The International Journal of Fundamental Research (IJFR) is committed to maintaining transparency and objectivity in scholarly publishing. Authors, reviewers, editors, and other participants in the publication process should disclose relationships or circumstances that could reasonably influence, or appear to influence, their professional judgment.
Purpose of the Policy
Conflicts of interest may arise when personal, financial, professional, institutional, or other relationships could affect the impartiality of research, peer review, editorial assessment, or publication decisions.
IJSSI requires relevant conflicts to be disclosed so that appropriate measures can be taken to protect the integrity and credibility of the scholarly record.
Examples of Potential Conflicts
Financial Interests
Funding, consultancy, employment, grants, ownership interests, or other financial relationships that may influence the work.
Professional Relationships
Collaborations, supervisory relationships, institutional connections, or professional competition.
Personal Relationships
Family, personal, or other close relationships that could affect impartiality or create an appearance of bias.
Academic Interests
Academic competition, disputes, collaborations, or other circumstances that could affect objective assessment.
Institutional Interests
Relationships or responsibilities involving universities, organizations, agencies, or other institutions.
Other Interests
Any other circumstance that could reasonably be perceived as affecting independent scholarly judgment.
Authors
Authors should disclose relevant financial and non-financial conflicts of interest at the time of manuscript submission.
A conflict does not necessarily prevent publication. Disclosure allows editors and readers to assess the circumstances transparently.
Reviewers
Reviewers must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest before accepting a manuscript for review.
A reviewer should decline an assignment where a conflict could reasonably compromise, or appear to compromise, independent evaluation.
Editors and Editorial Board Members
Editors and editorial board members must identify and appropriately manage conflicts that could influence editorial assessment or publication decisions.
Where necessary, an editor may transfer responsibility for a manuscript to another qualified editor to ensure impartiality.
Disclosure and Management
- Conflicts should be disclosed as early as reasonably possible.
- Disclosures may be evaluated by the editor or appropriate journal representative.
- Appropriate measures may include reassignment of reviewers or editorial responsibility.
- Failure to disclose a significant conflict may result in appropriate editorial or post-publication action.
Conflicts Identified After Publication
If a significant undisclosed conflict is identified after publication, IJSSI may evaluate the matter and take appropriate action to protect the integrity of the scholarly record. Such action may include a correction, clarification, expression of concern, or other appropriate notice.
Transparency matters. Disclosure of a conflict of interest does not automatically indicate wrongdoing or invalidate research. The purpose of disclosure is to maintain transparency, support informed assessment, and protect the integrity of the publication process.
Last Updated: August 2026
