Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers and editors should declare any conflicts of interest as soon as possible, such as when submitting a manuscript or accepting a review. Conflict of interest is understood as any personal, professional or financial interest that could bias the publication process of the journal.

Examples of conflicts of interest may include:

• Receiving financial support from commercial companies interested in the results.
• Maintaining personal relationships that could compromise impartiality during review or publication.
• Participation in professional competitions that may prevent an impartial evaluation of a submitted manuscript.

The disclosure of a conflict of interest by an author does not necessarily imply that the manuscript will be rejected by the journal. If it is discovered that an author has a conflict of interest that was not disclosed during the submission and review process, the editor will take appropriate action, which may include publishing a correction or a retraction.