Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences (JMPHSS) publishes original research papers with the understanding that these papers are not being considered for publishing elsewhere. Submission are accepted throughout the year with an average review time of 8-12 weeks.

Online submission

Authors must submit their manuscripts online via the following link:

https://global-jws.com/ojs/index.php/global-jws/submission

Submission Requirements

Before submitting a manuscript to JMPHSS, authors are required to ensure and confirm the following:

• The manuscript has not been previously published, is not under review elsewhere, and will not be submitted elsewhere during the review period at JMPHSS. Manuscripts presented and published in academic conference proceedings or workshops are eligible for consideration after major revisions and improvements in advance version.
• Opinions, information, and figures presented in articles are the sole responsibility of the author/s and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Journal of Management Practices, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The author, not JMPHSS, is accountable for any clinical guidance or statements published.
• Lead authors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions to publish from their organization/employer and/or funders. Also ethical approvals will be obtained wherever required based on subject status and nature of study.
• Manuscripts must undergo plagiarism checks, both in whole and in part.
• Correspondence regarding the manuscript will be conducted with the responsible author, and any communications from other sources will be disregarded.
• Authors, referees, and senior users involved in the publication process must declare any conflicts of interest (in the conflict of interest form).
• Manuscripts should not have been previously submitted to JMPHSS for review.
• Any working papers or prior drafts posted on websites or databases will be removed during the review process.
• Plagiarism screening will be conducted for all submissions, and manuscripts containing plagiarism will be rejected. For more details, refer to COPE Guidelines here.
• The use of Artificial Intelligence tools, such as chatbots, ChatGPT to generate any part of the submission is prohibited as it constitutes plagiarism. Submissions will be scanned for the use of AI. However, authors may use automated tools to enhance the readability of their own written text.

Criteria for Publication

To be published in JMPHSS, a manuscript must make strong theoretical and empirical contributions to the field of management, arts and humanities and social sciences. Authors interested in publishing with JMPHSS should strive to produce original, interesting, valuable, insightful, and important research. The acceptance of article for publication in JMPHSS highly depends upon the originality, value, importance, and significance of your research. Submissions that do not offer strong theoretical or empirical contribution will not be reviewed and may be desk rejected.

Each submitted manuscript would be assigned to action editor for evaluation. The action editor will decide whether to forward the manuscript to the reviewers. Typically, papers should be no longer than 10000 no of words (using one-inch margins, left aligned, and Times New Roman 12-point font) including references, tables, figures, and appendixes.

Author Instructions

• The manuscript should be composed using Word software and submitted in Word Docx (2016) format. Submission is exclusively via the journal's website or editor email.
• Manuscripts under review and for publication in this journal must not have been previously published in other domestic or foreign journals, nor concurrently submitted to other domestic or foreign journals for review.
• Manuscripts should adhere to the journal's formatting guidelines. For specific formatting requirements for different types of articles, please refer to the corresponding section on the types of articles page.

The general structure of articles should follow the outlined format:

Formatting: Ensure the manuscript is in Microsoft Word .doc or .docx format, Times New Roman font, size 11 for the main text, and devoid of unnecessary formatting. Avoid numbering pages, using Endnotes, inserting Headers or Footers, or placing text in boxes. The editorial team will format your article according to JMPHSS's style.

Title: Keep it concise yet captivating, including keywords for database searches. JMPHSS may assign a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to your article prior to publication.

Authors: Provide names (given and family) of all authors without titles/qualifications or degrees; include affiliations (e.g., institution/location) for each author and an email address for corresponding correspondence. All named authors must consent to publication, verified before publication.

Abstract: For full-length articles, craft a brief abstract within 300 words. Utilize headings: Introduction, Objective, Method, Results, Conclusion. Abstracts are frequently indexed by search engines.

Keywords: Offer up to 5 keywords to elucidate content for online searches. Keywords should ideally be single words, although specialist terms or acronyms spanning two or three words are acceptable. Ensure each keyword appears in both the abstract and main text.

Abbreviations/Acronyms: Employ sparingly. Introduce them after the full term's first usage in the abstract and main article (e.g., World Health Organization (WHO)), then utilize only the acronym thereafter.

Main Article: Typically comprises Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

Tables: Each table requires a number and title, referenced in the text. Avoid shading and maintain simple formatting. Use 'n' instead of 'N', '% instead of 'percentage', and present 'n' and '%' in the same column (e.g., 'n (%)'). Employ p-value, not P-value. Refer to Table Presentation Guidelines for assistance. If the table has been previously published elsewhere, obtain copyright holder consent for republication.

