The Journal of Modern Medical Science (JMMS) is committed to maintaining transparency, integrity, and trust in scientific publishing. The journal follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) regarding the disclosure and management of conflicts of interest.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, academic, or professional relationships that could influence, or appear to influence, the research, review, or publication process. Full disclosure allows readers to assess the objectivity and credibility of the published work.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are required to:

• Submit a Conflict of Interest Statement with every manuscript.

• Disclose all financial support, funding sources, and sponsorships.

• Declare any personal, institutional, or professional relationships that may affect the study.

• State clearly if no conflict of interest exists.

Reviewer and Editor Responsibilities

Reviewers and editors must declare any conflicts that could affect their impartiality. Individuals with significant conflicts of interest should decline participation in the review or editorial decision-making process. Editors must ensure that editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific quality and merit of the manuscript.

Types of Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of interest may include:

• Financial relationships or funding.

• Employment or consultancy.

• Stock ownership or patents.

• Personal or family relationships.

• Academic competition or professional collaborations.

• Institutional affiliations that may influence judgment.

Editorial Policy

The editorial office evaluates all disclosed conflicts according to COPE and ICMJE guidelines. If an undisclosed conflict is identified after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the seriousness of the case.

Conclusion

The journal promotes transparency by requiring complete disclosure of potential conflicts of interest from authors, reviewers, and editors. Adherence to COPE and ICMJE standards helps ensure fairness, credibility, and public confidence in the scientific publication process.