A conflict of interest occurs when professional judgment, the primary goal or interest, is influenced by a secondary interest (e.g. financial gain or personal competition). Knowledge of the competing interests of the authors is essential to make a correct decision about an article. If the article is to be published, information about these conflicts of interest should also be shared with readers.

Conflict of interest refers to any financial or other interest that may impair one's objectivity in the work one performs, substantially affect one's objectivity, or give an unfair advantage to certain individuals or organizations. Financial support provided during the conduct of the research and preparation of the manuscript and the role of sponsors in the study should be clearly indicated. If there is no research funding, this should also be explained. For example, situations that may create a conflict of interest such as consultancy services, salary payments, grants, etc. should be declared early.

TESAM Academy Journal has adopted a specific process for submissions from editors, staff or editorial board members to ensure impartiality. Such submissions are first directed to different journals. If this is not possible, the submitter is suspended from the journal. Such manuscripts are evaluated under a double-blind review system.

An editor should not be involved in the decision-making process on articles written by him/herself or members of his/her immediate family. In addition, such an article must be evaluated in accordance with all standard procedures of the journal. The editors follow the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines on the disclosure of potential conflicts of interest by authors and reviewers.


Authors whose submissions are accepted for publication in our journal are required to declare that they have no conflict of interest by signing a letter of commitment.