Publication Ethic

Putra Jaya Journal of Management and Organizational Studies is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of publication malpractice. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines, ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in every stage of the publication process.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in this peer-reviewed journal is an essential contribution to the development of a credible and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them.

All parties involved in the publishing process (authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher) are expected to adhere to ethical standards at all stages of publication.

Duties of Authors
Authors must:
- Ensure that their work is original and free from plagiarism
- Properly cite and acknowledge all sources
- Avoid multiple, redundant, or simultaneous submissions
- Provide accurate data and avoid fabrication or falsification
- Disclose any conflicts of interest
- Agree to corrections or retractions when necessary

Duties of Editors
Editors are responsible for:
- Making publication decisions based on academic merit and relevance
- Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
- Ensuring a fair and unbiased peer-review process
- Avoiding conflicts of interest
- Taking action against ethical violations when identified

Duties of Reviewers
Reviewers must:
- Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations
- Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
- Identify relevant published work not cited by authors
- Report any suspected ethical issues (plagiarism, duplication, etc.)
- Decline review if conflicts of interest exist

Duties of Publisher
The publisher is committed to:
- Supporting editorial independence
- Ensuring integrity of the academic record
- Preventing commercial influence on editorial decisions
- Addressing ethical issues transparently and responsibly

Publication Misconduct
This journal does not tolerate:

- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Duplicate publication
- Improper authorship attribution

Any violation will result in actions such as:

- Rejection of manuscript
- Retraction of published article
- Notification to affiliated institutions

Corrections and Retractions

If errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, clarifications, or retractions to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.