Authorship and contributorship
Authorship and contributorship
Authorship: Our Journal adheres to the guidelines set forth by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) for authorship qualification. To be considered an author, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Significant contributions to the conception, design, acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of the work.
- Involvement in drafting the manuscript or critically reviewing it for intellectual content.
- Granting final approval for the published version.
- Agreement to be accountable for all aspects, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the entire work.
Contributors not meeting authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the manuscript's acknowledgments section. Detailed authorship guidance is available through the ICMJE.
Author List changes: Any modifications to the author list require approval from all authors, including those removed. The corresponding author serves as the primary contact with the editor, keeping co-authors informed and involving them in significant publication decisions. The Journal reserves the right to verify that all authors meet the specified authorship conditions.
Author contributorship: Ensure that each author has significantly contributed to the work and indicate their specific roles. A brief paragraph for research articles with multiple authors, specifying individual contributions, should be provided. Use standardized statements, such as those found at LINK.
