Conflict of Interest Policy
Scientific research findings must be based on objective, unbiased analysis and interpretation. Authors are therefore expected to disclose any relationships that might influence, or appear to influence, the neutrality of the research presented.
Participants in the Editorial Process
A conflict of interest exists when an author (or their institution), reviewer, or editorial board member has financial or personal relationships with individuals or organizations that may inappropriately influence their actions, judgments, or decisions. Disclosure of such relationships is essential for ensuring transparency and maintaining research integrity. The existence of a potential conflict is not, in itself, an indication of unethical behavior.
Common types of conflicts include: employment, consultancy, share ownership, financial compensation, paid engagements, or patent ownership.
Disclosure
All authors are required to complete and sign the Unified Disclosure Form: Publication Ethics and Conflict of Interest, available at:
https://hit.misuratau.edu.ly/arts/en/submission.php
Each author is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. The corresponding author must include a Conflict of Interest Statement within the manuscript itself (not just the form), listing all authors and disclosing any individual conflicts, if applicable.
Examples of how to include the statement in the manuscript:
- If no conflict of interest exists:
Conflict of Interest:
The authors confirm that they have completed the unified disclosure form and have no conflicts of interest to declare.
- If a conflict of interest exists:
Conflict of Interest:
All authors have completed the unified disclosure form. Ahmed Mohamed and Mohamed Ahmed are former employees of University (X), while Ali Mustafa is currently employed by the same university. The remaining authors declare no conflicts of interest.
For the legal and ethical standards governing this policy, please refer to the journal’s general Publishing Policies.
