1. Purpose of the Policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that potential conflicts of interest are identified, disclosed and appropriately managed throughout the publication process.

Advanced Scientific Research recognizes that authors, reviewers, editors and other participants in scholarly publishing may have relationships or interests that could influence, or reasonably appear to influence, their professional judgment.

2. What Is a Conflict of Interest?

A conflict of interest exists when personal, financial, professional, academic or other relationships could reasonably be perceived as influencing a person's objectivity, judgment or decision-making in connection with a manuscript or publication.

Conflicts may be actual, potential or perceived. Advanced Scientific Research encourages disclosure whenever a reasonable reader could consider an interest relevant to the research or editorial decision.

3. Types of Potential Conflicts

4. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for identifying and disclosing relevant conflicts of interest at the time of manuscript submission.

Authors should disclose, where applicable:

• Financial relationships relevant to the research.
• Research funding and sponsorship.
• Employment or consultancy relationships.
• Relevant patents or intellectual property interests.
• Professional or personal relationships that could reasonably appear to influence the work.
• Any other relevant circumstance that could affect interpretation of the research.

5. Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers

Reviewers must disclose any relationship or interest that could interfere with an impartial assessment of a manuscript.

Reviewers should decline the review when they have a significant conflict that prevents objective evaluation.

Reviewers should disclose potential conflicts involving:

• Close personal or professional relationships with the authors.
• Recent collaboration with an author where impartiality may reasonably be questioned.
• Direct academic or commercial competition.
• Financial or institutional interests related to the manuscript.
• Any other circumstance that could reasonably affect the review.

6. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must maintain editorial independence and avoid making decisions where their personal or professional interests could compromise impartiality.

Editors should disclose relevant conflicts and, where appropriate, transfer responsibility for a manuscript to another qualified editor.

7. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher supports the journal in maintaining transparent and responsible publication practices.

The publisher should avoid commercial, financial or institutional influence that compromises editorial independence.

Where a significant conflict becomes relevant after publication, the journal may consider an appropriate correction, disclosure, Expression of Concern or other editorial action depending on the circumstances.

8. Disclosure Procedure

Potential conflicts should be disclosed as early as possible and preferably at manuscript submission or reviewer invitation.

9. Management of Conflicts

Depending on the nature and seriousness of a conflict, Advanced Scientific Research may take one or more appropriate measures.

• Request additional disclosure or clarification.
• Assign the manuscript to an alternative editor.
• Select an alternative peer reviewer.
• Request additional independent review.
• Publish an appropriate disclosure statement.
• Seek clarification from the authors or relevant institution.
• Consider post-publication action when a previously undisclosed conflict materially affects the publication record.

10. Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest

If Advanced Scientific Research becomes aware of a potentially significant undisclosed conflict after publication, the editorial office may investigate the matter.

Depending on the findings, the journal may request a correction or disclosure statement, publish an Expression of Concern, or consider other action under its publication ethics and retraction policies.

11. Appeals and Reconsideration

Authors, reviewers or editors may provide relevant information if they believe that a conflict has been incorrectly identified or assessed.

Requests for reconsideration should clearly explain the circumstances and provide supporting information where appropriate.

The editorial office may seek additional information before making a final determination.

12. Conflict of Interest Declaration

Authors should include an appropriate declaration in the manuscript. Where no relevant conflict exists, authors should provide a clear statement indicating this.

Funding Disclosure

Authors should also disclose relevant sources of financial support, grants, sponsorship or institutional assistance associated with the research.

Advanced Scientific Research Commitment to Editorial Independence

Advanced Scientific Research is committed to ensuring that scholarly decisions are based on academic quality, originality, methodological soundness, relevance and ethical standards rather than personal, financial or institutional interests.

Transparent conflict-of-interest disclosure strengthens confidence in the peer-review and publication process and helps preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.