As The Pertanika Journal of Professional Development and Continuing Education (ProCEd) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. These guidelines are informed by internationally recognised principles, particularly those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and serve as a foundational framework for authors, editors, and reviewers involved in the publication process. ProCEd ensures that all submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous and impartial peer review, with transparency and integrity at every stage from research conduct and manuscript submission to peer evaluation and final publication.