To ensure objectivity, integrity, and transparency in the scientific process, as well as published scientific articles, most journals have a policy that requires authors to include a conflict of interest statement in their manuscript or to submit a conflict of interest disclosure form along with their manuscript during the submission process.
Following two straight years of coral bleaching, there is growing concern that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef may soon succumb to the effects of global warming. Considered to be one of Earth’s greatest living wonders and listed as a World Heritage Site, the Great Barrier Reef is a globally recognized symbol of biodiversity and the beauty of nature.
Once you’ve submitted your manuscript, the Editor or Associate Editor is tasked with finding a sufficient number of competent reviewers. However, finding enough willing reviewers is not always easy, and can lead to substantial delays in the peer review process, and ultimately publication if your article is accepted.
In December 2017, the World Bank and World Health Organization (WHO) released a joint report on the status of healthcare coverage around the world. Released to coincide with the Universal Health Coverage Forum held in Tokyo, the report presents the most recent data on 16 essential items that are considered to be indicators of the level of health services in a given country.
