According to a recent examination of the Retraction Watch Database, conflicts of interest in research contributed to approximately 1% of the retraction notices issued from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2020. Although this represents a relatively small fraction of retractions, it remains a significant concern comparable to other forms of academic misconduct. Ethical responsibility dictates that both manuscript assessors and readers should possess all relevant information to evaluate research quality.
Hence, it becomes imperative to be transparent and disclose any potential conflicts of interest in research to uphold research integrity and credibility. So what are some steps you should follow to identify and declare conflicts of interest?
As an author, you will likely spend several years putting in the efforts to conduct your research. So, your biggest aspiration would naturally be to have your manuscript accepted for publication. And the best way to achieve this is to ensure that your manuscript has all the important components needed for a submission to be considered complete – including conflict of interest statements.
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