Conference COI policy lists "deep personal animosity" as a declarable conflict of interest
bclavie · x · 2026-11-13
A screenshot of a conference's Conflict of Interest policy is making the rounds: alongside the usual items (same institution, co-authorship in 24 months, family ties, advisor relationships), the list includes "deep personal animosity" — meaning holding a grudge against a reviewer technically requires a COI declaration. Academic pettiness, codified.
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