Authorship and contribution

Authorship and Contribution

Based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT) regarding authorship and contribution criteria, and to ensure transparency and appropriate recognition of contributors, the Aurora Journal establishes the minimum criteria for authorship and contribution.

Authors listed in a paper must meet all of the following criteria:

1) Significant Contribution: Authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design of the study, execution, data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation, or to all these areas.

2) Drafting or Revision: Authors must have actively participated in drafting the article or revising it substantially or critically reviewing its content.

3) Journal Selection: Authors must agree to submit the article to our journal.

4) Review and Approval: Authors are responsible for reviewing and approving all versions of the article throughout the publication process. This includes the initial submission, revisions, the final version accepted for publication, and any significant changes made during the review stage.

5) Responsibility: Authors agree to take responsibility for the content of the article and share responsibility for resolving any issues raised regarding its accuracy or integrity. They should be prepared to address and respond to any concerns or questions about the published work.

6) Contribution: Individuals who have made significant contributions to the research or manuscript but do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged as contributors. Their specific contributions should be clearly described to recognize their involvement.

7) Compliance with Ethical Standards: Authors must adhere to ethical guidelines in scientific publishing. This includes avoiding plagiarism, respecting intellectual property rights, obtaining necessary permissions, and disclosing any conflicts of interest.

The editors of the Aurora Journal are committed to upholding these authorship and contribution policies and ensuring their transparency. By following these guidelines, authors can contribute to the advancement of academic knowledge while maintaining ethical standards and fostering a fair and inclusive research environment.

Why is Authorship Important?

Authorship has academic, social, and financial implications. It provides credit and implies responsibility for the published work. It is crucial to ensure that individuals who contributed to a paper are appropriately recognized as authors. Likewise, recognized authors must understand their responsibility and obligation for the content being published.

How the Journal Will Handle Complaints and Appeals

Dispute Resolution: There are processes to manage potential disputes related to authorship or contribution. If disagreements arise, authors are encouraged to engage in open and constructive dialogue to reach a resolution.

The journal editors do not decide on the order of authorship nor arbitrate disputes. In the case of unresolved disputes, the institution(s) where the work was conducted will be asked to investigate.

Complaints

Complaints can be sent to the journal's official email (aurora.marilia@unesp.br), where they will be reviewed by a special committee of the editorial board, following COPE guidelines.

Source: COPE