International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
Education and Social Sciences ISSN 3049-1045 2 issues a year Hybrid open accessWhat does hybrid open access mean? This journal has two kinds of articles. Open access articles are free for anyone to read; the author pays an article processing charge for that. All other articles are for subscribers. Authors can also publish at no cost under the subscription-based option.
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- 47Articles published
- 20Published in 2026
- 108Authors
- 1Open access
Journal information
- Title
- International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
- Issues per year
- 2 issues
- ISSN
- 3049-1045
- Publisher
- STM Journals
- DOI
- 10.37591/IJBSC
- Starting year
- 2024
- Subject
- Education and Social Sciences
- Publication format
- Hybrid open access
- Language
- English
- Copyright policy
- CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Type
- Peer-reviewed journal (refereed)
- Article processing charge
- ₹10,000 in India · $400 outside India
- Subscription-based publication
- No cost. Author copy, DOI and certificate are chargeable.
Editorial board
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Editor-in-Chief
Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, India
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Nigeria
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
PEDAGOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT, ABAY KAZAKH NATIONAL PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Kazakhstan
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Bienvenu Kandala Fandidi Ngiang
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Latest articles
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The Relationship Between Leadership Styles and Decision-Making: A Conceptual Study
Abstract: Leadership plays a vital role in determining organizational effectiveness, particularly through its influence on decision-making processes. Effective decision-making is a fundamental managerial function that shapes organizational performance, strategic direction, and long-term sustainability. Leadership style, defined as the consistent pattern of behaviors adopted by leaders to influence and guide followers, significantly affects how decisions are formulated, communicated, and implemented within organizations. This conceptual paper examines the impact of three classical leadership …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 89–96 Read article
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Theoretical Frameworks and Empirical Results Regarding the Effect of Organizational Culture on Employee Performance and Productivity
Abstract: A crucial factor influencing employee conduct, productivity, and organizational efficacy is company culture. By analyzing current theoretical stances and experimental research, this study investigates the connection between organizational culture and worker performance and production.Organizational culture represents the shared values, beliefs, assumptions, and behavioral patterns that shape how employees interact, make decisions, and perform their responsibilities within an organization.The paper examines the main theories of organizational culture, such as Cameron and …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 54–64 Read article
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Digital Literacy: A Faculty-Based Comparative Study of Research Scholars at the University of Rajasthan
Abstract: This study explored how much “research scholars in the department of Social Science and Arts of the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur”, understand and use digital technologies. The findings based on 84 questionnaires show that scholars of the Social Science faculty have a relatively high digital literacy compared to those in the Arts faculty. Most of the respondents indicated that they were skilled in using open-access sources. However, about a quarter …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 34–43 Read article
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Passive Digital Phenotyping for Longitudinal Burnout and Occupational Mental Health Surveillance: A Transformer-Based Explainable Deep Learning Approach Using Smartphone Behavioral Streams
Abstract: Occupational burnout constitutes a pervasive yet chronically under-surveilled public health threat, its insidious temporal evolution rendering episodic self-report instruments structurally inadequate for early detection. This paper introduces BurnoutSense, a passive digital phenotyping framework that continuously harvests eight heterogeneous smartphone behavioral data streams encompassing application usage ecology, communication metadata, geospatial mobility, screen interaction dynamics, inferred sleep rhythmicity, keystroke kinematics, ambient noise exposure, and battery/charging cadence to construct individualized multivariate behavioral signatures …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 44–53 Read article
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Effects of Reels and short videos on human mind and Academic Life
Abstract: The rapid rise of short-form video platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts has fundamentally reshaped the way people consume information and entertainment. While these applications offer quick engagement and social connection, their excessive use has raised serious concerns about their psychological and academic impacts. This research investigates the relationship between short-form video addiction, mindfulness, academic anxiety, and academic engagement among university students. Drawing upon the theoretical framework …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Awareness, Behavior, and Gaps: A Survey-Based Analysis of Personal Hygiene, Home Safety, and Road Safety Practices
Abstract: Personal hygiene and public safety remain two of the most critical yet behaviorally neglected pillars of community health in India. Despite decades of national health campaigns, a persistent gap continues to exist between what people know and what they actually do — particularly among urban youth. This cross-sectional, survey-based study examined awareness levels, behavioral practices, and compliance gaps across three interconnected domains: personal hygiene, home accident prevention, and road safety, …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 65–72 Read article
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Resilience, Secular attitude and Forgiveness among indian men & women
Abstract: The present study investigates the relationship among forgiveness, resilience, and secular attitude among adults living in Pune, India. The primary objectives of the study were to examine the interrelationship between these three variables, evaluate the influence of secular attitude on forgiveness and resilience, and identify differences based on gender and region. 113 adults were selected through a simple random sampling method and were assessed using the Bharathiar University Resilience Scale …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 112–120 Read article
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Techniques Among Healthcare Workers in South India: A Regional Analysis of Efficacy and Barriers
Abstract: Healthcare workers (HCWs) in India, particularly in resource-limited settings, face high levels of occupational stress, yet structured stress-reduction interventions remain underutilized. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) offers a potential solution, but implementation challenges persist. To assess the effectiveness of an 8-week MBSR programme in reducing stress and enhancing mindfulness among HCWs in South India, and to identify barriers to its successful implementation across urban and rural settings. A quasi-experimental study was …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 99–103 Read article