Conflict of Interest Policy

Intermedical journal adheres to the ethical principles outlined in the Code of Conduct for Research Publication Ethics, developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and strives to ensure transparency and integrity at every stage of the publication process.

A conflict of interest arises when financial, personal, or professional interests of the author, reviewer, or editor may influence their decisions or actions in the publication process, thereby questioning their impartiality and objectivity. The publication of articles with potential conflicts of interest can undermine trust in scientific research and compromise academic integrity.

Author’s Obligations:

Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional interests that may affect the outcome of their research or the scientific opinion expressed in their article. This includes any sponsorship agreements, funding, competing interests, or personal relationships that may be perceived as a conflict of interest.

Authors are required to inform the editorial board of any conflicts of interest prior to submitting an article for review, as well as after publication, if new circumstances arise that may create a conflict of interest.

Reviewer’s Obligations:

Reviewers must inform the editorial board of any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to provide an objective and impartial assessment of the article. If a reviewer has financial or personal relationships with the author or other factors that may introduce bias, they must decline to review the article.

Editor’s Obligations:

Editors of the journal must adhere to standards of impartiality and transparency when evaluating articles and making decisions about publication. They are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the publication process.

If a conflict of interest is discovered during the review process or after publication, the journal's editorial team may take appropriate measures, including retracting the article or publishing a clarification to ensure transparency for readers.

In the case of a serious conflict of interest, the editorial team may refuse to publish the article or recognize its findings if the research has been distorted due to undisclosed or hidden interests.