Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that may influence the research or publication process.

Potential conflicts of interest may include:

• Research funding or sponsorship
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• Institutional affiliations
• Personal or professional relationships
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Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may result in rejection, correction, or retraction of the publication.