Authors must provide a clear and complete disclosure of all sources of financial support related to the research reported in the manuscript. Funding disclosure is essential to ensure transparency and to allow readers to assess any potential influence of funding on the research process or outcomes.
All funding sources that supported the study—whether direct or indirect—must be disclosed. This includes, but is not limited to:
- research grants from public or private funding bodies;
- institutional or departmental support;
- funding from commercial organizations, foundations, or non-governmental entities;
- in-kind support, such as provision of equipment, materials, data, or services.
Funding information must be reported using the official names of funding organizations, as listed in the Crossref Funding Registry, and should include grant or project numbers where applicable.
Disclosure of No Funding
If the research received no external funding, authors must explicitly state this in the manuscript to ensure clarity and transparency.
Example:
“This research received no external funding.”
Relationship to Other Declarations
Funding disclosure must be consistent with:
- the Role of Funders statement;
- the Conflicts of Interest disclosure; and
- any acknowledgments of institutional or infrastructural support.
Any discrepancies between these sections may require clarification before editorial acceptance.
Editorial Review
The editorial office may request clarification or additional information regarding funding disclosures where necessary. Incomplete or inaccurate funding disclosure may result in requests for revision or other editorial action in accordance with the journal’s ethical policies.