Statement

Privacy Statement

International Academic Journal of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (IAJOBHRM) respects and is fully committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. The personal information collected—such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details—is used solely for the purpose of journal management, manuscript submission, peer review, and communication related to publication activities.

IAJOBHRM does not share, sell, or disclose any personal information to third parties without the explicit consent of the individual, except where required by law. All submitted manuscripts and related communications are treated as confidential and are accessible only to authorized journal staff and reviewers involved in the editorial process.

To safeguard this information, the journal employs secure systems and technologies that help protect data from unauthorized access or misuse. While anonymized and aggregated data may be used for internal statistical and operational purposes, no personally identifiable information is disclosed or shared externally.

By submitting manuscripts or otherwise engaging with the journal, authors, reviewers, and users consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Statement. IAJOBHRM reserves the right to update this policy at any time and encourages all users to review it periodically for any changes.

Ethical Statement

The International Academic Journal of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (IAJOBHRM) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct throughout the publication process. The journal promotes academic integrity, transparency, and fairness in its editorial and peer-review procedures.

Authors’ Responsibilities

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original, free of plagiarism, and based on accurate and verifiable data.

  • All contributing authors must be properly credited and must have significantly contributed to the research. All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.

  • Research involving human subjects must comply with recognized ethical standards, and authors must provide appropriate ethical approval documentation when applicable.

Peer Review Process

  • IAJOBHRM uses a double-blind peer-review process to maintain fairness and objectivity.

  • Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, provide constructive feedback, and maintain strict confidentiality.

  • Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that could compromise their impartiality in the review process.

Editors’ Responsibilities

  • Editors are responsible for overseeing an ethical and impartial manuscript evaluation process based solely on scholarly value.

  • Editors must avoid any conflicts of interest and must not use submitted materials for personal gain.

  • Editors are expected to uphold the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and all related materials.

Conflict of Interest

  • All participants in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, and editors—are required to disclose any financial, professional, or personal conflicts of interest that may influence their objectivity.

  • Disclosed conflicts will be transparently managed to ensure unbiased editorial decisions.

Research Integrity

  • IAJOBHRM strictly condemns research misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, data fabrication, and data falsification.

  • Any manuscript found to involve unethical research practices will be immediately rejected, and additional actions may be taken as necessary.

Retractions and Corrections

  • In the event of errors or ethical breaches discovered post-publication, the journal will take prompt and appropriate action, including issuing retractions or corrections.

  • Clear and transparent explanations for such actions will be provided to maintain the integrity of the academic record.