Authorship Policy

The Authorship Policy of the Raparin Journal of Humanities (RJH) establishes clear guidelines and criteria for determining who qualifies as an author of a research paper. The purpose of this policy is to uphold the standards of integrity, transparency, and fairness in the publication process and to ensure that credit is given only to those who have made a significant scholarly contribution to the work. The policy further outlines the principles and practices that authors must adhere to when preparing a manuscript for publication. The journal wants to prevent unethical practices such as honorary, ghost, or guest authorship, and to ensure that every individual who is listed as an author takes responsibility and accountability for the integrity and content of the scholarly work.

1. Roles of Authors and Contributors

An individual qualifies as an author if they have made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, data collection, analysis, or interpretation of the research, participated in drafting or critically revising the manuscript, approved the final version before publication, and agreed to take public responsibility for the content of the work. In other words, author(s) must make substantive contribution towards drafting or revising the manuscript, particularly in key areas such as Study Conception and Design, Data Collection and Analysis, Drafting and Revising the Manuscript, Critical Intellectual Content, and Final Approval of the Manuscript.

Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship, such as technical support, data collection assistance, or language editing, should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section. Clearly defining the roles of authors and contributors ensures transparency and ethical recognition of all participants in the research process.

2. Corresponding Author Responsibilities

• The corresponding author serves as the primary point of contact between the journal and all co-authors. They are responsible for submitting the manuscript on behalf of all authors and ensuring that every co-author has reviewed and approved the final version prior to submission. The corresponding author manages all communications with the editorial office throughout the review and publication process, including responding to editorial queries and providing any updates regarding changes in authorship or institutional affiliation. They also ensure that all author information and affiliations are accurate and complete, maintaining transparency and accountability throughout the publication process.
Please find below the key roles and responsibilities of the corresponding author:

Ensuring that all eligible authors are included and that no ineligible names are added.
Ensuring that all authors have reviewed, approved, and consented to the submission of the final manuscript.
Managing all communication with the journal, including responses to reviewer comments and post-publication matters.
Ensuring that the manuscript complies with all journal policies, ethical standards, and submission requirements.

3. Institutional Affiliation

All authors submitting to the Raparin Journal of Humanities (RJH) are required to provide complete and accurate institutional affiliations. This information should reflect the academic or research institution where the work was primarily conducted. If an author was affiliated with a different institution at the time the research was performed, both the current and previous affiliations should be listed.
Accurate reporting of institutional affiliation is essential for transparency, accountability, and proper attribution of research contributions. The corresponding author is responsible for verifying that all affiliations are correctly listed and that no institution is misrepresented, omitted, or inaccurately stated. Institutional affiliations also help readers, editors, and reviewers understand the context of the research and ensure recognition of the institutions supporting the work.

4. Author Identification (ORCID iD)

To ensure accurate identification and proper attribution of scholarly work, all authors submitting to the Raparin Journal of Humanities (RJH) are strongly encouraged to provide their ORCID iD (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) at the time of submission. The ORCID iD is a unique and persistent identifier that distinguishes authors from other researchers, helping to prevent confusion caused by similar names and ensuring that each author’s contributions are correctly recognized.
Including an ORCID iD enhances transparency, facilitates proper tracking of publications across journals and indexing systems, and supports the integrity of scholarly communication by linking research outputs directly to the individual researcher.

5. Authorship Contribution Statement

The Raparin Journal of Humanities (RJH) requires that all submitted manuscripts include a clear Authorship Contribution Statement describing the specific roles and contributions of each author in the research and writing process. This statement promotes transparency, accountability, and fairness by ensuring that every listed author has made a meaningful and identifiable contribution to the work.
Authors are encouraged to detail their individual roles in areas such as study conception and design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, drafting and revising the manuscript, and final approval of the version to be published. The corresponding author is responsible for collecting and submitting these contribution details on behalf of all authors at the time of submission.
This statement helps readers, reviewers, and editors understand the nature of each author’s involvement, supports ethical authorship practices, and prevents disputes or misrepresentation of contribution. The information provided in the authorship contribution statement will be published with the article when applicable, ensuring transparency in the scholarly record.
The Authorship Contribution Statement usually appears after the Acknowledgments section and before the References list in a published article.
After the Acknowledgments, it would look like this:
For example:
Dr. Sherwan conceived and designed the study. M. Halgurd collected and analyzed the data. M. Peywand drafted the manuscript and contributed to critical revisions. All authors reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.

6. Changes in Authorship

• Any request to add, remove, or reorder authors after submission must be accompanied by a written explanation and must be approved by all authors involved.
• The editorial board reserves the right to decline changes in authorship once a manuscript has been accepted unless the request is justified by exceptional circumstances and supported by all contributors.

7. Unethical Authorship Practices

The Raparin Journal of Humanities strictly prohibits the following:
• Ghost authorship: Failure to acknowledge individuals who made substantial contributions.
• Guest authorship: Listing individuals who had no real involvement in the research or writing.
• Gift authorship: Adding names of individuals solely based on position, seniority, or personal relationships.
Detection of any such practices may result in the rejection of the submission or retraction of the published article.