Authorship

  1. The authors named in the manuscript should have made substantial contributions to any of the following aspects: conception and design of the study, collection or analysis and interpretation of data, or drafting the article.
  2. One author should be designated as the corresponding author and will be the principal contact for the editorial team for any publication related matters. The corresponding author should get the consent from the co-authors.
  3. If any change in authorship is necessary after a manuscript has been submitted, the Corresponding Author must email a copy of a signed letter to the Editor confirming that all of the original co-authors have been notified and have agreed to the change.
  4. If the change involves the removal of a co-author’s name, the Corresponding Author must arrange for a signed consent letter from the co-author concerned and email the same to the Editor.
  5. No changes in the author list will be permitted after a manuscript has been accepted.
  6. All authors are accountable for all aspects of the manuscript. The journal follows the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for handling any conflicts or issues related to authorship.