Publication Ethics
Ethical framework
PJP aligns its ethics posture with internationally recognized publication-ethics guidance and applies consistent procedures for identifying, evaluating, and responding to ethical concerns.
Authorship and Contributorship
On first use, authorship denotes substantial intellectual contribution and responsibility for the integrity of the work, while contributor-ship records specific roles (for example, data collection, analysis, drafting) without necessarily meeting full authorship thresholds. The journal expects transparent attribution and discourages guest, gift, or ghost authorship.
Conflicts of Interest (COI)
A Conflict of Interest (COI) is any relationship or interest, financial or non-financial, that could reasonably be perceived to influence the work. All parties must disclose relevant interests, and the journal evaluates disclosures as part of editorial decision-making.
Human Ethics, Consent, and Confidentiality
Research involving humans must comply with institutional ethics oversight and appropriate consent. On first use, informed consent means participants understand study purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and withdrawal rights. Authors must protect confidentiality and avoid exposing identifiable participant data without explicit permission and justification.
Misconduct Handling
On first use, research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and serious misrepresentation of methods or results. The journal applies a structured process for concerns: preliminary assessment, evidence gathering, author communication, institutional contact where appropriate, and final editorial action.
Corrections and Retractions
Correction (Corrigendum/Erratum)
For honest errors that do not invalidate conclusions
Retraction
When findings are unreliable due to error or misconduct, or when ethical violations compromise the work.Notices are written to be transparent, traceable, and protective of the scholarly record.