Conflicts of Interest

The disclosure of conflicts of interest is mandatory for all parties involved in the publication process, including:

• Authors;
• Reviewers;
• Editors.

The purpose of these disclosures is to identify and manage any financial, professional, personal, institutional, or other relationships that could potentially influence the conduct, evaluation, or publication of scholarly work.

Conflict of interest declarations help ensure transparency and allow the journal to assess potential sources of bias that may affect:

• Study design and conduct;
• Data analysis and interpretation of results;
• Editorial and publication decisions.