CHAIN: Journal of Computer Technology, Computer Engineering, and Informatics is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity throughout the publication process. All authors, editors, reviewers, and other individuals involved in the publication process are expected to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest that may influence their judgment or responsibilities.

A conflict of interest may arise from financial, professional, personal, academic, institutional, or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research, manuscript evaluation, editorial decision, or publication process. Such relationships do not necessarily indicate misconduct, but they must be disclosed transparently.

Examples of potential conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Financial relationships, funding, grants, consultancy, employment, or other financial interests.
• Personal or professional relationships that may influence the research or publication process.
• Institutional or organizational affiliations that may benefit from the publication.
• Academic competition, collaboration, or other relationships involving authors, reviewers, or editors.
• Ownership of intellectual property, patents, or other interests related to the research.

Reviewers and Editors must also disclose any circumstances that could interfere with their ability to evaluate or manage a manuscript objectively. Individuals with a significant conflict of interest may be required to decline the review or editorial assignment.

Failure to disclose a relevant conflict of interest may result in appropriate editorial action, including requests for clarification, correction of the published record, withdrawal of a manuscript, or other measures considered necessary to protect the integrity of the publication process.

CHAIN encourages complete and transparent disclosure so that readers can independently assess the research and its publication context.