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Work or have worked in the same department or service (for example, a medical school or hospital) in the last two years.
Have economic / commercial interests related to the article
Have research projects and / or publications with the authors / reviewers in the last two years.
Have family relationships or are personal friends.
Have or have had an academic relationship (have been the teacher or mentor por example) in the last two years