Conflict of Interest Policy
KJISS is committed to transparency and objectivity in research publication. A conflict of interest exists when professional judgment regarding a primary interest (e.g., research validity) may be influenced by a secondary interest (e.g., financial gain).
Requirements
|
Party |
Obligation |
|
Authors |
Disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence objectivity. |
|
Reviewers |
Disclose any conflicts and decline to review where such conflicts exist. |
|
Editors |
Disclose any conflicts affecting decision-making. |
Actions
Disclosure does not automatically lead to rejection. The journal may:
- Require further disclosure in the published article
- Seek additional reviews
- In some cases, reject the manuscript
