To ensure academic integrity and transparency, authors are required to fully disclose all potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial) related to their research. This includes, but is not limited to, explicitly stating whether the study received funding, reimbursements, or involved personal/professional interests that could influence research outcomes. If conflicts exist, authors are obligated to provide objective evidence demonstrating that the research design, data interpretation, and conclusion remain unbiased, and submit supporting documentation. Adherence to these requirements ensures compliance with global ethical standards (e.g., ICMJE, COPE) and safeguards the credibility and impartiality in scholarly research.