 Conflicts of interest in academic publishing

Conflicts of interest in academic publishing occur when an individual or organization has competing interests that could potentially influence their work's objectivity, integrity, or credibility. These conflicts can arise in various contexts, including: 1. **Authors**: Researchers may have financial interests, personal relationships, or professional obligations that could lead to biased interpretations or representations of their findings. For example, if an author receives funding from a pharmaceutical company, there may be a conflict when publishing research related to the drug industry.