Authorship and Contributorship

Criteria for Authorship

Authorship of a scholarly article in Bisma The Journal of Counseling is based on significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. To qualify as an author, individuals must meet all of the following criteria:

Substantial Contributions: Authors are expected to make important contributions to the intellectual content of the article, including the conception or design of the study, data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and drafting or revising the manuscript.
Approval of Final Version: All authors must approve the final version of the article and agree to take responsibility for its content.
Accountability: Authors should be prepared to explain and defend the research findings in public forums if necessary.

Contributorship Statement

To enhance transparency and prevent misunderstandings, Bisma The Journal of Counseling may request a contributorship statement with the submitted manuscript. This statement should clearly outline the contributions of each author to the research. Although it will not be published, it must accurately reflect the individual roles of each author.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of disagreements or disputes regarding authorship, the editorial board of Bisma The Journal of Counseling will follow a structured process to investigate and resolve the issues. The parties involved will be asked to provide evidence of their contributions. The journal may consult guidance from COPE or other relevant organizations to ensure a fair and unbiased resolution and will not intervene in personal disputes between authors.

Changes in Authorship

Requests to add, remove, or rearrange authors after manuscript submission will be considered only under exceptional circumstances. Such requests must be accompanied by a written explanation from all authors involved, detailing the reasons for the change. The editorial board will evaluate the request carefully and may consult with the journal’s advisors and refer to COPE’s guidance if necessary.

Honorary and Ghost Authorship

Bisma The Journal of Counseling does not accept honorary authorship (gift authorship) or ghost authorship (uncredited contributions). Individuals who have made only minor contributions should be acknowledged in the acknowledgment section but not listed as authors. The journal is committed to preventing and addressing instances of both honorary and ghost authorship.

Declaration of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the interpretation of their research in their submissions. This includes financial interests, affiliations, or personal relationships that might compromise the impartiality and credibility of the work. The journal encourages full transparency in these disclosures.

Compliance with Ethical Guidelines

Authors are required to adhere to the ethical guidelines of Bisma The Journal of Counseling and the prevailing ethical standards in research. This includes obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted materials, securing informed consent from human subjects, and ensuring the ethical treatment of animals in research.

Review of Authorship Policy

The authorship policy of Bisma The Journal of Counseling will be reviewed periodically and updated as needed to align with evolving practices in scholarly publishing and the recommendations of relevant organizations. Any revisions will be communicated to authors and made publicly available on the journal's website.