Images/Charts: Limit images to photographs, graphs, and other visuals. Submit these as separate .jpg files (not Word or ppt), preferably high resolution. Each image should be numbered with a caption specifying credit or copyright. If not the author's property, obtain written/email permission from the copyright holder. Permission from identifiable individuals, preferably in writing/email, is required for publication.

Hyperlinks/Websites: Ensure functionality.

Include as needed: Declarations of conflict of interest from all authors; funding sources; permission from organization/employer and/or funder; ethical approval for clinical research involving human subjects (provide documentation); authors' roles in the study; acknowledgements.

Article Text

Organize the content under the following headings:

Introduction	Outline the problem statement, theoretical foundations, research background, goals, questions, or hypotheses.
Theoretical Foundations and Research Background	Define concepts and present relevant internal and external research findings supporting hypotheses and conceptual models.
Methodology	Provide details of the research plan, data collection tools and methods, sample demographics, model, variables, and calculations.
Data Analysis	Report demographic characteristics of the sample and results of statistical analysis of the model and research hypotheses.
Discussion and Conclusion	Present main findings, compare with related research, offer practical suggestions, future research directions, and limitations.
Conflict of Interest	Declare any potential conflicts under the heading of “Conflict of the Interest” before acknowledgments.
Acknowledgments	Acknowledge individuals who contributed to the study but are not listed as authors, as well as organizations sponsoring or funding the research.
References	Arrange references at the end of the article without numbering. Include all references cited in the article, providing full details in the specified format. Use Times New Roman font size 12 for references.

Reference Style

The in-text citation should be followed by the author’s last name and year of publication. For the direct citation and indirect citation, the authors should apply the below-mentioned style:

For Direct Citation:

Hasker (1987) has demonstrated that practice improves performance.

For Indirect Citation:

The positive effect of practice upon performance has been demonstrated (Hasker, 1987). If a single author has multiple studies in the same year, the studies will be differentiated by adding (a, and b) with the year of publication. For example, (Hofstede, 1980a, 1980b). In the same way, if there are multiple authors, then ‘&’ (for indirect citation) and ‘and’ for direct citation) will be used before the name of last author and semi-colon (;) will be used for differentiating the multiple studies by the multiple authors. For example, (Gelfand, Erez, & Aycan, 2007; Tsui, Nifadkar, & Ou, 2007). If there are six or more than six authors, then “et al.,” or “et al.” will be used with the first name of the author.

For book, the page number may be added with the year like, Bean and Fix (1992, pp. 44-50) or (Bean & Fix, 1992, pp. 44-50). There is no need of citation pages’ number for any other citation than the citation of book reference.

References for book

Burt, R. S. (2005). Brokerage and closure: An introduction to social capital. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Chapter of the Book or Book with Editors

Leung, K., & Ang, S. (2009). Culture, organizations, and institutions: An integrative review. In R. S. Bhagat & R. M. Steers (Eds.), Cambridge handbook of culture, organizations, and work (pp. 23-45). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Journal Article

Carpenter, M. A., Li, M., & Jiang, H. (2012). Social network research in organizational contexts: A systematic review of methodological issues and choices. Journal of Management Practices Humanities and Social Sciences, 38(4), 1328-1361.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0149206312440119

Conference/Proceedings Paper

Gully, S. M., Payne, S. C., Kiechel, K. L., & Whiteman, J. K. (1999, April). Affective reactions and performance outcomes of error-based training. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Working Paper/Discussion Paper

Gardner, T. M., Moynihan, L. M., Park, H. J., & Wright, P. M. (2001). Beginning to unlock the black box in the HR firm performance relationship: The impact of HR practices on employee attitudes and employee outcomes (CAHRS Working Paper 01-12). Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies.

Dissertation/Thesis/Unpublished Work

Taras, V. (2008). Work-related acculturation: Change in individual work-related cultural values following immigration (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Online Source

Taras, V. (2008). Catalogue of instruments for measuring culture. Retrieved from

http://vtaras.com/files/Culture Survey Catalogue.pdf

Screening for Plagiarism

As a reputable international journal, Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences (JMPHSS) is committed to ensuring that all authors adhere to rigorous academic integrity standards, with a particular emphasis on combating plagiarism. In accordance with the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Journal of Management Practices, Humanities, and Social Sciences (JMPHSS) adheres to a Zero Tolerance policy towards plagiarism. JMPHSS vehemently opposes and discourages any form of plagiarism. For reference it follow the guidelines provided in Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website:

(http://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/Documents/Plagiarism/Plagiarism%20Policy.pdf)

All submissions to JMPHSS will undergo plagiarism screening, and manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected. JMPHSS uses Turnitin, and our own software to detect submissions that overlap with published and submitted manuscripts. Papers submitted to JMPHSS must maintain a similarity level of less than 20%. Manuscripts that are found to have been plagiarized from a manuscript by other authors, whether published or unpublished, will be rejected and the authors may incur sanctions. Any published articles may need to be corrected or retracted.

