Conflict of Interest Policy

At Journal Social Research (JSR), published by Nexus House Editorial, we are committed to upholding transparency, integrity, and objectivity throughout the editorial and peer-review process. We recognize that conflicts of interest may affect, or be perceived to affect, the credibility and impartiality of scholarly work; therefore, clear policies are in place to identify and manage them responsibly.

  1. Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest exists when an author’s, reviewer’s, or editor’s personal, financial, or professional relationships could influence—or appear to influence—their judgment or actions regarding a manuscript. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Financial interests: Grants, funding, honoraria, employment, consultancies, or other financial relationships with organizations related to the subject of the manuscript.

Personal relationships: Close personal, family, or collaborative relationships with individuals involved in the research or authorship of the manuscript.

Professional affiliations: Institutional, organizational, or professional connections that may benefit from the publication of the research.

  1. Disclosure Requirements

Authors: All authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest at the time of manuscript submission. These disclosures are collected through the submission system and will be published when they are relevant to the interpretation of the work.

Reviewers and Editors: Peer reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest before agreeing to review a manuscript. Editorial board members and editors are likewise required to disclose any personal, professional, or institutional relationships that could compromise their impartiality.

  1. Evaluation and Editorial Actions

Assessment of disclosures: The editorial team will carefully evaluate all declared conflicts of interest to determine their relevance and potential impact on the editorial decision-making process.

Reviewer reassignment: If a reviewer is found to have a conflict of interest, the manuscript will be reassigned to another qualified reviewer to ensure an unbiased and objective evaluation.

Editorial safeguards: When necessary, additional measures will be taken to preserve fairness and transparency throughout the review process.

  1. Management of Confirmed Conflicts

Corrective actions: If a conflict of interest is discovered to have influenced the review or publication process, JSR may take appropriate corrective actions, including the publication of corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retractions, depending on the severity of the case.

Transparency in publication: All relevant and declared conflicts of interest will be clearly disclosed within the published article to allow readers to assess the research with full awareness of potential influences.

  1. Ethical Commitment

Journal Social Research (JSR) reaffirms its strong commitment to ethical publishing standards. Through transparent conflict of interest policies, the journal seeks to ensure a fair, objective, and trustworthy editorial process, strengthening confidence among authors, reviewers, and the wider academic community.