Authorship & Contributorship

Guiding Principles
The editorial policy of Tempus Pontem: Azerbaijan Journal of Archaeology and Anthropology (TP: AJAA) adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical conduct. To ensure transparency, accountability, and proper attribution, the following criteria for authorship and contributorship are stringently enforced. The journal's guidelines are founded on the recommendations of respected bodies such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which stipulate that authorship should be based on substantive intellectual contribution.

Definition of Authorship
An author is an individual who has made a significant intellectual contribution and takes responsibility for the integrity of the work. To be an author for TP: AJAA, an individual must meet all four of the following criteria:

  1. Made a substantial contribution to the research's conception, design, acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
  2. Participated in drafting or critically revising the manuscript for intellectual content.
  3. Provided final approval of the version to be published.
  4. Agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

Contributorship and Acknowledgements
Individuals who do not meet all authorship criteria but have made valuable contributions should be acknowledged in the "Acknowledgements" section. These contributions may include technical assistance, funding, resources, administrative support, supervision, or writing assistance. The corresponding author must confirm that all acknowledged individuals consent to being listed.

Designation of the Corresponding Author
The corresponding author is the primary contact for the journal. It acts on behalf of all co-authors throughout the submission, review, and publication process. Responsibilities include ensuring all authors meet criteria, approving the final manuscript, managing communication, providing transparency on material reuse and disclosures, and cooperating with post-publication inquiries.

Ethical Considerations and Prohibited Practices
TP: AJAA prohibits unethical authorship, such as "ghost" authorship (excluding contributors) and "guest" or "gift" authorship (including non-contributors). Changes to authorship after submission require exceptional circumstances, written consent from all authors, and justification approved by the Editor. Authorship disputes may result in manuscript withdrawal and reporting to institutions.

Role and Responsibilities of All Authors
Each author is publicly responsible for the paper's content and should be confident in their co-authors' contributions. All authors affirm that the work is original, not plagiarized, and not previously published or submitted elsewhere.