Authorship Criteria

Each author must have contributed substantially to at least one of the following: the conception and design, acquisition of data, analysis, or interpretation of results. Additionally, every author must:

Those whose contributions do not fulfill all criteria should be acknowledged in a separate section.

Order and Equal Contribution

The order of authors is agreed upon early in the research process and should accurately reflect the extent of each individual’s contribution. Where equal contributions have been made, a statement such as “These authors contributed equally” is included to ensure transparency. In collaborative projects involving multiple institutions or research centers, group authorship is acceptable provided that individual contributions are documented, typically with the aid of the CRediT taxonomy.

Authorship Changes and Disputes

Any modifications to authorship after submission must receive written confirmation from all authors, accompanied by a rationale for the change. Disputes regarding authorship are addressed at the institutional level following COPE guidelines, and AISRP will facilitate mediation but will refrain from direct adjudication. In complex cases, authors may be asked to provide documented evidence of contribution, and persistent disputes can lead to withdrawal of the manuscript.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools may support manuscript preparation by aiding in grammar correction, reference management, or formatting; however, they cannot be designated as authors. Their use must be transparently disclosed, with the authors retaining full responsibility for the work’s intellectual content.

Practical Scenarios

For instance, if a research project involves a consortium, the group name may appear as the author with individual contributions detailed in a supplement. Similarly, if an author is added mid-process, all parties must verify the accuracy of the addition through formal communication.

Data Availability Statements

All manuscripts must include a Data Availability Statement that clearly articulates the location, accessibility, and conditions for the reuse of the underlying data. When ethical or legal restrictions apply, authors must provide a justification and detail alternative means for data verification.

Citation and Repository Guidelines

Authors should deposit supporting data in recognized repositories that issue persistent identifiers, such as DOIs. The citation format should follow established guidelines—for instance, the FORCE11 data citation principles—to allow proper crediting and to facilitate reproducibility.

Compliance with Regulatory Standards

In studies involving sensitive or proprietary data, authors must comply with applicable legal requirements and institutional policies. In these cases, anonymization and secure data handling protocols are mandatory to protect participant confidentiality and intellectual property.

Manuscript Handling and Review

All manuscripts submitted to AISRP are treated as confidential documents. Access is restricted to designated editors and reviewers who are expressly forbidden from disclosing details of the review process. Reviewers are required to sign confidentiality agreements if necessary, ensuring that the content, methodologies, and results remain secure.

Exceptions and Legal Considerations

Confidentiality may be breached only under exceptional circumstances, such as investigations of research misconduct or compliance with a legal mandate. Even then, the disclosure is limited to the minimum necessary to conduct the investigation, in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Data Security Protocols

AISRP employs robust digital security measures to safeguard submissions, reviewer comments, and correspondence, reducing the risk of unauthorized dissemination of sensitive information.

Copyright and Licensing

AISRP publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, ensuring that authors retain copyright while allowing others to reuse content provided proper attribution is given. The license encourages broad dissemination of research findings while maintaining recognition of the original work.

Permissions for Reproductions

If an article contains figures, tables, or other content previously published elsewhere, authors must obtain written permission from the copyright holder. Proper accreditation must be included in the caption or references, indicating that the material is reproduced with permission.

Translations and Adaptations

Translated or adapted works are subject to the same rigorous requirements for proper attribution. Translations must clearly reference the original publication and secure necessary permissions before dissemination.