Pertanika Journal of Physical Education and Sports (PJPES) is committed to upholding and advancing the standards of scholarly publishing for publishers, editors, and authors. This approach is aligned with the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) commencing 2018. Accordingly, the PJPES Ethics and Misconduct Statement ensures that all parties adhere to the principles of academic integrity, transparency, and professional responsibility in scholarly publishing. For more information, reference can be made to the International Standards for Editors and Authors issued by COPE.  This statement follows a chronological order, starting from the research process (for authors), followed by the submission and editorial process (for editors), and the subsequent publication process.