Conflict of Interest

The Davao Research Journal (DRJ) requires all authors, reviewers, and editors to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence the objectivity, integrity, or interpretation of a manuscript. Conflicts of interest may include financial, professional, institutional, personal, or collaborative relationships that could directly or indirectly affect the publication process.

Authors must declare all relevant conflicts of interest in both the cover letter and the manuscript under the section “Conflicts of Interest.” If no conflicts exist, authors should explicitly state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

Potential conflicts of interest may include, but are not limited to:

• Financial interests related to the research;
• Institutional affiliation with a suggested reviewer;
• Ongoing research collaborations, grants, or professional partnerships; and
• Personal relationships that may influence the peer-review or editorial process.

The Editorial Team reserves the right to evaluate disclosed conflicts and implement appropriate measures to ensure a fair, transparent, and unbiased review and publication process in accordance with ethical publishing standards.