Purpose

This journal requires authors, editors, and reviewers to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research, review, or editorial decisions. Transparency ensures the integrity and credibility of published work.

1. Authors

• Authors must disclose financial, personal, or professional relationships that could affect their work.
• Funding sources, affiliations, or sponsorships should be clearly mentioned.
• Any potential conflicts must be declared in the manuscript at submission.

2. Editors

• Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have personal, financial, or collaborative conflicts with the authors or the subject matter.
• Editorial decisions should remain objective and independent.

3. Reviewers

• Reviewers should avoid evaluating manuscripts where conflicts exist.
• Any relationships or interests that might bias the review process must be disclosed to the editor.

4. Publication Responsibility

• All disclosed conflicts will be published in the article if relevant.
• The journal reserves the right to take corrective action if undisclosed conflicts are discovered post-publication, including correction or retraction.

Commitment

The journal is committed to maintaining transparency and trust in the publication process by ensuring that all conflicts of interest are properly disclosed and managed.