Authorship Criteria and Responsibilities

AUTHORSHIP CRITERIA

Jurnal MSA (Matematika dan Statistika serta Aplikasinya)

1. General Principles of Authorship

Jurnal MSA is committed to promoting responsible authorship, transparency in scholarly contributions, and accountability in scientific publishing within mathematics, statistics, and their applications.

Authorship must accurately reflect the intellectual and scientific contributions of individuals involved in the conception, development, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research.

All individuals listed as authors must have made substantial scholarly contributions and must accept responsibility for the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the published work.

Jurnal MSA adopts authorship principles consistent with the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), supported by the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT), and adapted to the disciplinary characteristics of mathematics, statistics, computational research, and interdisciplinary applications.

2. Eligibility for Authorship

To qualify for authorship, an individual must meet all four of the following criteria:

Criterion 1 — Substantial Scholarly Contribution

The individual must have made a substantial contribution to at least one of the following aspects of the research:

Conception, formulation, or design of the research.
Development of mathematical theories, theorems, or proofs.
Development of mathematical or statistical models.
Design or development of statistical methodologies.
Acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of research data.
Development of computational algorithms or simulation methods.
Critical interpretation of mathematical, statistical, or computational findings.

Criterion 2 — Intellectual Contribution to the Manuscript

The individual must have participated in drafting the manuscript or critically reviewing it for important intellectual content.

Such contributions may include evaluating mathematical arguments, verifying statistical reasoning, improving methodological explanations, or critically interpreting research findings.

Criterion 3 — Final Approval

The individual must have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript intended for publication.

Criterion 4 — Accountability

The individual must agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work and ensure that questions concerning the accuracy, validity, or integrity of the research are appropriately investigated and resolved.

All four criteria must be satisfied. A substantial technical contribution alone does not automatically establish authorship unless the remaining criteria are also met.

3. Discipline-Specific Authorship Contributions

Jurnal MSA recognizes the diversity of intellectual contributions in mathematics, statistics, and their applications.

3.1 Pure Mathematics

Substantial contributions may include:

Formulation of mathematical conjectures or research problems.
Development of original theorems, propositions, or lemmas.
Construction of mathematical proofs.
Development of mathematical concepts or theoretical frameworks.
Identification and correction of substantial logical or theoretical deficiencies.
Critical interpretation of mathematical results.

3.2 Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling

Substantial contributions may include:

Formulation of mathematical models.
Development or modification of model assumptions.
Derivation of analytical solutions.
Development of optimization methods.
Mathematical analysis of dynamic or stochastic systems.
Validation and interpretation of model results.

3.3 Probability and Statistical Methodology

Substantial contributions may include:

Development of probabilistic or stochastic models.
Derivation of statistical estimators or test procedures.
Development of statistical inference methods.
Formulation and evaluation of statistical assumptions.
Design of simulation studies.
Mathematical or statistical validation of proposed methodologies.

3.4 Applied Statistics and Data Analysis

Substantial contributions may include:

Design of statistical investigations.
Development of analytical frameworks.
Selection and justification of statistical methods.
Substantive statistical analysis and interpretation.
Evaluation of model assumptions and diagnostic results.
Assessment of uncertainty, estimation accuracy, and model performance.

Routine data entry or mechanical execution of predefined statistical procedures does not independently qualify an individual for authorship.

3.5 Computational Mathematics, Machine Learning, and Data Mining

Substantial contributions may include:

Development of computational methods or algorithms.
Design of statistical learning models.
Development of simulation frameworks.
Implementation of original or substantially modified computational procedures.
Design of model validation and evaluation strategies.
Development of reproducible computational workflows accompanied by substantive methodological contributions.
Critical analysis of predictive performance, interpretability, robustness, or uncertainty.

Routine software execution, basic programming assistance, or use of existing algorithms without substantial intellectual involvement does not independently establish authorship.

3.6 Multidisciplinary Research

For interdisciplinary studies, authorship must reflect substantive contributions to the mathematical, statistical, computational, or relevant domain-specific components of the research.

Researchers from different disciplines may qualify for authorship when they meet the established criteria and contribute meaningfully to the scientific development, interpretation, or validation of the study.

Authorship decisions must not discriminate on the basis of academic rank, institutional affiliation, disciplinary background, nationality, or professional position.

