Guidelines for Authorship

All authors whose names appear on the submission:

  1. Made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the research output; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; or the creation of new knowledge or ideas used in the work;
  2. Drafted the work or revised it critically for important intellectual content;
  3. Approved the version to be published; and
  4. Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
  5. All parties who have substantial contribution to the article should be listed as authors. Principal authorship, authorship order, and other publication credits should be based on the relative scientific or professional contributions of the individuals involved, regardless of their status.
  6. The Editor or members of the Editorial Board may occasionally submit their own manuscripts for possible publication in the journal. However, the peer review process will be managed by alternative members of the Board and the submitting Editor/Board member will not be involved in the decision-making process.

Role of Corresponding Author

One author is assigned as Corresponding Author to every submission and acts on behalf of all co-authors on matters concerning the editorial process of the article.

The following are the main responsibilities of the Corresponding Author:

  1. Ensure that all listed authors have approved the manuscript before submission, including the names and order of authors.
  2. Manage all communication between the Journal and all co-authors, before and after publication.
  3. Provide transparency on re-use of material and mention any unpublished material (for example manuscripts in press) included in the manuscript in a cover letter to the Editor.
  4. Make sure that disclosures, declarations, and transparency on data statements from all authors are included in the manuscript if necessary.

Affiliation

  • Author and co-authors must list all relevant affiliations where the research was approved, supported, or conducted.
  • For non-research articles, list your current institutional affiliation.
  • If you move to a different institution before publication, list your current affiliation.
  • In case you do not have a current institutional affiliation or organization, state your independent status.