Before Submission

Initial Authorship Arrangement

Before submission, all authors must agree on the authorship list, order, and corresponding author designation. The corresponding author should ensure that every listed author meets the authorship criteria and that no qualified contributor has been omitted.

Changes After Submission

Addition, Removal, or Rearrangement of Authors

Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors after submission must be communicated to the editorial office by the corresponding author. Requests must include a written explanation and agreement from all authors concerned, including any author being added or removed.

Changes After Acceptance or Publication

Exceptional Circumstances

Authorship changes after acceptance or publication are generally discouraged and will only be considered when justified. Approved post-publication changes may require a correction notice or other appropriate editorial action to maintain the accuracy of the scholarly record.

Authorship Disputes

Disagreement Among Authors

Authorship disputes should first be resolved by the authors and their respective institutions. DIMENSIA does not determine individual contributions in disputed cases. The editorial office may suspend manuscript processing until appropriate clarification or institutional resolution is obtained.

Required Documentation

Supporting Confirmation

The editorial office may request the following documents:

• A written explanation for the requested change.
• Written agreement from all authors.
• Confirmation from any author being added or removed.
• An updated author contribution statement.

Editorial Decision

Review and Editorial Action

The editorial team evaluates authorship change requests based on the explanation and supporting documentation provided. Depending on the circumstances, DIMENSIA may approve or decline the request, seek further clarification, suspend manuscript processing, or publish an appropriate correction notice.