4. Author Contributions and CRediT Taxonomy

Jurnal MSA recommends the use of the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT) to transparently describe each author's contribution to the research.

The following 14 standardized contribution roles may be used:

CRediT Role	Description
Conceptualization	Formulation of research ideas, objectives, and overarching concepts.
Methodology	Development or design of research methods, mathematical models, or statistical procedures.
Software	Development, programming, implementation, or testing of computational tools and algorithms.
Validation	Verification of mathematical, statistical, computational, or empirical research results.
Formal Analysis	Application of mathematical, statistical, or computational techniques to investigate research problems.
Investigation	Conducting research procedures, experiments, simulations, or data collection.
Resources	Provision of research materials, datasets, instruments, or computing resources.
Data Curation	Organization, preparation, documentation, and management of research data.
Writing – Original Draft	Preparation of the initial manuscript and its substantive scientific content.
Writing – Review & Editing	Critical review, revision, and improvement of the manuscript's intellectual content.
Visualization	Development of scientific figures, graphs, diagrams, and visual representations.
Supervision	Scientific oversight, guidance, and leadership of research activities.
Project Administration	Coordination and management of research planning and implementation.
Funding Acquisition	Acquisition of financial support for the research.

One author may perform multiple roles, and the same role may be shared by several authors.

CRediT roles describe contributions but do not independently determine eligibility for authorship. All listed authors must still satisfy the four authorship criteria stated in Section 2.

5. Authorship Order

The order of authors must be determined through agreement among all eligible authors before manuscript submission.

Authorship order should reflect the nature and significance of scholarly contributions, taking into account disciplinary conventions and the agreement of the research team.

The first author is generally the individual who has made a leading contribution to the research and manuscript preparation.

The corresponding author is responsible for managing communication with the journal and coordinating responses throughout the submission, review, revision, and publication processes.

Where authors have made equal contributions, this may be declared explicitly in the manuscript, subject to editorial approval.

Academic rank, supervisory position, institutional authority, or funding responsibility must not be used as the sole basis for authorship order.

6. Responsibilities of the Corresponding Author

The corresponding author serves as the primary contact between the authors and the Editorial Board of Jurnal MSA.

The corresponding author is responsible for:

Ensuring that all listed authors meet the authorship criteria.
Confirming that all authors approve the final manuscript and its submission.
Verifying the accuracy of author names, affiliations, and contact information.
Ensuring that the manuscript complies with journal policies and publication ethics.
Coordinating manuscript revisions and responses to reviewers.
Communicating editorial decisions to all co-authors.
Ensuring the submission of required declarations and supporting documents.
Communicating any significant errors or integrity concerns to the Editorial Board.
Coordinating post-publication correspondence when necessary.

The designation of a corresponding author does not reduce the individual or collective accountability of the other authors.

7. Contributors Who Do Not Qualify for Authorship

Individuals who contribute to a research project but do not satisfy all four authorship criteria should not be listed as authors.

Such contributions may instead be recognized in the Acknowledgments section.

Examples include:

General administrative or secretarial assistance.
Routine data entry or transcription.
Technical formatting or proofreading.
General language editing.
Provision of research facilities or institutional resources.
General supervision without substantive intellectual involvement.
Funding acquisition without additional qualifying scholarly contributions.
Routine execution of software, calculations, or laboratory procedures.

Acknowledgments should describe the contributions appropriately. Permission should be obtained from individuals who are named in this section.

8. Prohibited Authorship Practices

Jurnal MSA does not permit unethical authorship practices, including:

Gift Authorship: Including individuals as authors solely because of personal relationships, professional status, or institutional influence.

Honorary Authorship: Granting authorship to individuals because of seniority, academic position, or administrative authority without sufficient scholarly contributions.

Guest Authorship: Including individuals primarily to increase the perceived credibility or visibility of a manuscript.

Ghost Authorship: Omitting individuals who have made qualifying scholarly contributions from the author list.

Coercive Authorship: Adding an individual as an author because of pressure, authority, or institutional coercion rather than legitimate scholarly contributions.

Suspected authorship misconduct may result in requests for clarification, suspension of editorial processing, rejection, or other appropriate editorial action.

9. Changes in Authorship

Any proposed addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors after manuscript submission must be communicated to the Editorial Board.

