Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) adheres to principles of transparency, accountability, and academic integrity in authorship. All listed authors must have made substantial intellectual contributions to the work, including but not limited to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. In accordance with the ETES submission template, the corresponding author is required to provide a clear statement outlining the specific contributions of each co-author.
Changes to Authorship
Authors are advised to carefully consider and finalize the authorship list and the order of authors at the time of initial submission. Any request for modifications to the authorship—including the addition, removal, or rearrangement of names—must be made prior to acceptance of the manuscript and will be considered only with the approval of the journal's Editor.
To request such changes, the corresponding author must submit:
Requests to alter authorship after a manuscript has been accepted will only be considered under exceptional circumstances. If such a request is made, the editorial process will be paused while the request is under review. For manuscripts already published online, any approved authorship changes will result in the publication of a corrigendum.
By submitting a manuscript to ETES, it is presumed that all listed authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and have given their explicit consent for its submission. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the authors to ensure that appropriate institutional or organizational approval has been obtained from all relevant authorities where the research was conducted. Submission signifies a collective agreement on the content, authorship, and authorization to publish the work as presented.
In each manuscript submission to Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES), one author must be designated as the Corresponding Author, who will act as the primary liaison between the journal and all co-authors. This author bears the responsibility for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the work throughout the review and publication process.
The Corresponding Author is accountable for the following:
While the tasks related to submission and proofreading may be handled by a Submitting or Contact Author, the Corresponding Author must still be clearly identified in the manuscript. This designation must remain consistent throughout the publication process.
All communications between authors and the Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) journal must be regarded as strictly confidential. This includes correspondence with editorial representatives such as the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, or Handling Editors, as well as peer review reports and related documentation. Authors must not disclose, share, or distribute any part of this communication without prior, explicit permission from the journal or the individual(s) concerned.
In the event of an authorship conflict arising during the peer review process or after publication, Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES) is not in a position to arbitrate or resolve such disputes. Responsibility for resolving authorship disagreements lies with the authors themselves. If the authors are unable to reach an agreement, the journal reserves the right to withdraw the manuscript from consideration. In cases involving a published article, the journal may refer the matter to the authors’ affiliated institution(s) and will follow their formal guidelines and recommendations in addressing the issue.
To ensure transparency in the research and publication process, authors must clearly disclose all sources of financial support related to the research and/or preparation of the manuscript. This includes specifying the name(s) of the funding organization(s) and briefly describing their role, if any, in the design of the study, data collection, analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, or the decision to submit the work for publication. If the funder(s) had no such involvement, this should be explicitly stated in the manuscript.
If funding was provided, they should use statements such as "This study was funded by [Funding Agency]" or "The research leading to these results received funding from [Funding Agency] under Grant Agreement No. [Grant Number]." If no funding was received, authors should use statements such as "No funding was received for conducting this study" or "The authors did not receive support from any organization for the submitted work."
In addition, authors are required to include a conflict-of-interest statement declaring any potential financial or non-financial interests that could be perceived to influence the research or its interpretation. If no such conflicts exist, authors should include the following statement:
"The authors declare no conflicts of interest concerning this research."
Accurate disclosure of funding and potential conflicts of interest is essential to maintain the integrity, trust, and ethical standards upheld by Emerging Trends in Engineering and Sustainability (ETES).