Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers should disclose relationships or circumstances that could influence the research, review, or publication process.

Potential conflicts may include:

• Financial relationships

• Employment

• Consultancy

• Funding

• Personal relationships

• Professional affiliations

• Intellectual property interests

• Other relevant interests

Where no conflict exists, authors may state:

"The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest."

Editors and reviewers should decline participation where a conflict could compromise impartiality.