Integrity in Practice: Acknowledgements, Transparency and Conflict of Interest Statements

Abstract

This statement affirms the journal’s commitment to scholarly integrity, ethical publishing, and transparent editorial practices. It acknowledges the contributions of reviewers, editors, guest editors, authors, and readers while outlining safeguards used to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain independent peer review. The document describes procedures for managing submissions involving editorial personnel and reinforces the journal’s dedication to fairness, accountability, and academic rigor throughout the publication process.