- Authorship:
1.1. Author Eligibility: Authors should meet the following criteria to be eligible for authorship:
- Substantial Contribution: Authors must have made a significant intellectual or practical contribution to the research.
- Accountability: Authors are accountable for the content and methodology of the research.
- Ethical Conduct: Authors should adhere to ethical guidelines and declare any potential conflicts of interest.
1.2. Co-Authorship:
- Co-authorship should only be granted to individuals who have contributed substantially to the research, either through conception, design, data collection, analysis, or manuscript drafting.
- All co-authors should consent to the submission of the manuscript and be aware of its content and implications.
1.3. Acknowledgments:
- Contributions that do not qualify for authorship but still warrant recognition should be acknowledged in the manuscript.
- This may include individuals or organizations that provided technical assistance, funding, or resources.
1.4. Corresponding Author:
- One author should be designated as the corresponding author responsible for correspondence with the journal, addressing queries, and managing revisions.
- The corresponding author should ensure all co-authors have approved the final manuscript.
- Originality:
2.1. Plagiarism:
- Manuscripts must be original work and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
- Authors must avoid plagiarism by properly citing sources and giving due credit to prior research.
2.2. Self-Plagiarism:
- Authors should not recycle their own previously published work without appropriate citation and justification.
- Each manuscript should provide new and significant insights or developments.
2.3. Data Authenticity:
- Authors should ensure the accuracy and authenticity of data used in their research.
- Any data, including statistical results, must be verifiable and reproducible.
2.4. Ethical Research:
- Authors must adhere to ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent for human or animal subjects, and providing ethical approval where applicable.
- Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is strictly prohibited.
2.5. Citations and References:
- Authors should cite relevant and credible sources to support their arguments and claims.
- Proper referencing is essential to acknowledge the intellectual contributions of others.
2.6. Originality Check:
- Manuscripts may be subjected to plagiarism detection software and other verification processes to assess originality.
2.7. Replication Studies:
- Replication studies that aim to validate previous findings are encouraged, but authors must clearly state their intent and approach.
2.8. Copyright:
- Authors should secure the necessary permissions for any copyrighted material used in their manuscript, including images, tables, and text excerpts.