Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest

The Iraqi Journal for Applied Science (IJAS) is committed to ensuring transparency and integrity in the publication process. All participants in the publishing process—including authors, reviewers, and editors—must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Definition

A conflict of interest occurs when an individual’s personal, financial, or professional relationships may influence—or appear to influence—their objectivity in the research or publication process.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission, including:

  • Financial support or funding sources

  • Institutional affiliations

  • Personal relationships that may influence the research

Authors should include a Conflict of Interest statement in their manuscript.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers must:

  • Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review

  • Decline to review manuscripts where a conflict exists

  • Maintain objectivity and confidentiality

Editor Responsibilities

Editors must:

  • Avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts exist

  • Ensure unbiased and fair editorial decisions

  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process

Disclosure Statement

All disclosed conflicts of interest will be evaluated by the editorial board and, if necessary, included in the published article.

Policy Enforcement

Failure to disclose a conflict of interest may result in:

  • Rejection of the manuscript

  • Retraction of published articles

  • Notification of relevant institutions

IJAS follows the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics to ensure transparency and fairness in scholarly publishing.

All authors are required to submit a conflict of interest declaration during submission.