Authorship and Contributorship

Contemporary Issues in Artificial Intelligence, in accordance with SciFormat Publishing's commitment to ethical publishing practices, adheres to the guidelines for authorship and contributorship set forth by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the principles recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). These guidelines ensure that all individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research are appropriately recognized.

Criteria for Authorship

  • Significant Contribution: Authorship should be limited to individuals who have significantly contributed to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study.
  • Approval of the Final Manuscript: All listed authors must review and approve the final version of the manuscript before submission, agreeing to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
  • Acknowledgment of Contribution: The lead author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors are included on the manuscript and that no inappropriate authors are listed.

Acknowledgment of Contributions

  • Contributors: Individuals who have contributed to specific aspects of the research project but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged or listed as contributors.
  • Roles and Contributions: The submitting author must clearly indicate the role and contributions of each author and acknowledge the contributions of other individuals or institutions in the Acknowledgements section.

Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT)

  • Conceptualization: Formulation of overarching research goals and aims.
  • Data Curation: Management activities to annotate, scrub data, and maintain it for initial use and later reuse.
  • Formal Analysis: Application of statistical, mathematical, computational, or other formal techniques to analyze or synthesize study data.
  • Funding Acquisition: Acquisition of the financial support for the project leading to this publication.
  • Investigation: Conducting the research and investigation process, specifically performing the experiments, or data/evidence collection.
  • Methodology: Development or design of methodology; creation of models.
  • Project Administration: Management and coordination responsibility for the research activity planning and execution.
  • Resources: Provision of study materials, instrumentation, computing resources, or other analysis tools.
  • Software: Programming, software development, implementation of the computer code, and supporting algorithms.
  • Supervision: Oversight and leadership responsibility for the research activity planning and execution.
  • Validation: Verification of the replication/reproducibility of results/experiments and other research outputs.
  • Visualization: Preparation, creation, and/or presentation of the published work, specifically visualization/data presentation.
  • Writing – Original Draft: Preparation, creation, and/or presentation of the published work, specifically writing the initial draft.
  • Writing – Review & Editing: Critical review, commentary, or revision of the manuscript by authors and contributors.

Implementation

To ensure transparency and integrity in the authorship and contributorship of manuscripts submitted to Contemporary Issues in Artificial Intelligence, authors are required to provide detailed information regarding the contributions of each co-author. This information should align with the CRediT taxonomy, facilitating clarity and accountability in the publication of research findings.

By adhering to these guidelines, Contemporary Issues in Artificial Intelligence and SciFormat Publishing uphold the highest standards of research integrity and ethical responsibility in the dissemination of knowledge within the field of artificial intelligence.

Compliance and Documentation

  • Documentation of Contributions: Authors must document the specific contributions of each co-author at the time of submission. This documentation should be included in the manuscript submission process and be available upon request by the editorial team to resolve any disputes regarding authorship.
  • Changes in Authorship: Any changes in authorship after submission, such as adding or removing authors or changing the order of authors, must be approved by all original and added authors. Such changes must be communicated to the journal editor in writing, explaining the reason for the change and confirming the agreement of all authors involved.

Ethical Considerations

  • Transparency: Full transparency in reporting the contributions of each individual involved in the research is essential to the integrity of the publication process.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the manuscript at the time of submission.
  • Acknowledgment of Funding and Support: Any funding, grants, or institutional support received for the research must be clearly acknowledged in the manuscript.

Responsibility of the Lead Author

  • Coordination: The lead author (typically the corresponding author) is responsible for coordinating the submission process, ensuring that all authors agree with the manuscript content and its submission to the journal.
  • Communication: The lead author serves as the primary point of contact for the editorial process, communicating decisions and feedback to all co-authors and ensuring that revisions are completed and approved by all authors.

Role of the Editorial Team

  • Verification: The editorial team may verify the contributions and roles of authors as part of the manuscript assessment process.
  • Guidance: The journal provides guidance to authors on how to accurately report authorship and contributorship in accordance with COPE and ICMJE guidelines.

Acknowledging Non-Author Contributors

  • Recognition: Individuals who have contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged in a dedicated section of the manuscript, such as technical assistance, writing and editing support, or general advisory roles.
  • Permission: It is the author's responsibility to obtain permission from acknowledged individuals to be mentioned in the manuscript.

By clearly defining and adhering to these authorship and contributorship guidelines, Contemporary Issues in Artificial Intelligence ensures the ethical conduct of all parties involved in the publication process. These guidelines affirm our commitment to the principles of academic integrity and the responsible dissemination of research findings. They serve not only to recognize the contributions of those directly involved in the research but also to maintain the trust of the scientific community and the public in the credibility and reliability of the work published in our journal.