Declaration of Conflicting Interests Policy for Journal of Information Technology and Cyber Security (JITCS)

Purpose:

Journal of Information Technology and Cyber Security (JITCS) adheres to the standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure transparency, integrity, and accountability in the publication process. This Declaration of Conflicting Interests Policy is implemented to address any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in relation to the published articles in JITCS.

Author Responsibilities:

1. Declaration of Conflicting Interests: Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicting interests that could influence the objectivity, integrity, or trustworthiness of the research findings presented in the article.
2. Financial Interests: Authors should declare any financial relationships, direct or indirect, such as employment, consultancies, stock ownership, funding sources, or other financial associations that may pose a conflict of interest.
3. Non-Financial Interests: Authors must disclose any personal, professional, or academic relationships that could potentially bias the interpretation or presentation of the research.
4. Institutional Interests: Authors should disclose any institutional affiliations or relationships that might affect the impartial assessment or judgment of the manuscript.

Editor and Reviewer Responsibilities:

1. Evaluation Process: Editors and reviewers involved in the manuscript review process are expected to disclose any potential conflicting interests that could compromise their impartiality and objectivity.
2. Confidentiality: Editors and reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the submitted manuscripts and any information therein and refrain from using the information for personal gain.
3. Addressing Conflicts: If an editor or reviewer has a conflicting interest related to a manuscript, they should recuse themselves from the review process. The task should be assigned to an alternative editor or reviewer who has no conflicting interests.

Example of Declaration of Conflicting Interests Statement in a Full-text PDF Article:

Declaration of Conflicting Interests:

The authors of this article declare the following potential conflicting interests:

[Author 1 Name]: [Provide a statement regarding any financial or non-financial conflicting interests, if applicable]

[Author 2 Name]: [Provide a statement regarding any financial or non-financial conflicting interests, if applicable]

[Author 3 Name]: [Provide a statement regarding any financial or non-financial conflicting interests, if applicable]

Editorial Responsibility:

The Editor-in-Chief and reviewers involved in the review process of this article have disclosed the absence of any conflicting interests that could compromise the impartiality and objectivity of the evaluation.

JITCS implements a robust peer review process and adheres to the COPE guidelines to ensure the credibility and integrity of the published research. We strive to handle any potential conflicting interests in a transparent and responsible manner.

Please note that the above example is a general guideline, and authors should tailor the declaration statement based on their specific circumstances. The goal is to provide transparency and address any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in the publication process of JITCS.