Types of Manuscripts

Manuscript Categories
E-ISSN: 2277-7547

The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality, and unpublished scholarly work that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and professional practice in behavioral sciences, social sciences, education, physical education, sports sciences, movement sciences, health sciences, and related interdisciplinary fields.

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:
1. Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles present the results of original investigations based on qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, experimental, observational, or applied research. Manuscripts should clearly describe the research objectives, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusions.

2. Review Articles

Review Articles provide a comprehensive and critical evaluation of existing literature on a specific topic. These articles should synthesize current knowledge, identify research gaps, and suggest future directions for research.

3. Systematic Reviews

Systematic Reviews follow a structured and transparent methodology for identifying, selecting, evaluating, and synthesizing relevant evidence from published studies. Authors should clearly describe search strategies, inclusion criteria, and methods of analysis.

4. Meta-Analyses

Meta-Analyses combine and statistically analyze findings from multiple independent studies to provide evidence-based conclusions on a particular research question or topic.

5. Case Studies

Case Studies present detailed examinations of individuals, groups, organizations, programs, interventions, or specific events that contribute to scholarly understanding and professional practice.

6. Short Communications

Short Communications report concise but significant research findings, innovative methods, emerging issues, or preliminary results that are of interest to the academic community.

7. Research Letters

Research Letters provide brief reports of original research findings, methodological developments, or scholarly observations that warrant rapid communication.

8. Conceptual Papers

Conceptual Papers develop theoretical perspectives, conceptual models, or scholarly frameworks that contribute to academic discussion and the advancement of knowledge within the journal’s scope.

9. Editorials

Editorials are typically written by members of the Editorial Board or invited experts and address important developments, emerging issues, or topics relevant to the journal’s readership.

10. Book Reviews

Book Reviews provide critical evaluations of recently published books relevant to the journal’s scope. Reviews should assess the contribution, strengths, limitations, and relevance of the publication.

General Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to IJOBSMS must:

  • • Be original and unpublished.
  • • Not be under consideration by another journal or publisher.
  • • Comply with accepted standards of publication ethics.
  • • Follow the journal’s Author Guidelines.
  • • Demonstrate scholarly merit and academic rigor.
  • • Be relevant to the aims and scope of the journal.

All submissions undergo initial editorial screening, plagiarism checking, and double-blind peer review prior to publication.