Conflict of Interest
The editorial board will check the conflict of interest for each of the manuscripts in the initial check or throughout the review duration. Authors must declare if any conflict of interest is associated with their manuscripts.
1. Definition:
A conflict of interest occurs when financial, personal, or professional affiliations could influence research outcomes.
2. Disclosure Requirements:
Authors must disclose financial support, employment, stock ownership, and other potential conflicts.
Reviewers:
Reviewers must disclose any conflicts before accepting a review assignment.
3. Editorial Board:
Editorial members must disclose any conflicts related to the manuscripts they handle.