AGC Journal of Management Studies (AGC-JMS)

AGC Journal of Management Studies (AGC-JMS)

A Peer-Reviewed Bi-Annual Journal by Amritsar Group of Colleges

Ethical Policy

The AGC Journal of Management Studies (AGC-JMS) is dedicated to promoting integrity, transparency, and ethical responsibility in research and scholarly publishing.

1. Research Ethics

Authors are expected to conduct their research responsibly and ethically. All data, findings, and conclusions must be reported honestly and accurately, without fabrication, falsification, or manipulation. Research involving human participants must be carried out with appropriate ethical approval and informed consent from participants.

2. Publication Ethics

AGC-JMS follows a double-blind peer-review process to ensure fairness and quality in publication. Authors must submit only original work that has not been published previously and is not under review by another journal. Any form of duplicate or simultaneous submission will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.

3. Plagiarism and AI Usage Policy

To maintain academic integrity, the manuscripts must be plagiarism free. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and properly cited. AGC-JMS requires all submitted content to be fully human-authored and the use of AI-generated content is not permitted.

4. Ethical Responsibilities

    Authors
    • Submit original and accurate research.
    • Properly acknowledge and cite all sources.
    • Follow ethical research practices and publication standards.
    Editors
    • Make impartial and fair editorial decisions.
    • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
    • Uphold the integrity and quality of the journal.
    Reviewers
    • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
    • Treat all manuscripts confidentially.
    • Declare any potential conflicts of interest and maintain professional integrity during the review process.

    By adhering to these principles, AGC-JMS aims to foster a trustworthy, ethical, and high-quality academic publishing environment.