Authorship
This policy outlines essential aspects of authorship, including criteria, order, conflict of interest disclosure, acknowledgments, corresponding author responsibilities, and changes in authorship. Adhering to these principles ensures proper credit allocation and promotes the integrity of the publication process.
01. Authorship Criteria
Based on ICMJE standards, authors must meet all three criteria:
- A. Substantial contributions to conception, design, or data acquisition/analysis.
- B. Drafting or critical revision for important intellectual content.
- C. Final approval of the version to be published.
02. Order of Authorship
The order should reflect the relative contribution of each author. The senior or corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all listed individuals meet authorship criteria and that their specific contributions are accurately documented.
03. Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as influencing the work. Transparency in disclosure is mandatory to maintain objective research standards.
04. Acknowledgments
Technical assistance, funding sources, or general support that does not meet authorship criteria should be clearly acknowledged. Identifying financial support sources is a critical requirement for accountability.
Large Multicenter Group
Group Authorship & Credits
The group may be listed as an author, followed by individual authors who meet the criteria. This acknowledges the whole collective while ensuring individual contributors receive proper credit.
Collaborative Agreements
A formal agreement must outline roles, responsibilities, credit distribution, and data sharing/IP rights among all multicenter group members.
Dispute Resolution
Fair and transparent procedures are established for resolving disputes over authorship or credit allocation within the group, consistent with journal policies.
Corresponding Author
Primary point of communication with the publisher, manuscript submission, and proof review.
Selected based on expertise or role; must provide accurate institutional contact data.
Responsible for resolving authorship disputes or seeking publisher assistance when needed.
Changes in Authorship
Post-publication changes are restricted and subject to strict editorial review. To request a modification, all authors and stakeholders must be notified.
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Authors must list correct institutional affiliations to indicate where the research was conducted. This ensures transparency, helps readers understand the research context, and identifies potential conflicts of interest. The corresponding author is responsible for the accuracy of these records and timely communication of any changes.