Conflict of Interest Management Policy
Identify, disclose, and manage potential conflicts of interest to ensure the independence and credibility of research findings.
General Provisions
To ensure the independence and credibility of Jingzhi Guangnian's research findings and prevent conflicts of interest from compromising objectivity, this policy is established. It applies to all employees, consultants, partners, and external experts participating in Jingzhi Guangnian's research activities.
Recognize
Proactively identify potential conflicts of interest
Disclose
Full disclosure of conflicts of interest
Manage
Effectively manage conflicts of interest
Conflict of Interest Types
1. Financial Conflict of Interest
- Hold shares, bonds, or other financial instruments of the subject.
- Receive compensation, consulting fees, gifts, or other economic benefits from study participants
- Has a business relationship with the subject (supplier, customer, partner)
- Immediate relatives employed by or holding shares in the target enterprise
2. Conflict of Interest
- Served as a consultant, director, or in another role at the subject company
- Planning to join or currently seeking employment at the target company
- Close personal relationship (family member, close friend) with the executive of the subject
- Provided consulting services to the study subjects within the past 3 years.
3. Academic Conflict of Interest
- Academic collaboration with the subject (e.g., co-authored publications, joint research)
- Research activities funded by the research subject
- Has an academic competitive relationship with the subject
- Personal academic viewpoints may affect research objectivity.
Submission Requirements
Filing timing
- At Onboarding:New hires must disclose all potential conflicts of interest upon onboarding.
- Before project start:Disclose conflicts of interest related to the research project before participating.
- When conditions change:Update your declaration promptly when conflicts of interest change.
- Annual Declaration:Submit a comprehensive conflict of interest declaration annually
Declaration Content
- Nature and Extent of Interest
- Enterprises or individuals with a conflict of interest
- Start date and expected duration of the interest
- Specific situations that may affect research objectivity
Management Measures
Avoid
Researchers with significant conflicts of interest must recuse themselves from related research.
Disclose
Disclose all declared conflicts of interest in the research report.
Supervise
Oversight of research with conflicts of interest by an independent committee
Limit
Restrict researchers with conflicts of interest from participating in relevant decision-making.
Penalty Rules
Violation
- Concealing a conflict of interest
- False declaration of conflict of interest
- Participating in related work without declaring a conflict of interest
- Abuse of position for personal gain
Penalties
Minor Violation:Warning, Public Reprimand, Rectification Required
Moderate Violation:Demotion, job transfer, or suspension of research work
Severe Violation:Termination and legal action
Supervision Mechanism
Internal Oversight
- The Conflict of Interest Committee regularly reviews disclosures.
- Annual Conflict of Interest Audit Report
- Whistleblower Protection Mechanism
External Supervision
- Third-Party Annual Audit
- Public Objection Handling Mechanism
- Media and Social Oversight
Application & Consultation
To report a conflict of interest or inquire about relevant policies, please contact us via the following channels.