Conflict of Interest Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy – Reviewers and Editorial Board

The Journal of Sustainable Research in the Humanities is committed to ensuring transparency and integrity at all stages of the publication process, including peer review and editorial decisions. Managing conflicts of interest is a key component of publication ethics. All reviewers and editorial board members are required to disclose any potential conflict of interest before or during their involvement in reviewing or handling scientific content.

1. Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest is any situation that may influence, or appear to influence, the objectivity and fairness of a review or editorial decision, due to personal, professional, or financial relationships.

2. Conflicts of Interest – Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Decline to review any manuscript if they have a personal or professional connection with the authors (e.g., supervisors, colleagues, research collaborators, or direct competitors).

  • Inform the editorial office of any potential conflict of interest before accepting a review assignment.

  • Maintain objectivity and confidentiality, and not use any content from the manuscript in their own research.

Journal Procedure:

  • If the journal is informed of an actual or potential conflict of interest, the review will be withdrawn immediately and a neutral reviewer will be assigned.

3. Conflicts of Interest – Editorial Board

Editorial board members are expected to:

  • Refrain from making editorial decisions on manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional interest.

  • Disclose any potential conflict of interest when handling submissions from institutions or individuals with whom they have formal or personal relationships.

  • Delegate editorial decisions to another impartial editor when a conflict exists.

Journal Procedure:

  • All cases of conflict of interest are documented, including how they are addressed, to ensure transparency.

  • This policy is reviewed regularly and updated in line with international standards.

4. Transparency and Updates

The journal is committed to regularly reviewing and updating this policy to align with international best practices and to uphold academic integrity in all aspects of the publishing process.