Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards:
Authors of original research reports must present an accurate account of the work performed, as well as an objective discussion of its significance. The underlying data must be accurately represented in the paper. The paper should include sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the research. Misleading or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention:
Authors are required to provide the raw data related to their paper for editorial review and should be prepared to provide public access to such data (in accordance with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if feasible. Authors should also retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism:
Authors must ensure that they have written entirely original works. If they have used the work or words of others, they must be appropriately cited or quoted.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication:
An author should not generally publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources:
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have significantly influenced the nature of the reported research.

Authorship of the Paper:
Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. If other individuals have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author must ensure that all appropriate co-authors are included, that no inappropriate co-authors are listed, and that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the paper and agreed to its submission for publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:
All authors must disclose any financial or substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of project funding must be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works:
If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.