This policy ensures the integrity and impartiality of the journal's editorial and review processes by addressing any conflicts of interest that could influence decisions about publication.

A conflict of interest arises when personal, financial, or professional relationships could affect, or be seen to affect, the impartiality of decisions related to manuscript submission, review, or publication.

1. Disclosure Requirements

• Authors: Must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their research or manuscript during submission.
• Editors: Must avoid handling manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest. If a conflict arises, they must recuse themselves from the decision-making process.
• Reviewers: Must declare any conflicts of interest when agreeing to review a manuscript. If a conflict is identified during the review, they must notify the editor and step down from the review.

2. Managing Conflicts of Interest
When a conflict of interest is identified, the affected party will be removed from the decision-making process. Manuscripts may be reassigned to other editors or reviewers if necessary.

3. Consequences
Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may result in retraction of published articles or removal from the journal's editorial or reviewer board.

4. Commitment to Integrity
The journal is committed to maintaining a transparent and fair process for publication and ensuring the highest standards of ethical conduct.