Conflict of Interest (COI)
Conflict of Interest Policy
Justitia Nova: Indonesian Journal of Modern Law is committed to maintaining transparency, fairness, independence, and integrity throughout the editorial and publication process. All participants in scholarly publishing, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, are expected to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity, credibility, or integrity of research or editorial decisions.
Purpose
This policy establishes a transparent framework for identifying, disclosing, and appropriately managing conflicts of interest. Its purpose is to protect the integrity of published research, promote accountability in scholarly communication, and ensure that editorial and peer review decisions are made independently and objectively.
A conflict of interest does not necessarily imply improper conduct or prevent publication. Rather, appropriate disclosure and management allow editors, reviewers, authors, and readers to assess potential influences transparently.
Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are responsible for disclosing any financial, professional, institutional, personal, or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the conduct, interpretation, or reporting of their research.
Potential conflicts may include financial support or sponsorship, employment or consultancy relationships, ownership of shares or intellectual property, personal or professional relationships, institutional affiliations, or other interests that may reasonably affect the objectivity of the research.
Authors should disclose relevant conflicts at the time of submission and update the disclosure if circumstances change during the editorial process.
Where no conflict of interest exists, authors should include the following statement in the manuscript:
“The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.”
Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest before accepting a review assignment. A reviewer should decline an invitation when a conflict could reasonably compromise, or appear to compromise, the independence and objectivity of the review.
Potential conflicts may arise from close collaboration with one or more authors, employment at the same institution where impartiality may reasonably be questioned, financial or personal interests related to the research, professional competition, or other circumstances that could affect the reviewer's judgment.
Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts throughout the peer review process and must not use unpublished information obtained through peer review for personal or professional advantage.
Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for managing manuscripts independently, fairly, and objectively. An editor should not participate in the editorial evaluation or decision-making process when the editor is an author or co-author of the manuscript, has a close personal or professional relationship with one or more authors, has a financial or institutional interest in the research, or otherwise has a competing interest that could influence editorial judgment.
When a conflict of interest is identified, the manuscript should be assigned to another qualified and independent editor who can oversee the editorial process objectively.
Responsibilities of the Publisher
The publisher supports and protects editorial independence and shall not interfere with editorial decisions on the basis of commercial, institutional, political, or personal interests.
Editorial decisions remain the responsibility of the journal's editorial leadership and are based on academic quality, originality, methodological rigor, legal significance, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's aims and scope.
Management of Conflicts of Interest
When a conflict of interest is disclosed or identified, the Editorial Office will determine the appropriate course of action based on the nature and potential impact of the conflict. Appropriate measures may include requesting additional disclosure, assigning an alternative reviewer or editor, seeking clarification from the authors, or documenting the conflict in the published article where appropriate.
Where an undisclosed conflict is subsequently identified and is determined to have materially compromised the integrity of the editorial or publication process, the journal may take further action in accordance with its Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawals Policy and Research Integrity and Misconduct Policy.
Disclosure and Transparency
Conflict of interest disclosures are an important component of transparent scholarly communication. The existence of a disclosed conflict does not automatically prevent a manuscript from being considered or published. Instead, the journal evaluates whether the conflict can be appropriately managed while preserving the independence, credibility, and integrity of the research and editorial process.
Where relevant, appropriate conflict of interest information will be made available in the published article so that readers can assess potential influences on the research.
Confidentiality
Information concerning conflicts of interest will be handled responsibly and confidentially during the editorial process. Disclosure information will be shared only with individuals who require it for legitimate editorial or ethical purposes, subject to applicable legal and institutional requirements.
Policy Review
The Editorial Board periodically reviews this policy to ensure continued alignment with internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing, the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and evolving best practices in research and publication ethics.
Commitment to Editorial Independence
Justitia Nova: Indonesian Journal of Modern Law is committed to ensuring that conflicts of interest are identified, disclosed, and appropriately managed throughout the publication process. Through transparent disclosure and effective safeguards, the journal seeks to protect editorial independence, strengthen confidence in peer review, and maintain the credibility and integrity of the scholarly record.