Authorship complaints may include disputes over author order, omitted contributors, guest authorship, ghost authorship, or unauthorized submission. Complaints should be sent to the editorial office with clear documentation.

  1. The editorial office records the complaint and requests supporting evidence.
  2. The corresponding author and relevant authors are asked to provide clarification.
  3. The editor evaluates the case according to publication ethics and available documentation.
  4. If needed, the authors institutions may be contacted for formal clarification.
  5. Corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions may be issued when a published article is affected.