Conflicts of Interest

A conflict of interest defines the situations that might raise the question of bias, direct or indirect, in the work reported. These situations occur when an individual’s objectivity is potentially compromised by a desire for financial gain, professional advancement, or other personal benefit. Conflicts can also arise for other reasons, such as personal relationships or personal rivalries, and academic competition.

In order to preserve the honesty and reliability of our journal, authors are required to disclose any and all potential conflicts of interest when they submit their manuscripts.

Conflicts of interest are very likely to undermine the credibility of the journal, the authors, and science itself. Our editors are working diligently to ensure that what is published in our journal is well written, mathematically correct, new in the field, and evaluated independently. Editors and reviewers are required to notify the journal if they find that they do not have the necessary expertise to assess the relevant aspects of a manuscript, if they decide that the manuscript is very similar to one in preparation or under consideration by another journal, or if they suspect the identity of the author(s), which raises potential competing or conflicting interests.