Authorship Policies

 

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished works and must not be simultaneously submitted or under consideration by another journal or publication.

• All sources must be properly cited and acknowledged to avoid plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct.

• Authors must adhere to accepted ethical standards in research and academic writing.

• Authors must obtain the necessary permissions and provide appropriate acknowledgment for copyrighted materials, images, instruments, or other materials used in the manuscript.

• Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, conduct, analysis, interpretation, or writing of the research.

• All listed authors must have participated in the preparation or critical revision of the manuscript and must agree to be accountable for their contributions.

• All co-authors must review and approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

• Individuals who have contributed to the study but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be appropriately acknowledged rather than listed as authors.

Changes in authorship, including the addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors, after submission should be made only with the agreement of all authors and, when applicable, the approval of the journal or editorial office.