Competing Interest by Reviewer

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity or integrity of their review. If you have a personal, professional, financial, or academic relationship with any of the authors or institutions involved in the manuscript, or if you feel unable to provide an unbiased review, you should decline the invitation to review and inform the editorial office immediately.

Specifically, a conflict of interest may include (but is not limited to):

• Current or recent collaboration (within the past 3 years) with any of the authors

• Employment at the same institution as any of the authors

• Shared funding sources or joint project involvement

• Personal relationships (positive or negative) with the authors

• Financial interest in the results of the research

• Any situation that may compromise your ability to provide an impartial review

SAPS follows a double-blind review process, but if you believe you can identify the authors and have a conflict, you are obligated to recuse yourself.

By accepting a review assignment, you confirm that you have no conflict of interest and will provide a fair, unbiased, and confidential evaluation of the manuscript.