Conflicts of Interest Statement

The lead author must print this document, complete and sign the Form on behalf of all other co-authors and then scan and attach it individually (in .pdf) to the online submission system of the Journal:

 

The conflict of interest occurs when a professional's judgment on a primary interest (e.g., patient safety or scientific truth) may be influenced by some other secondary interest (e.g., financial gain or personal prestige). If there is any conflict of interest involving the authors, it needs to be explained. Otherwise, the declaration attesting to its exemption is also necessary.