Authorship Criteria

Authorship Criteria

To qualify as an author, an individual must meet all four of the following criteria:

1. Substantial contribution: Contribute substantially to the conception or design of the study, or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.

2. Writing and critical review: Draft the manuscript or critically revise it for important intellectual content.

3. Final approval: Approve the final version of the manuscript for publication.

4. Accountability: Accept responsibility for all aspects of the work and ensure that any questions concerning its accuracy or integrity are appropriately addressed.

All individuals who meet these four criteria should be listed as authors. Contributors who meet the first criterion must have the opportunity to participate in drafting or critically reviewing the manuscript and approving its final version.