GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

Authorship Policy

Responsibility of Authors

All authors are accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and originality of the manuscript. Only the corresponding author communicates with the journal and ensures that all co-authors have approved the submission, authorship sequence, and affiliations. Any changes to authorship, including additions, deletions, or reordering, require approval from all authors and must be communicated to the Editor.

JBPT does not prescribe to change in the authors list with respect to additions and deletions after the initial submission. JBPT follows ICJME and COPE guidelines to describe authorship criteria and to resolve authorship disputes before and after publication respectively.

Author Contributions

Authors are encouraged to include a contribution statement specifying each author’s role. Contributors not meeting authorship criteria should be acknowledged separately. The corresponding author must ensure confidence in the integrity of all contributions.

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author manages the manuscript throughout submission, review, and publication, including circulation of the final proof to co-authors and verification of names, affiliations, and other details. Post-publication corrections for errors or ethical issues require consent from all authors, with dissenting opinions documented.

Author Address and Affiliation

Present addresses for authors that differ from where the work was conducted should be included in the submission document.

Deceased Authors

Deceased authors should be included with a death dagger (†) next to the name and a footnote stating the author is deceased and providing the date of death, for example, †Deceased 1 January 2016.

Confidentiality and Reviewer Suggestions

Manuscripts and review reports must be kept confidential prior to publication. Authors may suggest up to two reviewers with expertise in the field, but the editorial team retains final authority for reviewer selection. Suggested reviewers should have no conflict of interest with the authors or the work.

Consortium Authorship

Consortium members who agree to take responsibility for the work should be clearly identified, while others are acknowledged separately.