Conflict Of Interest Checkerv0.1.4

Before submitting a manuscript to an academic journal, authors and editors can use this tool to screen suggested reviewers for co-authorship conflicts, ensuring a fair and unbiased review process.

Journal editors can quickly check for conflicts of interest between authors and potential reviewers during the editorial process, helping them make informed decisions on reviewer assignments.

Conference organizers or journal editorial boards can use the tool to verify that assigned reviewers have no recent co-authorship with authors, maintaining the integrity of the peer review system.

Funding agencies can check for conflicts between grant applicants and reviewers to comply with ethical guidelines and avoid potential bias in funding decisions.

University research ethics committees can screen internal review panels for co-authorship conflicts before evaluating research proposals or publications.

Offer the conflict of interest checker as a subscription service integrated into journal management systems. Publishers pay monthly or per-use fees for automated conflict screening during manuscript submission.

Release the tool as open source, generating revenue through premium support, custom integration, and feature development for academic institutions and publishing groups.

License the tool to research management software vendors (e.g., Editorial Manager) who bundle it with their platforms, earning a licensing fee per user or per institution.