Conflict of interest
Conflict of Interest Policy
This policy covers every actor in the editorial process: authors, editors and reviewers.
| Actor | Causes of conflict of interest | Required action |
|---|---|---|
| Authors | Economic relationships (employment, consulting, shareholdings, fees, patents). Personal, academic, ideological, intellectual, political or religious relationships that could influence the results. | Mandatory declaration in the cover letter. Declaration of absence if there is no conflict. |
| Editors | Direct relationship with the authors. Recent professional collaboration. Participation in the submitted project. Financial interest. Subjective inability to be objective. Being an author of the manuscript. | Mandatory abstention from the editorial decision. Responsibility passes to an editor without conflicts. |
| Reviewers | Direct relationship with the authors. Recent, significant professional collaboration. Academic rivalry. Financial interest. Subjective inability to be objective. | Immediate notification to the editor and withdrawal from reviewing the affected manuscript. |
The most evident conflicts of interest are economic. They can also arise from friendships, intellectual rivalries, academic competition or personal beliefs. The journal recognizes the complexity of these situations and relies on the honesty and judgment of each actor to identify and declare them.
Membership of PAC-DHCAI, sponsorships and other support received by PAC-DHCAI or Anglo Latin Culture 369 Corp. do not influence editorial decisions (see the Code of Ethics, II.1).
