Authorship and Contributorship

USRATY : Journal of Islamic Family Law adheres to the principles of transparency and best practices in scholarly publishing as set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). This policy outlines the requirements for authorship and contributorship, ensuring clear and unambiguous attribution of contributions to published works. As an open-access journal practicing the CC-BY-SA license, the authors retain the copyright of their articles while granting broad permissions for distribution and reuse. The journal follows the Core Practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Criteria for Authorship

Authorship of a scholarly article in USRATY : Journal of Islamic Family Law Review should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. To be considered an author, individuals must meet all of the following criteria:

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

Contributorship Statement

To promote transparency and avoid misunderstandings, USRATY : Journal of Islamic Family Law might ask for a contributorship statement with the manuscript submitted to USRATY : Journal of Islamic Family Law. The statement should explicitly identify the contributions of each author to the research. This statement will not be published, however, it should accurately reflect the individual roles played by each author.

Dispute Resolution

In cases of disagreements or disputes regarding authorship, the editorial board of USRATY : Journal of Islamic Family Law will follow a structured process to investigate and resolve the matter. The concerned parties will be asked to provide evidence of their contributions to the research. USRATY : Journal of Islamic Family Law may also seek guidance from COPE or other relevant organizations to ensure fair and unbiased resolution. USRATY : Journal of Islamic Family Law will not get involved nor held liable for personal disputes between authors.

Changes in Authorship

Requests for adding, deleting, or rearranging authors after manuscript submission to USRATY : Journal of Islamic Family Law will be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Such requests must be supported by a written explanation from all authors involved, providing a detailed account of the reasons for the change. The editorial board of USRATY : Journal of Islamic Family Law will carefully evaluate the request and may consult the journal's advisors and check with COPE's guidance if necess