Conflict of interest policy

The authors of a manuscript, the editors of the Scientific Journal of Technology for Life receive it, and its reviewers (internal and external), must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the manuscript or its review and approval. In the event that the authors declare a conflict of interest, this must be reported to the reviewers of the manuscript. In turn, the reviewers must excuse themselves from doing so if they have a conflict of interest with the authors or with the topic. Any anomalous situation must be known to the Director-Editor-Principal, for its final resolution. The journal guarantees that the most suitable reviewers will be chosen also in terms of thematic and academic compatibility. To do this, it manages the database and the micro-curricula of each of the reading referees.

In the event of a dispute between one or both of the parties, the Scientific Journal of Technology for Life receive it undertakes to settle these cases through its Editorial Committee and reasonable measures will be taken to identify and provide a solution, in the event that the publication of articles in which cases of misconduct in research have occurred. In no case will the journal encourage such improper conduct, nor will it allow it.

In the event that the editors of the journal become aware of any allegations of research misconduct, the Editorial Committee will address the allegations, retracting or correcting the articles when necessary. Publishing corrections, clarifications, retractions and apologies, if necessary.

In conclusion, to resolve disputes, the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), when the case warrants and corresponds.