The Conflict of Interest (COI) policy for our journal website is designed to ensure the integrity, objectivity, and traarency of the publication process. The policy aims to identify and manage potential conflicts of interest that could compromise the credibility and impartiality of the content published on our website. This policy applies to all individuals involved in the journal, including authors, reviewers, editors, and staff members.

A conflict of interest arises when an individual's personal, professional, or financial interests have the potential to influence their judgment, objectivity, or decision-making in a way that could compromise the credibility or fairness of the publication process. Conflicts of interest can be both actual and perceived.

Authors: All authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could be perceived as influencing their research, analysis, or conclusions. These conflicts may include, but are not limited to, financial interests, employment affiliations, funding sources, and personal relationships that could affect their work.

Reviewers: Reviewers should promptly disclose to the journal any conflicts of interest that may compromise their ability to provide an unbiased evaluation of a manuscript. If a reviewer suspects a potential conflict of interest with a specific submission, they should notify the editor-in-chief.

Editors and Editorial Board Members: Editors and members of the editorial board should disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence their editorial decisions. If an editor or board member is involved in a submission, they should recuse themselves from the review process and assign another editor to handle the manuscript.

Transparency: Disclosures of conflicts of interest will be published alongside the relevant articles to ensure transparency. The information will be made available to readers to assess the potential impact of any conflicts on the research, analysis, or conclusions presented.

Reviewer Assignment: Editors will carefully consider the disclosed conflicts of interest when selecting reviewers for a manuscript. Reviewers with potential conflicts will be excluded from the review process, and alternative reviewers will be sought to ensure impartial evaluations.

Editorial Decision Making: Editors will evaluate the disclosed conflicts of interest in the context of the submitted manuscripts. They will consider whether any conflicts have influenced the research design, data interpretation, or conclusions drawn. Editors will make decisions based on the scientific rigor and quality of the work, irrespective of any conflicts of interest.

Editorial Independence: Editors and editorial board members will strive to maintain their independence and avoid conflicts of interest in their editorial decisions. They should not exploit their position to advance personal or professional interests that could compromise the integrity of the publication process.

Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may result in various consequences, including but not limited to, rejection of a manuscript, retraction of a published article, exclusion from the peer review process, or removal from the editorial board. The enforcement of this policy will be handled by the journal's editorial team.

Our Conflict of Interest Policy underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and impartiality in the publication process. By promoting transparency and managing conflicts of interest, we aim to ensure the credibility and trustworthiness of the content published on our journal website.