Conflict of Interest Policy

Sosio Dialektika: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Humaniora recognizes that conflicts of interest may arise when personal, professional, institutional, financial, or other relationships could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, the preparation, evaluation, editorial handling, or publication of a manuscript.

Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may affect their research or the interpretation of their findings. Such disclosures may include financial support, employment, consultancy, personal relationships, institutional affiliations, intellectual property interests, or other relevant circumstances.

Editors and reviewers must also disclose any conflicts of interest that could compromise their impartiality. Individuals with a significant conflict must withdraw from the relevant editorial or review process, and the manuscript will be assigned to an appropriate alternative editor or reviewer.

The existence of a declared conflict of interest does not automatically constitute grounds for rejection. Rather, the journal evaluates whether the conflict can be managed transparently and whether it may affect the credibility or independence of the research.

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for ensuring that conflicts of interest are handled fairly and that editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's scholarly merit, originality, methodological quality, relevance, and compliance with publication ethics.

All relevant disclosures must be reported accurately and, where appropriate, included in the published article. The journal reserves the right to request additional information if a potential conflict is identified during submission, peer review, or after publication.

This policy aims to safeguard editorial independence, promote transparency, and maintain the confidence of authors, reviewers, readers, and the wider academic community.