Conflict of Interest Policy
How JBRES handles conflicts of interest for authors, editors, and reviewers.
Definition
A conflict of interest (COI) occurs when professional judgment about a primary interest (scientific integrity) may be influenced by a secondary interest (financial gain, personal relationships, career advancement, etc.).
For Authors
All authors must disclose in the manuscript any financial or non-financial interests that could be perceived as influencing the research. This includes:
- Employment, consultancy, or advisory roles with companies related to the research
- Ownership of shares or equity in related companies
- Grants, honoraria, or speaker fees from relevant organizations
- Patent applications related to the research findings
If no COI exists, authors must include the statement: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."
For Reviewers
Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest, including: co-authorship with any author in the past 3 years, employment at the same institution, financial interest in the outcome, or personal relationship with any author.
For Editors
Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists. In such cases, the manuscript is reassigned to another editor or handled directly by the Editor-in-Chief.
Undisclosed COI
Discovery of an undisclosed COI after publication may result in an editorial note, correction, or retraction depending on the severity of the conflict and its likely impact on the findings.