Authorship Criteria

All authors listed in a manuscript submitted to the International Journal of Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Sciences (IJESSS) must have made substantial scholarly contributions to the research and manuscript. Authorship is granted only to individuals who meet the following criteria:

1. Substantial Contribution

Authors must have contributed substantially to the conception and design of the study; the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; or the development of the research framework and scholarly arguments.

2. Drafting and Critical Revision

Authors must have participated in drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content.

3. Final Approval

All authors must review and approve the final version of the manuscript before submission and publication.

4. Accountability

All authors must agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring that any questions concerning the accuracy or integrity of the research are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Acknowledgement of Contributions

All individuals who meet the authorship criteria must be listed as authors. Individuals who have contributed to the research but do not meet these criteria should be appropriately acknowledged. All authors are responsible for ensuring that the author list accurately reflects their contributions to the manuscript.