://doi.org/10.1234/bsj.v15i2.567

5. Tables and Figures

Tables should be numbered consecutively and placed close to where they are cited. Figures must be of high quality (minimum 300 dpi) and labeled properly. All figures/tables must have captions.

6. Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are checked for plagiarism using standard detection tools. Articles with more than 10% similarity will be automatically rejected. IJOBSMS follows strict ethical guidelines based on COPE.

7. Authorship Criteria

All authors listed on the manuscript should have made a substantial contribution to the research. Any changes in authorship after submission must be formally approved.

8. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted online via the journal website after author registration. Each submission will be assigned a tracking ID and acknowledgment will be emailed.

9. Review & Decision Timeline

IJOBSMS follows a double-blind peer review process. The average review time is 2–4 weeks. Final decision is communicated by the Editor-in-Chief.

10. Article Processing Charges

There is no submission fee. APC (if applicable) will be shared with authors after final acceptance.

11. Copyright & Licensing

Authors retain copyright under the CC BY 4.0 license. IJOBSMS is an open-access journal that permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium.