International Journal of Intelligent Computing Systems

Conflict of Interest Policy

Author’s Conflict of Interest

The International Journal of Intelligent Computing Systems requires that all authors disclose any personal, financial, or professional affiliations that may be perceived as influencing the research findings, interpretations, or conclusions within their manuscript. Such disclosures are essential to uphold transparency and trust in the scholarly publishing process.

Authors should assess whether any undisclosed relationship, if made public after publication, could potentially undermine the credibility of the work. In such cases, disclosure is necessary. The corresponding author is responsible for collecting and submitting conflict of interest statements on behalf of all co-authors during the submission process.

Relevant disclosures include, but are not limited to, financial interests, patents, affiliations, or competing submissions. Upon acceptance, any declared conflicts will be published in the final article under the designated “Conflict of Interest” section.

Author’s Acknowledgement

All authors must fully acknowledge sources of funding or sponsorship that supported the research described in the manuscript. This includes governmental, industrial, institutional, or non-profit organizations. Authors should also clarify whether the funding body had any role in data interpretation, manuscript preparation, or decision to submit.

These acknowledgements should be transparently presented in the “Acknowledgements” section of the manuscript. Furthermore, any consultancy roles, advisory responsibilities, or other professional engagements that may influence the research findings must also be clearly reported in this section.

Reviewer’s Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts that could compromise their objectivity in evaluating a manuscript. If such a situation arises, the reviewer should immediately decline the review assignment. Failure to disclose relevant interests may be construed as a breach of ethical standards.

Additionally, reviewers are strictly prohibited from using or sharing any information contained in the submitted manuscript prior to its official publication. All materials accessed during peer review must remain confidential.