Criteria for Authorship

To ensure transparency and proper acknowledgment of contributions, the following criteria are established for authorship in journals published by Visagaa Publishing House:

1. Substantial Contribution: Authors must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research study.
2. Drafting and Revising: Authors should have participated in drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for important intellectual content.
3. Approval of the Final Version: Authors must have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript to be submitted for publication.
4. Accountability: Authors must agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Authorship Contribution Statement

All articles submitted to Visagaa Publishing House journals must include an authorship contribution statement. This statement clearly outlines the specific contributions of each author and should include, but is not limited to:

• Conception and Design: Identification of authors responsible for the conceptual framework and study design.
• Data Collection: Description of who was involved in data collection and acquisition.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Identification of authors who contributed to data analysis and interpretation.
• Manuscript Drafting: Details of which authors drafted the manuscript and revised it for critical intellectual content.

This statement ensures transparency and provides readers with a clear understanding of each author’s role in the research.

Contributors

Individuals who contributed to the study but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be recognized in the Contributors section. This may include:

• Assisting with data collection
• Contributing materials or analysis tools
• Providing technical support or statistical advice

Acknowledgements

All contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be listed in the Acknowledgements section. This includes:

• Financial support and sponsorship
• Administrative support
• Writing assistance, technical editing, language editing, and proofreading

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author is responsible for:

• Ensuring that all listed authors meet the authorship criteria
• Managing communication with the journal during submission, peer review, and publication
• Coordinating the final approval of the manuscript with all co-authors

Changes in Authorship

Any changes to the author list after manuscript submission (addition, deletion, or rearrangement) must be approved by all authors, including those being added or removed. The corresponding author must provide written confirmation from all authors to the journal.

Disputes and Resolution

In case of any disputes regarding authorship, Visagaa Publishing House will follow the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to resolve the issue.