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Authors’ Acknowledgement of Research Funding

Authors must acknowledge all sources of research funding, including:

  • Grants
  • Institutional support
  • Equipment or data provided
  • Scholarships or sponsorships

A separate section titled “Funding Acknowledgement” must be included in the manuscript.

 

Authors must also provide a Conflict-of-Interest Statement declaring:

  • Financial interests
  • Non-financial interests
  • Sponsorship influence
  • Potential competing loyalties

Failure to disclose conflicts may lead to rejection, correction, or retraction in line with COPE guidelines.