The Himalayan Journal of Economics and Business Management is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and objectivity in all aspects of scholarly publishing. Our Conflict of Interest Policy aims to identify, disclose, and manage any conflict of interest that may arise among authors, reviewers, editors, or other stakeholders involved in the publication process. Below, we outline our Conflict of Interest Policy in detail:

Definition of Conflict of Interest:

A conflict of interest exists when individuals involved in the publication process have personal, financial, professional, or other interests that may influence their objectivity, judgment, or decision-making.

Conflicts of interest may arise from relationships with commercial entities, financial investments, personal affiliations, professional obligations, or other factors that could potentially bias or compromise the integrity of the publication process.

Disclosure Requirements:

• Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could reasonably be perceived as influencing their work or decision-making.
• Authors should disclose any financial relationships, affiliations, or competing interests that may have influenced the design, conduct, or reporting of their research.
• Reviewers should disclose any personal, professional, or financial connections to the authors or the research topic that could affect their impartiality or objectivity in evaluating manuscripts.
• Editors should disclose any conflicts of interest that could impact their editorial decisions, such as personal relationships with authors or financial ties to sponsoring organizations.

Management of Conflicts of Interest:

• Conflict of interest disclosed by authors, reviewers, or editors are evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Depending on the nature and severity of the conflict, management strategies may include recusal from decision-making, appointment of alternative reviewers or editors, or disclosure of the conflict to relevant stakeholders.
• The goal of conflict management is to mitigate any potential biases or undue influences and uphold the integrity and credibility of the publication process.
• The Conflicts of Interest Policy is subject to continuous monitoring and review to assess its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Feedback from stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers, is solicited and considered in the ongoing refinement of the policy.

The Himalayan Journal of Economics and Business Management is committed to maintaining the integrity and credibility of the publication process by identifying, disclosing, and managing conflicts of interest effectively. Our Conflicts of Interest Policy provides clear guidelines and procedures for addressing conflicts of interest among authors, reviewers, editors, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trustworthiness in scholarly publishing