Jana Nexus: Journal of Business and Management Studies is committed to ensuring transparency and integrity in the publication process. All participants involved in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their work.
Definition of Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest exists when an individual’s personal, financial, professional, or institutional relationships could improperly influence (or appear to influence) their decisions, actions, or judgments.
For Authors
- Authors must disclose all financial or non-financial conflicts of interest related to their research.
- This includes funding sources, affiliations, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, or personal relationships.
- If no conflict exists, authors should clearly state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
For Reviewers
- Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest before accepting a manuscript for review.
- They should decline the review if they have:
- Personal or professional relationships with the authors
- Competitive or collaborative connections
- Financial interests related to the manuscript
- Reviewers must ensure objectivity and avoid bias.
For Editors
- Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.
- If a conflict exists, the manuscript should be reassigned to another qualified editor.
- Editorial decisions must be based solely on academic merit and ethical considerations.
Disclosure and Transparency
All disclosed conflicts of interest will be evaluated by the editorial team. Relevant disclosures may be published alongside the article to ensure transparency.
Failure to Disclose
Failure to disclose a conflict of interest may result in:
- Rejection of the manuscript
- Retraction of a published article
- Notification to the author’s institution
- Restrictions on future submissions