The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, academic integrity, and scholarly significance of published research. The journal is committed to maintaining a fair, objective, confidential, and transparent review system for all submitted manuscripts.
IJOBSMS follows a double-blind peer review model in which:
This process helps ensure impartial evaluation and minimizes potential bias during the review process.
Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial assessment to determine:
Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s requirements may be returned to the authors or rejected before peer review.
Manuscripts that successfully pass the editorial screening process are assigned to qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area. Reviewers are selected based on:
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts on the basis of:
Based on reviewer reports, one of the following decisions may be issued:
Authors receiving reviewer comments are required to address all recommendations and submit a revised manuscript together with a detailed response to reviewer observations.
Where necessary, revised manuscripts may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation.
The final decision regarding publication is made by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board based on reviewer reports, scholarly merit, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
All manuscripts submitted to the journal are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers and editors are expected to maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process and must not disclose, share, or use unpublished information for personal or professional purposes.
Reviewers and editors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Individuals with conflicts that may affect their impartiality must withdraw from the review process.
Any attempt to manipulate or compromise the peer review process constitutes serious ethical misconduct. Examples include:
Confirmed cases of misconduct may result in manuscript rejection and, where appropriate, notification of relevant institutions.
IJOBSMS adheres to the ethical principles and best practice guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and promotes integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the peer review process.
The journal aims to complete the peer review process within a reasonable timeframe. Review duration may vary depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the responsiveness of authors during the revision process.
Estimated Timeline Framework: