Conflict of Interest

The ARAI Journal of Mobility Technology has a Conflict of Interest policy. Any financial interests or connections, direct or indirect, or other situations that might raise the question of bias in the work reported or the conclusions, implications or opinions stated–including pertinent commercial or other sources of funding for the individual author(s) or the associated department(s) or organization(s), personal relationships, or direct academic competition constitutes of a conflict of Interest (CoI).

Definition

Conflicts of interest may appear when an author, sponsor, or employer has a financial, legal, commercial, or business affiliation with others involved in the research. Such conflicts arise when individuals have vested interests in their status, knowledge, relationships, money, or reputation. Conflicts of interest can impact the outcomes, and these should be resolved immediately. Editors, reviewers, and Authors must reveal all potential conflicts of interest.

Author’s Responsibility

The corresponding author must disclose any conflicts of interest in the article upon submission to the ARAI Journal of Mobility Technology (AJMT). It is important to disclose any financial support received from third parties and any other potential conflicts of interest. This information is crucial for maintaining transparency and ensuring that all parties are informed about potential weaknesses or influences. Disclosing such information can compromise the integrity of a business or academic setting and may result in legal or ethical consequences. Therefore, it is essential to remain vigilant and forthcoming when disclosing financial support and potential conflicts of interest.

If authors have reason to believe that the editor or reviewer handling your submission may have conflicts of interest, they should promptly notify the journal. It is essential for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, to maintain the highest level of transparency and ethical conduct to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record. Promptly reporting potential conflicts of interest will help to uphold these standards and ensure that the publication process remains fair and unbiased.

  1. The corresponding author is expected to obtain the relevant information from all co-authors and get the conflict of interest form (available from the journal home page) duly signed by all of them.
  2. At the point of submission, each author should reveal any financial interests or connections, direct or indirect, or other situations that might raise the question of bias in the work reported or the conclusions, implications, or opinions stated-including pertinent commercial or other sources of funding for the individual author(s) or the associated department(s) or organization(s), personal relationships, or direct academic competition.
  3. It is the responsibility of the corresponding author to confirm with co-authors whether they have any conflicts to declare. Such interests should be mentioned in the title page/cover letter of the manuscript.
  4. It is to be noted that as per our fair publication practices, all referees are either asked to decline to review a manuscript if they have a potential conflict or declare any potential conflict.
  5. All editors are bound to declare their potential Conflict of Interest as per the Editorial membership criteria.
  6. Editors would not handle the review of a manuscript if there was a potential Conflict of Interest, and instead, the manuscript would be passed on to another editorial member.
  7. If any person encounters any conflict of interest, even after the manuscript is published, authors/representatives are requested to report the same at the Editor-in-Chief or Letter to Journal correspondence address.
  8. The concerned manuscript shall be duly investigated for the authenticity of the claims which can take up to seven (07) working days.
  9. If, during the investigations, the potential conflict of interest is found to be true, the manuscript shall be duly removed from the website, and deleted from the various repositories and abstracting / indexing services that we have subscribed to.
  10. If the manuscript is accepted, Conflict of Interest information will be communicated in a published statement.

Guidelines

If the author received "FUNDING", include the following statements in the manuscript under Conflict of Interest:

  1. (________________________) provided partial financial help.
  2. The research that led to these findings was funded by (_________________) under Grant Agreement No. (_______________________).
  3. This research was financed by (_______________________).
  4. This work was supported by (__________________) Grant numbers (_______________________) dated (_________________).

If the author did not get "FUNDING", include the following statements in the paper under Conflict of Interest:

  1. The authors received no support from any organisation for the submitted work.
  2. No funding was provided to assist with the preparation of the article.
  3. No budget was received for conducting this study.
  4. No funds, grants, or other support were obtained.

When an author has nothing to declare, use the following statement.

  1. The authors do not have any relevant financial or non-financial interests to report.
  2. The authors disclose no conflicts of interest that are relevant to the content of this article.
  3. All authors confirm that they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or institution that has a financial or non-financial interest in the subject matter or materials covered in the paper.
  4. The authors have no economic or proprietary interests in the material included in this article.

 When an author has a conflict of interest to declare, use the template.

Template for Downloading

Conflicts of interest can be difficult issues for authors, reviewers, and editors. The ARAI Journal of Mobility Technology (AJMT) will help you navigate this complex matter. The template, which can be downloaded, will assist in navigating conflicts of interest. ARAI Journal of Mobility Technology (AJMT) is entirely committed to helping you maintain the highest levels of integrity and objectivity in all aspects of your work.

Reviewer’s Responsibility

The peer reviewers must withdraw from matters involving substantial conflicts of interest, whether financial or otherwise. The failure to do so will have potential consequences. Reviewers and referees are to inform the editors of any conflicts of interest. The editors will examine the conflict statement while assessing the reviewer’s recommendations. To ensure the integrity of the peer review process, reviewers/referees must rigorously adhere to it.

Editor’s Responsibility

As an editor or editorial board member of the ARAI Journal of Mobility Technology (AJMT), you are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, whether financial or otherwise. Such declarations are important to ensure that editorial decisions are not influenced by personal conflicts of interest that may exist or may be perceived to exist. By making such disclosures, editors and editorial board members respect the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and transparency, as well as helping to retain reader and stakeholder trust. As a result, all the editors and members must be careful in identifying and disclosing any potential conflicts of interest that may develop throughout their work.

As a journal editor or editorial board member, you must state any competing interests in the peer review process. If such conflicts of interest exist, it is advisable to avoid directing the articles. This is especially true if you have already collaborated with the authors or are affiliated with the same university. Maintaining transparency while avoiding potential conflicts of interest is critical.

COPE Guidelines References