Ethics Policy

Authorship & Contribution Policy

SIARE (Society of Integrated Academic Research and Education) requires that authorship reflects genuine intellectual contribution to the work.

This policy defines authorship criteria, contribution transparency, and responsibilities for all participants involved in research published on AcademicProceeding.org.

Based on ICMJE Recommendations, COPE Guidelines

Valid Authorship

Only contributors meeting authorship criteria are listed.

Transparency

Each author’s contribution must be clearly defined.

No Misconduct

Ghost, guest, or honorary authorship is prohibited.

Accountability

All authors share responsibility for the work.

1. Authorship Criteria

SIARE follows internationally recognized authorship criteria based on ICMJE. An individual must meet all of the following to qualify as an author:

  • Substantial contribution to the conception, design, data acquisition, or analysis
  • Drafting or critically revising the manuscript
  • Approval of the final version of the manuscript
  • Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work
Individuals who do not meet all criteria should not be listed as authors.

2. Author Contributions Statement

All manuscripts must include a clear description of each author's contribution.

  • Conceptualization and study design
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Manuscript writing and editing
  • Supervision or project administration
Transparent contribution statements improve accountability and prevent disputes.

3. Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author is responsible for:

  • Ensuring all authors meet authorship criteria
  • Managing communication with the editorial office
  • Confirming that all authors approve submission and final version
  • Ensuring data accuracy and integrity

4. Author Order

The order of authors should reflect relative contribution and must be agreed upon by all authors prior to submission.

  • Changes after submission require approval from all authors
  • Disputes may delay or halt publication

5. Changes to Authorship

Any addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors after submission must:

  • Be requested in writing
  • Include justification
  • Have consent from all authors
Unauthorized changes to authorship are considered misconduct.

6. Unacceptable Authorship Practices

The following are strictly prohibited:

  • Ghost authorship – uncredited contributors
  • Guest authorship – adding authors without contribution
  • Honorary authorship – listing individuals for prestige

7. Acknowledgments

Individuals who contributed but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged.

  • Technical support
  • Funding or administrative assistance
  • Editorial or writing assistance

8. Group Authorship

For large collaborations:

  • Group name may be listed as author
  • Individual contributors should be identified where possible

9. Authorship Disputes and Misconduct

Disputes or misconduct related to authorship will be handled under:

SIARE may request institutional clarification where necessary.

10. Proceeding-Specific Requirements

Some proceedings may define additional authorship requirements depending on discipline.

Authors must review the Publication Ethics & Integrity page of the respective proceeding.

11. External Standards

Contact

For authorship and contribution queries:

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