Conflicts of Interest Policy

"Frontiers in Healthcare Research" upholds the integrity of its publications by adhering to the ethical standards set by the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Our Conflicts of Interest Policy ensures transparency and objectivity throughout the publication process.

1. Full Disclosure Requirement: Contributors must disclose any potential conflicts that may influence their work. This comprehensive declaration includes financial, personal, or professional ties that might present a conflict.
2. Rigorous Assessment: The editorial team carefully evaluates all disclosures to ascertain their impact on the review and publication process, ensuring that each manuscript is treated with impartiality.
3. Strategic Management of Conflicts: We take appropriate actions to manage conflicts, which may involve editor or reviewer reassignment, or transparent disclosure to our readers, safeguarding the fairness of our peer review process.
4. Transparent Record-Keeping: A detailed record of all conflict of interest declarations is kept, providing transparency and maintaining the trust of our readers and the scientific community.
5. Proactive Education and Clarification: We offer guidance to our contributors on identifying and declaring conflicts, underscoring the importance of transparency in maintaining the publication's integrity.

Our commitment to this policy ensures the credibility and trustworthiness of the research we publish, maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity.