International Journal of Multidisciplinary Evolutionary Research
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policy
The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Evolutionary Research is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, objectivity, and academic integrity in the publication process. To support these values, all parties involved—authors, reviewers, and editors—are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the content, review, or outcome of a manuscript.
For Authors
Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that may affect the objectivity, interpretation, or presentation of their work. Disclosures may include, but are not limited to:
All potential conflicts must be declared at the time of submission, and a formal statement should be included within the manuscript. If there are no conflicts to declare, the authors should explicitly state:
“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
For Reviewers
Reviewers must disclose any personal or professional circumstances that could compromise their impartiality when evaluating a manuscript. These may include:
If a reviewer feels that a conflict may exist, they must immediately inform the editorial office and decline the review.
For Editors
Editors involved in manuscript handling must recuse themselves from decisions if any potential conflict of interest exists. This includes:
In such cases, the manuscript will be reassigned to an unbiased editor to ensure the integrity of the editorial process.
Managing Conflicts of Interest
The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Evolutionary Research follows the steps below to manage any identified conflicts:
Failure to disclose a conflict of interest may lead to manuscript rejection or retraction. Upholding this policy is critical to ensuring the credibility, neutrality, and scientific value of the journal.
By committing to full disclosure, the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Evolutionary Research reinforces its mission to support ethical and unbiased scholarly contributions across diverse academic disciplines.