Conflict of Interest

JCS: Journal of Communication Studies) is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity in scholarly publishing, in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

All authors must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest, including financial, professional, personal, or institutional relationships that may influence their research or its interpretation. If no conflict exists, authors must include a statement declaring that there is no conflict of interest.

Reviewers and editors must also disclose relevant conflicts and withdraw from the review or decision-making process when their objectivity may be compromised. JCS ensures that all manuscripts are evaluated independently and fairly.

The editorial team will assess disclosures and take appropriate measures, including appointing independent reviewers or editors when necessary. Undisclosed conflicts identified before or after publication may result in further editorial action, including corrections or other appropriate notices.

All disclosures will be handled confidentially, and JCS is committed to upholding publication ethics and safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record in accordance with COPE guidelines.