Conflict of Interest Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Sadaa Al-Qalam Journal for Humanities and Applied Sciences

Sadaa Al-Qalam Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and objectivity. Transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest is crucial to ensuring research credibility and reader trust.

1. Definition of Conflict of Interest:

A conflict of interest exists when financial, personal, or institutional relationships could inappropriately influence—or be perceived to influence—the research, its evaluation, or editorial decisions. This includes:

  • Financial Interests: Grants, funding, or consultancies related to the research topic.

  • Personal Relationships: Kinship, friendship, or personal rivalries between authors and reviewers/editors.

  • Institutional Affiliations: Employment or membership in organizations interested in the research outcome.

2. Responsibilities:

  • Authors: Must declare any potential conflicts upon submission. If none exist, they should state: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."

  • Reviewers: Must notify the Editor-in-Chief immediately and recuse themselves if a conflict is identified.

  • Editors: Must handle all submissions fairly and step down from decision-making regarding manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional stake.

3. Consequences:

Failure to disclose a potential conflict of interest may result in the rejection of the manuscript or its retraction if discovered after publication.