Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Science(JIMK), published and managed by the Institute for Research and Scientific Publication (LPPI) of Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah, is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity throughout the stages of research, peer review, and scientific publication.

All authors, reviewers, editors, and other parties involved in the publication process are required to disclose any relationships—whether financial, professional, personal, or institutional—that could influence, or be perceived as potentially influencing, judgments, research findings, or editorial decisions.

1. Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest occurs when personal, financial, professional, academic, or institutional interests have the potential to unduly influence an individual’s responsibilities regarding the conduct, review, editing, or publication of scientific research.

In health and medical research, conflicts of interest may arise from relationships with pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, healthcare providers, diagnostic laboratories, research sponsors, or other organizations that might benefit from the research results.

The existence of a conflict of interest does not automatically imply an ethical violation. However, failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest can undermine the transparency, objectivity, and credibility of scientific publications.

Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Science(JIMK) requires the disclosure of all relevant conflicts of interest so that they may be appropriately assessed and managed.

1. Types of Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Financial Interests: Employment, consulting fees, honoraria, stock ownership, patents, royalties, research grants, travel support, or other financial benefits related to the research.
• Personal Relationships: Family ties, close friendships, personal disputes, or other relationships that could influence the objectivity of the research or the evaluation of a manuscript.
• Professional and Academic Interests: Research collaborations, mentorships, institutional affiliations, direct competition, or professional rivalries involving the authors or their work.
• Institutional Interests: Affiliations with universities, hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, funding agencies, or other organizations that might benefit from the research findings.
• Editorial Conflicts of Interest: Situations in which an editor or reviewer has a relationship with an author, an author’s institution, a sponsor, or a research subject that could compromise an objective and impartial assessment.
• Clinical and Pharmaceutical Interests: Financial or professional ties involving drugs, vaccines, medical devices, diagnostic products, clinical interventions, or healthcare technologies evaluated in the manuscript.
• Non-Financial Interests: Personal beliefs, professional commitments, advocacy activities, or other non-financial interests that could reasonably be perceived to influence scientific judgment.

This list is not exhaustive. Any relationship that could reasonably be considered to influence professional judgment must be disclosed.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

All authors are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest when submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Science (JIMK).

Authors are responsible for declaring any financial or non-financial interests that may be relevant to their research, findings, or interpretations.

Authors are also required to:

• Disclose all relevant sources of research funding and explain the role of the sponsor(s) in research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, and the decision to submit the work for publication.
• Declare any financial or professional relationships with pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, healthcare institutions, or other organizations relevant to the submitted research.
• Ensure that all co-authors have been informed of and have consented to the conflict of interest statement.
• Provide an accurate and complete conflict of interest statement both within the manuscript and in the manuscript submission system.
• Notify the editorial team if any relevant conflicts of interest are discovered or arise after the manuscript has been submitted.
• Ensure that the corresponding author coordinates the collection and submission of statements from all co-authors.

The disclosure of a conflict of interest does not automatically lead to the rejection of a manuscript for publication. The editorial team will evaluate the situation and determine whether appropriate safeguards are necessary.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest—whether actual, potential, or perceived—before accepting a review assignment.

Reviewers must decline an assignment if a conflict of interest exists that could compromise, or be perceived to compromise, their objectivity. Relevant situations may include recent research collaboration with the authors, close personal relationships, institutional affiliations, direct academic rivalry, or financial interests related to the research.

Reviewers are required to maintain confidentiality and must not use unpublished information obtained during the review process for personal, professional, academic, or financial gain.

If a potential conflict of interest arises during the review process, the reviewer must promptly notify the editor.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must make editorial decisions independently and objectively, based on scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal’s aims and scope, recommendations from reviewers, and adherence to publication ethics.

Editors must disclose any relevant conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling a manuscript if their objectivity could be compromised. In such cases, the manuscript should be assigned to an independent editor or another qualified member of the editorial team.

Editors must not use confidential information obtained during the performance of their editorial duties for personal gain, nor should they allow commercial, personal, institutional, or sponsor-related interests to unduly influence publication decisions.

• Conflict of Interest Statement in Manuscripts

All authors are required to include a statement regarding conflicts of interest in their submitted manuscripts.

• No Conflict of Interest

If there are no relevant conflicts of interest, authors may use the following statement:

“The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest—whether financial or non-financial—that could be perceived as influencing the research reported in this manuscript.”

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

If there are relevant conflicts of interest, authors may use the following statement, adjusting it to reflect their specific situation:

“The authors declare the following financial and/or non-financial conflicts of interest: [describe the relevant interests]. The role of any funding organizations, sponsors, or affiliated institutions in the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, or reporting of the research is disclosed as follows: [provide details, if applicable].”

Such statements must accurately reflect the actual circumstances of the research. Authors may not claim the absence of a conflict of interest if relevant interests exist.

• Handling of Conflicts of Interest

The Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship will evaluate disclosed conflicts of interest and determine whether additional measures are necessary to safeguard the integrity and impartiality of the editorial process.

Depending on the situation, such measures may include:

• Requesting additional information or clarification from the relevant parties.
• Assigning the manuscript to an independent editor or reviewer.
• Requiring more detailed disclosure within the manuscript or the published article.
• Implementing safeguards to ensure an independent peer-review process and objective editorial decision-making.
• Seeking advice from independent experts, if necessary.

Taking appropriate editorial action in cases where significant conflicts of interest have been deliberately concealed or inaccurately reported.

All measures taken will be proportionate to the situation at hand and consistent with the journal’s publication ethics policy.

• Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest

If an undisclosed conflict of interest is discovered—whether after a manuscript has been submitted, during the review process, or following the publication of an article—the *Jurnal Ilmu Manajemen dan Kewirausahaan* may request an explanation and supporting information from the relevant parties.

 

Based on the findings, the journal may require a correction, issue an appropriate editorial notice, reconsider an editorial decision, or take other actions in accordance with the journal’s policies regarding corrections, retractions, and research ethics violations.

Serious issues involving alleged violations of research or publication ethics will be handled in accordance with the journal’s policy on Alleged Research Ethics Violations.

• Compliance with Policies

All authors, reviewers, editors, and other relevant parties are expected to comply with this policy and to disclose any pertinent conflicts of interest in a prompt, accurate, and transparent manner.

The Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship addresses conflicts of interest in accordance with its publication ethics policy, applicable research ethics standards, and relevant guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Through this policy, the journal aims to safeguard the credibility of scientific findings, promote responsible research practices, and maintain public trust in scientific publications within the fields of health and medical sciences.