Conflict of interest (COI) in research represents the situation where professional decisions regarding the primary responsibilities of a researcher may be at risk of being wrongly influenced by a secondary benefit, such as financial gain or career advancement.
This influential activity maybe knowing or unknowing, But, the existence of COI creates the trust issue with the research and research institute.
When a conflict of interest occur?
It occurs when you have a financial, commercial, legal, or professional relationship with other organizations that could influence your research.
How to declare a conflict of interest to a journal?
Conflict of interest can be declared through a cover letter or the manuscript submission form in the journal’s online peer-review system.
A Journal editor will use this information to the editorial decisions. Sequentially, publish such disclosures to assist readers in evaluating the article.
Conflict of interest: sample disclosure statements
Taylor & Francis’s sample conflict of interest statement about researcher’s ethical responsibility is given below:
I am reporting that I [have a financial or business interest in] [am a consultant to] [receive funding from] (delete as appropriate) a company that may be affected by the research reported in the enclosed paper. I have disclosed those interests fully to Taylor & Francis, and I have in place an approved plan for managing any potential conflicts arising from [that involvement].
Credits: Taylor & Francis
or
This research is sponsored by [company A] and may lead to the development of products that may be licensed to [company B], in which I have a business and financial interest. I have disclosed those interests fully to Taylor & Francis, and have in place an approved plan for managing any potential conflicts arising from this arrangement.
Credits: Taylor & Francis
If there is no disclosure in the submission, the journal will publish the article with the statement, “The authors reported no potential conflict of interest.”
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