Conflict of Interest Policy

To ensure objectivity and integrity throughout the publication process, all parties involved must declare any potential or existing conflicts of interest:

Authors: Must disclose any financial, personal, or institutional relationships that could influence or be perceived to influence the research findings or data interpretation in the manuscript.

Reviewers: Must decline review invitations if they have a conflict of interest (e.g., familial relationships, ongoing research collaborations, or professional competition) with any of the authors.

Editors: Must recuse themselves from editorial decision-making processes if they have a conflict of interest regarding the submitted manuscript.