Requests for authorship changes must include:

A clear explanation of the proposed change.
The reasons supporting the change.
Written agreement from all existing authors.
Written consent from any author being added or removed.
An updated statement of author contributions, when applicable.

Authorship changes are subject to editorial assessment and approval.

Requests submitted after manuscript acceptance or publication may require additional investigation and supporting documentation.

The Editorial Board may suspend manuscript processing while unresolved authorship issues are being examined.

10. Research Integrity and Collective Responsibility

All authors share responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the published research.

Authors must ensure that:

Mathematical derivations, theorems, and proofs are accurately presented.
Statistical analyses are methodologically appropriate and correctly interpreted.
Research data and computational results are not fabricated, falsified, or intentionally misrepresented.
Model assumptions, analytical limitations, and uncertainty are appropriately disclosed.
Sources, datasets, algorithms, software, and third-party materials are properly acknowledged.
Research methods are described sufficiently to allow verification or reproducibility where applicable.
Significant errors identified before or after publication are promptly reported to the Editorial Board.

Each author must be able to identify the contributions of their co-authors and have reasonable confidence in the integrity of the research as a whole.

11. Artificial Intelligence and AI-Assisted Tools

Artificial intelligence tools, including large language models, generative AI systems, and automated writing assistants, must not be listed as authors or co-authors.

AI systems cannot satisfy the responsibilities of human authorship, including accountability, final approval, and responsibility for research integrity.

Authors may use AI-assisted technologies for legitimate research or manuscript preparation activities, subject to transparent disclosure and the journal's applicable policies.

When AI tools materially contribute to manuscript preparation, computational analysis, code development, data processing, or scientific content generation, authors must disclose their use in an appropriate section of the manuscript.

The disclosure should identify the tool, describe its purpose, and explain how its outputs were verified.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of all AI-assisted content.

Undisclosed or inappropriate AI use that compromises research integrity may be subject to editorial investigation.

12. Authorship Disputes and Editorial Procedures

Disputes concerning authorship eligibility, author order, contributor acknowledgment, or proposed authorship changes should first be addressed among the authors.

Where an agreement cannot be reached, the relevant institution or research organization may be asked to investigate the dispute.

The Editorial Board may request authorship statements, contribution records, correspondence, or supporting documentation when necessary.

Manuscript processing may be suspended until the matter has been adequately resolved.

The Editorial Board does not ordinarily determine individual contribution disputes on behalf of the research team but may take appropriate editorial action based on the available evidence and institutional findings.

13. Author Contribution Statement

Authors are encouraged to include a clear Author Contributions statement identifying the specific scholarly roles of each author.

The statement may be prepared using the CRediT taxonomy.

Example:

Author A: Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal Analysis, Writing – Original Draft.

Author B: Mathematical Modeling, Software, Validation, Writing – Review & Editing.

Author C: Data Curation, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Visualization.

Author D: Supervision, Methodology, Validation, Writing – Review & Editing.

All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to be accountable for the integrity of the work.

Where possible, contributions should use the official CRediT role names; discipline-specific descriptions may be provided as supplementary explanations.

14. Final Authorship Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to Jurnal MSA, the corresponding author confirms on behalf of all authors that:

All listed authors meet the journal's authorship criteria.
All eligible contributors have been appropriately recognized.
All authors have approved the manuscript and its submission.
The order of authors has been agreed upon by all authors.
The author affiliations and submission metadata are accurate.
No gift, guest, honorary, ghost, or coercive authorship practices have occurred.
Any relevant conflicts of interest and AI-assisted contributions have been appropriately disclosed.
All authors accept responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of their scholarly contributions and the published work.
Any subsequent authorship changes will be submitted for editorial approval.

Jurnal MSA reserves the right to request supporting information, investigate suspected authorship misconduct, and take appropriate editorial action in accordance with its Publication Ethics policy.

15. References and Related Policies

Jurnal MSA — Publication Ethics

https://journal.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/msa/pubethics

Jurnal MSA — Author Guidelines and Submission

https://journal.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/msa/about/submissions

ICMJE — Defining the Role of Authors and Contributors

https://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/roles-and-responsibilities/defining-the-role-of-authors-and-contributors.html

CRediT — Contributor Roles Taxonomy

https://credit.niso.org/

Jurnal MSA Official Website

https://journal.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/msa