Transparency & trust

Conflict of Interest Policy

WJAPS requires authors, editors, and reviewers to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence research, review, or editorial decisions. Transparency ensures the integrity and credibility of published work.

Full disclosure All stakeholders Ethical integrity
AuthorsMust disclose
EditorsMust recuse
ReviewersMust report
PublishedIf relevant

01. Authors

Authors must disclose financial, personal, or professional relationships that could affect their work.

Funding sources, affiliations, or sponsorships should be clearly mentioned.

Any potential conflicts must be declared in the manuscript at submission.

02. Editors

Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have personal, financial, or collaborative conflicts with the authors or the subject matter.

Editorial decisions should remain objective and independent.

03. Reviewers

Reviewers should avoid evaluating manuscripts where conflicts exist.

Any relationships or interests that might bias the review process must be disclosed to the editor.

04. Publication Responsibility

All disclosed conflicts will be published in the article if relevant.

The journal reserves the right to take corrective action if undisclosed conflicts are discovered post-publication, including correction or retraction.

Commitment

WJAPS is committed to maintaining transparency and trust in the publication process by ensuring that all conflicts of interest are properly disclosed and managed.

Policy Summary

Applies To Authors, Editors, Reviewers
Disclosure Mandatory
Transparency Required
Corrections Possible if undisclosed

Questions About Conflicts of Interest?

Contact the editorial office for clarification or ethical guidance.

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