Conflict of Interest Policy

Ensuring Transparency and Integrity in Research Publications

Conflict of Interest Policy – Contusm Publications

At Contusm Publications, we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in all published research. A conflict of interest (COI) arises when authors, reviewers, or editors have financial, personal, professional, or ideological interests that could influence their objectivity.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must disclose any financial, personal, professional, or political/ideological relationships that could affect their research. This includes funding sources, employment, patents, investments, or close personal connections.

Reviewer and Editor Responsibilities

Reviewers and editors must recuse themselves if any potential COI could affect impartiality. Editorial decisions are made based on scientific merit, using multiple reviewers to minimize bias.

Conflict Management

Contusm Publications manages conflicts by requesting disclosure statements, assigning alternate reviewers or editors if necessary, and publishing COI statements alongside articles to maintain transparency and trust in the research.