Editors and reviewers will assess instances of minor plagiarism, such as the reuse of parts of an introduction from a previous paper or self-plagiarism, which involves recycling significant or nearly identical sections of one's own work without acknowledgment. In the event of post-publication discovery of plagiarism, retraction will be initiated, and a statement will be published in the subsequent issue. Following guidelines are provided to this matter:

(http://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/Plagiarism/Pages/default.aspx)

Plagiarism encompasses presenting another person’s ideas or words as your own without proper permission, credit, or acknowledgment, or failing to cite sources correctly. It can range from direct copying to rephrasing another's work. We emphasize that plagiarism is a serious academic offense, even if unintentional, and is unacceptable in international academic publications. Proper citation is essential when using specific information from a source.

Identifying potential plagiarism involves several scenarios:

1. Literal copying occurs when an author reproduces another's work word for word without permission or acknowledgment. This can be detected by comparing the original source with the suspected manuscript.
2. Substantial copying involves reproducing a significant portion of another's work without permission or acknowledgment. Both the quality and quantity of the copied text are considered, with quality referring to its value in relation to the overall work.
3. Paraphrasing occurs when an author takes ideas, words, or phrases from a source and presents them as their own without proper citation. This form of plagiarism can be challenging to detect.

At JMPHSS, we uphold academic integrity rigorously. The editorial team reserves the right to withdraw acceptance from any paper found to violate these standards. Additionally, we may remove or restrict access to files containing unlawful content or content that violates JMPHSS policies or the rights of third parties.

For more information, potential authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office at info@global-jws.com.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. As we have applied for membership and  as a potential member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.

Authors must avoid misrepresenting research results, as it undermines trust in the journal, damages the professionalism of scientific authorship, and ultimately harms the scientific enterprise. Adhering to principles of good scientific practice can help maintain the integrity of research and its presentation. These principles include*:

Exclusive Submission: Manuscripts should not be submitted to multiple journals at the same time.

Originality and Prior Publication: The work submitted should be original and not previously published in any form or language, unless it is an expansion of prior work. Transparency about the re-use of material is crucial to avoid issues of text recycling or self-plagiarism.

Avoiding Fragmentation: A single study should not be divided into multiple parts to increase the number of submissions, either to various journals or over time to the same journal (known as 'salami-slicing' or 'salami publishing').

Justifiable Concurrent or Secondary Publication: Concurrent or secondary publication is acceptable in certain circumstances, such as translations or when the manuscript targets a different audience.

Honest Presentation of Results: Results must be presented clearly and honestly, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation of data (including image manipulation). Authors should follow discipline-specific guidelines for data acquisition, selection, and processing.

Proper Attribution: Authors must not present others' data, text, or theories as their own. Proper acknowledgment must be given to other works, including those that are closely copied, summarized, or paraphrased. Quotation marks should be used for verbatim copying, and permissions must be obtained for copyrighted material.

Citing Relevant Literature: Research articles should cite appropriate and relevant literature to support their claims. Excessive or inappropriate self-citation and coordinated self-citation among multiple authors are strongly discouraged.

Avoiding Defamatory Statements: Authors should avoid making false statements about individuals or entities, as well as descriptions of their behavior or actions that could be interpreted as personal attacks or allegations.

Identifying Misapplied Research: Any research that could be misused to threaten public health or national security should be clearly identified in the manuscript. This includes research on harmful biological agents or toxins, disruptions to vaccine immunity, unusual chemical hazards, and the weaponization of research or technology.

Accurate Authorship: Authors should confirm that the author list, the Corresponding Author, and the order of authors are correct at the time of submission. Changes to authorship during the revision stages are generally not allowed but may be warranted in some cases. Detailed explanations for any changes in authorship must be provided. Note that changes to authorship are not permitted after manuscript acceptance.

*All of the above are guidelines and authors need to make sure to respect third parties’ rights such as copyright and/or moral rights.

Upon request authors should be prepared to send relevant documentation or data in order to verify the validity of the results presented. This could be in the form of raw data, samples, records, etc. Sensitive information in the form of confidential or proprietary data is excluded.

Misconduct/Retraction Policy

JMPHSS takes seriously all allegations of potential misconduct. If there is a suspicion of misconduct, If, after investigation, the allegation seems to raise valid concerns, the accused author will be contacted and given an opportunity to address the issue. If misconduct has been established beyond reasonable doubt, this may result in the Editor-in-Chief’s implementation of the following measures, including, but not limited to:

• If the article is still under consideration, it may be rejected and returned to the author.
• If the article has already been published online, depending on the nature and severity of the infraction, either an erratum will be placed with the article or in severe cases retraction of the article will occur. The reason must be given in the published erratum or retraction note. Please note that retraction means that the paper is maintained on the platform, watermarked “retracted” and explanation for the retraction is provided in a note linked to the watermarked article.
• The paper's HTML version gets eliminated.
• The author’s institution may be informed

Retraction: On rare occasions, when the scientific information in an article is substantially undermined, it may be necessary for published articles to be retracted. JMPHSS will follow the COPE guidelines and Elsevier policy regarding article retraction in such cases.

