Conflict of Interest
Ethics & integrity
Definition
Any financial, professional or personal interest that could bias — or appear to bias — a researcher's judgement; managed by disclosure, not concealment.
Where it's used
- Mandatory disclosure statements at journal submission
- Declaring employer funding or roles when researching one's own organisation
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