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