đĨ Authorship Policy
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews (GSCARR) is committed to maintaining integrity, transparency, and accountability in scholarly publishing. This Authorship Policy establishes the criteria for authorship, defines the responsibilities of authors, and explains how authorship should be determined, reported, and managed throughout the manuscript submission, Peer Review, publication, and post-publication processes.
Accurate authorship is essential for ensuring that appropriate credit is given to individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions to a research project. The policy also promotes responsible research practices, protects the integrity of the scientific record, and helps prevent authorship disputes and unethical publication practices.
đ¯ Purpose of the Authorship Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidance on who qualifies as an author, the responsibilities associated with authorship, and the procedures followed by GSCARR when authorship changes or disputes arise. The policy applies to all manuscripts submitted for publication, regardless of subject area or article type.
By establishing transparent authorship standards, GSCARR encourages fairness, accountability, ethical collaboration, and responsible reporting of scholarly research across all multidisciplinary fields covered by the journal.
đ¨âđŦ Who Qualifies as an Author?
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research and who are willing to accept public responsibility for the published work. Every listed author should have participated sufficiently in the study to take responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the manuscript.
Significant scholarly contributions may include participation in the study design, data collection, data analysis, interpretation of results, manuscript preparation, critical revision of the content, or approval of the final version submitted for publication.
â Authorship Criteria
Individuals listed as authors should normally satisfy all of the following criteria:
- đ Made a significant intellectual contribution to the research.
- đ Participated in data interpretation, analysis, or manuscript preparation.
- đ Reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
- âī¸ Agreed to be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the published work.
Individuals who have contributed only administrative support, financial assistance, language editing, technical help, or routine supervision should normally be acknowledged appropriately rather than listed as authors unless they also satisfy the authorship criteria.
đ¤ Responsibilities of Authors
Every author shares responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the published work. Authors should ensure that the manuscript is original, accurately represents the research performed, appropriately acknowledges the work of others, and complies with applicable ethical and publication standards.
Authors are expected to cooperate during editorial review, respond to reviewer comments where applicable, disclose relevant conflicts of interest, and notify the journal promptly if significant errors are identified after publication.
đ§ Responsibilities of the Corresponding Author
The corresponding author serves as the primary contact between the authors and the journal throughout the submission and publication process. This author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submitted manuscript before submission.
The corresponding author should also confirm that all listed authors satisfy the journal's authorship criteria, provide accurate author information, coordinate responses during Peer Review, and communicate editorial decisions to all co-authors.
đ Commitment to Responsible Authorship
GSCARR promotes transparent and ethical authorship practices that recognize genuine scholarly contributions while preventing inappropriate authorship practices. Every author listed on a manuscript should have made a meaningful intellectual contribution and should accept responsibility for the published work.
đ¤ Contributions That Do Not Qualify for Authorship
Not every contribution to a research project qualifies an individual for authorship. Contributions that do not involve substantial intellectual participation should normally be recognized in the Acknowledgements section rather than through authorship.
Examples may include funding support, administrative assistance, routine technical support, data collection without intellectual contribution, language editing, proofreading, general supervision, laboratory assistance, or institutional support. Individuals providing these contributions should not be listed as authors unless they also satisfy the journal's authorship criteria.
đ Acknowledgement of Contributors
GSCARR encourages authors to appropriately acknowledge individuals and organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship. Proper acknowledgements promote transparency and recognize valuable support received during the research and publication process.
Authors should obtain permission from acknowledged individuals before including their names in the manuscript wherever appropriate.
đ Changes in Authorship
Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors should be made as early as possible, preferably before manuscript acceptance. Any proposed change should be accompanied by a clear explanation and the written agreement of all listed authors, including any author being added or removed.
After publication, changes to authorship will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and may require editorial investigation, supporting documentation, and, where appropriate, publication of a formal correction to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
â ī¸ Authorship Disputes
GSCARR encourages research teams to determine authorship and author order before manuscript submission. Disputes regarding authorship should ideally be resolved by the authors' institutions or research organizations before submission to the journal.
If an authorship dispute arises during editorial processing or after publication, the journal may suspend editorial action while the matter is investigated. Authors may be asked to provide supporting documentation, institutional statements, or other evidence to assist in resolving the dispute.
đĢ Unethical Authorship Practices
GSCARR does not support unethical authorship practices that undermine the integrity of scholarly publishing. Examples include guest authorship, honorary authorship, gift authorship, ghost authorship, or the intentional omission of individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions.
Where evidence of unethical authorship practices is identified, the journal may request clarification, require correction of the author list, suspend editorial processing, reject the manuscript, or take appropriate post-publication action in accordance with its Publication Ethics Policy.
âī¸ Author Accountability
Every listed author shares responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the published work. Authors should cooperate with the journal during editorial review and promptly assist in resolving questions relating to the accuracy or reliability of published research.
If significant errors are identified after publication, authors are expected to work with the editorial office to publish corrections, clarifications, or other appropriate updates whenever necessary.
đ Related Editorial Policies
The Authorship Policy should be read together with the journal's related Editorial and Publication Policies to ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards and responsible research practices.
- đ Open Access Policy
- Šī¸ Copyright Policy
- đ Licensing Policy
- đĨ Authorship Policy
- đ¤ AI Usage Policy
- đ Data Sharing Policy
- đ Author Self-Archiving Policy
- đĄī¸ Plagiarism Policy
- âī¸ Publication Ethics
- đ¨ââī¸ Peer Review Policy
- đ Article Withdrawal Policy
- đĢ Retraction Policy
- âī¸ Corrections Policy
- đ CrossMark Policy
- đ Editorial & Publication Policies
â Frequently Asked Questions About the Authorship Policy
1. Who qualifies as an author of a manuscript?
Individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research, participated in manuscript preparation or revision, approved the final version, and agree to be accountable for the published work generally qualify for authorship.
2. Can authors be added or removed after submission?
Yes. Requests for authorship changes should be supported by a valid explanation and the written agreement of all affected authors. Additional documentation may be requested by the journal where appropriate.
3. What is the role of the corresponding author?
The corresponding author manages communication with the journal, confirms that all co-authors approve the submission, and coordinates responses during the editorial and Peer Review process.
4. Does financial support alone qualify someone for authorship?
No. Financial support, administrative assistance, routine supervision, language editing, or technical support alone do not normally qualify an individual for authorship. Such contributions should generally be acknowledged appropriately.
5. What happens if an authorship dispute occurs?
The journal may request supporting documentation and, where necessary, suspend editorial processing until the matter has been appropriately resolved in accordance with the journal's editorial procedures.
6. Does GSCARR permit guest or ghost authorship?
No. GSCARR does not support honorary, guest, gift, or ghost authorship. All listed authors should satisfy the journal's authorship criteria and accept responsibility for the published work.