Authorship

Definition of Authorship

Authorship is reserved for individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, interpretation, drafting, or critical revision of the work. All listed authors must:

  1. Have made a significant contribution to the research.

  2. Be involved in drafting or critically revising the manuscript.

  3. Approve the final version of the manuscript.

  4. Agree to its submission for publication.

  5. Accept responsibility and accountability for the content of the published work.

Authorship practices may vary across disciplines, cultures, and institutions. However, ERMIS Journals adheres to widely accepted ethical guidelines, including those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Council of Science Editors (CSE).

Authors’ Responsibilities

a) Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, honest, and complete accounts of their research. Data should be clearly and objectively described, with sufficient detail and references to allow replication. Fabrication, falsification, or the intentional misrepresentation of results is unethical.

b) Data Access and Retention

Authors may be requested to provide the raw data supporting their findings for editorial review and, where possible, should make these data publicly available. Authors must preserve such data for a reasonable period following publication.

c) Timeliness and Responsiveness

Authors are expected to respond promptly to editorial queries and meet deadlines for revisions and resubmissions.

d) Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts must be original works. Authors must appropriately cite and quote all sources. Plagiarism in any form—including copying, paraphrasing without attribution, or misrepresenting others’ findings—is strictly prohibited.

e) Multiple or Redundant Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously or republish previously published work without proper justification and citation. Such practices are considered unethical.

f) Acknowledgment of Sources

All sources that influenced the research must be properly cited. Authors may not use information obtained privately—such as in conversation, correspondence, or peer review—without explicit written permission.

g) Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to those who have made substantial contributions to:

  • The conception or design of the work.

  • Data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation.

  • Drafting or revising the manuscript.

All contributors who meet these criteria must be listed as co-authors. Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged (see Acknowledgments). The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that:

  • All eligible co-authors are listed.

  • All co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript.

  • No one who does not meet the criteria is included as an author.

h) Research Involving Human or Animal Subjects

Authors must identify any use of hazardous substances, procedures, or equipment. Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with relevant institutional and national ethical guidelines. Authors must:

  • Obtain approval from appropriate ethics committees.

  • Provide informed consent from human participants.

  • Ensure participant privacy and data confidentiality.

i) Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could inappropriately influence the work. Sources of funding and potential conflicts of interest must be fully disclosed.

j) Fundamental Errors in Published Work

If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate to correct or retract the publication. If such an issue is raised by a third party, authors must respond with evidence or correction.

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author is the primary point of contact between the journal and the co-authors. Their responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring all authors approve the final version and submission.

  • Managing communications with the editorial office.

  • Confirming that all data, figures, materials, and code comply with transparency and reproducibility standards.

  • Coordinating data preservation in line with best practices.

  • Disclosing any use of editorial services that may present a conflict of interest.

  • Verifying authorship contributions and ensuring no inappropriate authorship or ghostwriting.

If any authors are added or removed at any stage, the corresponding author must explain the changes, with written agreement from all affected individuals.

Changes in Authorship

Requests for authorship changes (addition, removal, or order) must be submitted to the editor with:

  • A detailed explanation.

  • Signed consent from all current and proposed authors.

  • Editorial approval before or after publication.

Changes made after publication will be reflected through a formal correction notice.

Acknowledgments

Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria (e.g., technical support, writing assistance, general supervision) should be listed in the Acknowledgments section, with their consent. This includes editorial services, data collection support, or feedback from colleagues.

Author Name Changes Post-Publication

ERMIS Journals recognizes that authors may change their names for personal or professional reasons. We support name changes without issuing a correction notice. Upon request, we will:

  • Update the author’s name in the article metadata.

  • Modify the HTML and PDF versions of the article.

  • Adjust pronouns or declarations where appropriate.

Third-Party Submissions

ERMIS Journals only accepts submissions directly from authors. Manuscripts submitted by third parties (e.g., agencies, ghostwriters) will not be considered unless there is a clear and transparent disclosure of their involvement.