Conflict of Interest Policy

Conflict of Interest and Competing Interests Policy

The Jurisocial Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions, peer-review processes, and published research are conducted objectively, transparently, and independently. Authors, editors, reviewers, and other individuals involved in the publication process must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, the research, peer review, editorial decision, or interpretation of the published work.

Authors' Responsibilities

All authors are required to disclose any financial, professional, personal, institutional, or other interests that may constitute a conflict of interest or competing interest in relation to the submitted manuscript.

Such interests may include, but are not limited to:

• Financial relationships or funding that may influence the research or its interpretation;
• Employment, consultancy, or professional relationships;
• Personal or professional relationships with individuals or organizations involved in the research or publication process;
• Institutional or organizational affiliations that may benefit from the publication;
• Intellectual, academic, or commercial interests that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the manuscript; and
• Any other circumstance that may affect the objectivity or independence of the research or its publication.

Authors must provide a Conflict of Interest or Competing Interests statement at the time of manuscript submission. Where no competing interests exist, authors should explicitly state:

“The authors declare that they have no known competing financial or non-financial interests that could have influenced the research, authorship, or publication of this article.”

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the disclosure is complete and accurate. Any relevant conflict that becomes known after publication must be reported to the journal without undue delay.

Editorial and Peer-Review Responsibilities

Editors and reviewers must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest relating to a manuscript under consideration. An editor or reviewer should not participate in the evaluation or editorial decision-making process where a conflict could reasonably affect, or be perceived to affect, their impartiality.

Potential conflicts may arise from, among other circumstances:

• Current or recent collaboration with an author;
• Personal, professional, or institutional relationships with an author;
• Direct academic or professional competition;
• Financial interests connected with the research;
• Institutional interests that could be materially affected by publication; or
• Any other relationship or circumstance that could compromise independent assessment.

Where a significant conflict of interest is identified, the journal may assign the manuscript to an alternative editor or reviewer.

The existence of a disclosed conflict does not automatically prevent publication. The journal will assess the nature and significance of the conflict and take appropriate measures to ensure that the editorial and peer-review process remains independent and impartial.

Undisclosed Conflicts

If a relevant conflict of interest is identified after publication, the Jurisocial Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice will assess the circumstances and determine the appropriate corrective action. Depending on the nature and significance of the undisclosed conflict, the journal may publish a correction, clarification, or editorial notice, issue an Expression of Concern, or retract the article where the conflict has materially compromised the integrity or reliability of the published work.

The journal may also request additional information or clarification from the authors, editors, reviewers, or relevant institutions where necessary.

The Jurisocial Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice is committed to transparency in the disclosure and management of competing interests and will take reasonable steps to ensure that conflicts of interest do not compromise the integrity, independence, or credibility of its publication process.