Retracted articles are indexed and linked to the original article.

Authorship

Listing the names of the contributors on a paper is an effective method for acknowledging those who contributed greatly. It also guarantees that those accountable for the authenticity of content are made transparent.

All the following conditions shall be met by the authors mentioned in an article:

• Make an important contribution to reporting, whether in designing, designing, executing, acquiring, analyzing and interpreting data, or in any of these fields.
• The draft was written or amended extensively or objectively.
• Settled on a paper that would be submitted to the journal.
• Reviewed and agreed on all versions of the article before submission, during revision, the final version accepted for publication, and any significant changes introduced at the proofing stage.
• Agree to take and bear responsibility for the contents of the article and to answer any concern raised about accuracy or integrity of the published work.

Above statements are based on/adapted from:

• ICMJE, Defining the Role of Authors and Contributors,
• Transparency in authors’ contributions and responsibilities to promote integrity in scientific publication, McNutt at all, PNAS February 27, 2018

Affiliation

The primary affiliation for each author should be the institution where the majority of their work was conducted. If an author has since relocated, the current address may also be provided. Addresses will not be updated or changed after the article has been published.

Changes to Authorship

Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure the accuracy of the author group, the Corresponding Author, and the order of authors at the time of submission. Changes to authorship, including adding or deleting authors or altering the order of authors, will not be accepted after manuscript acceptance.
Please note that author names will be published exactly as they appear on the accepted submission.
Ensure that all author names are included and spelled correctly, and that addresses and affiliations are up-to-date.
Adding or deleting authors during the revision stage is generally not allowed, though exceptions may be made in certain cases. Any changes must be justified, and approval is at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. Individual journals may have specific policies regarding changes to authorship during revision.

Author Identification

Authors are encouraged to use their ORCID ID when submitting an article or to obtain an ORCID ID through the submission process.

Data Transparency

All authors must ensure that all data, materials, and software applications or custom code supporting their published claims are available and comply with field standards. Note that journals may have specific policies on sharing research data in line with disciplinary norms and expectations.

Role of the Corresponding Author

One author is designated as the Corresponding Author and acts on behalf of all co-authors to ensure that any questions related to the accuracy or integrity of the work are appropriately addressed. The Corresponding Author's responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all listed authors have approved the manuscript prior to submission, including the order of authors;
• Handling all communication between the journal and co-authors before and after publication;
• Providing transparency on the reuse of material and mentioning any unpublished material (e.g., manuscripts in press) in a cover letter to the Editor;
• Ensuring disclosures, declarations, and transparency on data statements from all authors are included in the manuscript, as appropriate.

Author Contributions

In the absence of specific instructions and in fields where it is possible to describe individual contributions, the Publisher recommends including contribution statements that specify each author's role to promote transparency. These contributions should be listed on a separate title page.

Authorship Issues or Disputes

In the event of an authorship dispute during peer review or after publication, the Journal will not investigate or adjudicate. Authors must resolve the dispute among themselves. If they cannot, the Journal reserves the right to withdraw the manuscript from the editorial process or, in the case of a published paper, raise the issue with the authors’ institutions and follow their guidelines. JMPHSS follow COPE guidelines to resolve authorship issues.

Confidentiality

Authors must treat all communication with the Journal as confidential. This includes correspondence with journal representatives such as Editors-in-Chief, Handling Editors, and reviewers, unless explicit consent has been received to share the information.

Conflicts of Interest Statement

Transparency in research is crucial.

1. The potential and relevant competing financial, personal, social, or other interests of all authors that might be influenced by the publication of the manuscript's results must be disclosed and communicated to the editor.
2. Authors should reveal any potential conflicts of interest as early as possible, including but not limited to employment, consultancies, honoraria, patent applications or registrations, grants, or other funding.
3. Additionally, all sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed, along with a brief description of the role, if any, played by the sponsors during various stages of the research.

For detailed guidelines, refer to Elsevier “Declaration of Interest” policy.

Statement on Informed Consent

For research work dealing with human subjects, participants (or their parent or guardian in the case of children under 18) should be asked for their informed consent before their involvement in the study and this should be highlighted in the research work too. For more information, please review the Elsevier Policy on the Use of Images or Personal Information of Patients or other Individuals.