Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any conflicts of interest as soon as possible, such as at the time of manuscript submission or when accepting a review. A conflict of interest is understood as any personal, professional, or financial interest that could potentially bias the journal’s publication process.

Examples of conflicts of interest may include:

• Receiving financial support from commercial companies interested in the results.
• Maintaining personal relationships that could compromise impartiality during the review or publication process.
• Participation in professional competitions that might prevent an impartial evaluation of a submitted manuscript.

The disclosure of a conflict of interest by an author does not necessarily imply that the manuscript will be rejected by the journal. If it is discovered that an author has a conflict of interest that was not disclosed during the submission and review process, the editor will take appropriate action, which may include publishing a correction or retraction.