Conflict of Interest
The International Journal of Research in Communication and Embedded Electronics is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity throughout the publication process. Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to disclose any relationships or circumstances that could influence, or appear to influence, the research, review, or editorial decision-making process.
1. Definition of Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest may arise when personal, professional, financial, academic, or institutional relationships could affect the objectivity or credibility of research or publication decisions.
A conflict does not necessarily mean that misconduct has occurred. Disclosure allows the journal and its readers to assess potential influences transparently.
2. Author Responsibilities
Authors should disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest related to their manuscript.
Potential conflicts may include:
- Financial support or sponsorship.
- Employment or consultancy relationships.
- Personal or professional relationships.
- Ownership of relevant patents or intellectual property.
- Financial interests in products, technologies, or organizations discussed in the manuscript.
- Institutional or academic relationships that could influence the research.
3. Disclosure Statement
Authors should provide a conflict-of-interest statement as part of the manuscript submission.
Where no relevant conflict exists, authors may provide a statement such as:
Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest related to this manuscript.
Where a conflict exists, authors should clearly describe its nature and disclose the relevant relationship or interest.
4. Funding Disclosure
Authors should disclose financial support received for conducting or publishing the research where applicable.
Funding information should identify the supporting organization and, where relevant, describe the role of the funding organization in the research.
5. Reviewer Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any relationship or circumstance that could affect their ability to provide an impartial evaluation.
Reviewers should decline to review a manuscript when they have a significant:
- Personal relationship with an author.
- Professional or institutional relationship with an author.
- Competitive or collaborative relationship.
- Financial interest related to the research.
- Other circumstance that could compromise impartiality.
6. Editorial Conflicts of Interest
Editors should remain impartial when making editorial decisions. An editor should not handle a manuscript where a personal, professional, financial, or institutional relationship could create a conflict of interest.
Where necessary, the manuscript may be assigned to another qualified editor.
7. Transparency
Disclosure of conflicts of interest does not automatically prevent publication or participation in peer review. The journal evaluates disclosed conflicts and determines whether appropriate measures are required to protect the integrity of the editorial and peer review process.
8. Changes in Disclosure
If a conflict of interest becomes apparent after submission or publication, authors, reviewers, or editors should notify the editorial team as soon as possible.
The journal may request clarification, correction, or additional disclosure when necessary.
9. Author Responsibility
Authors are responsible for ensuring that all relevant conflicts of interest are disclosed accurately and completely. Failure to disclose a significant conflict may result in appropriate editorial action.
10. Commitment to Ethical Publishing
The International Journal of Research in Communication and Embedded Electronics promotes transparency and responsible scholarly communication. Clear disclosure of conflicts of interest helps protect the independence, credibility, and integrity of the research and publication process.
