Conflict of Interest Policy

Overview

Authors, reviewers, editors, and guest editors must disclose relationships that could influence judgement or interpretation.

Policy purpose

This page explains how Sciencevio applies Conflict of Interest Policy in practical publishing, journal, conference, and editorial workflows.

• Clarifies responsibilities before submission or participation.
• Supports consistent editorial and review decisions.
• Gives readers a transparent route to understand published records.
• Connects related policies such as ethics, peer review, licensing, corrections, and complaints.

Operational standards

The policy is applied through documented checks, editorial review, and record management.

• Information should be visible before authors submit work.
• Declarations and supporting documents may be requested when needed.
• Decisions should be independent from payment, sponsorship, advertising, and personal influence.
• Published records should remain accurate, linked, and correctable.

Author and reader guidance

Authors should use this page while preparing submissions; readers may use it to understand Sciencevio publication standards.

• Check scope, declarations, permissions, and required statements early.
• Contact the editorial office when a policy question affects submission or publication.
• Raise concerns with evidence and a clear description of the issue.
• Use the related policy links for detailed routes and responsibilities.