Authorship Policy

The Proceedings of the International Music and Performing Arts Conference (IMPAC Proceedings) adheres to international standards of authorship as recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Authorship

Authorship is limited to individuals who have made substantial scholarly contributions to the research and preparation of the article. To qualify as an author, each contributor must:
✔ Contribute significantly to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study.
✔ Participate in drafting or critically revising the article for intellectual content.
✔ Approve the final version before submission.
✔ Accept responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the work.

Individuals who provided technical support, administrative assistance, or funding, but did not meet the above criteria, should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section rather than listed as authors.

2. Author Contributions

IMPAC Proceedings encourages transparency in multi-authored papers. A contribution statement should be included, outlining roles such as conceptualisation, methodology, analysis, writing, and review/editing. This ensures accountability and clarity of responsibility.

3. Changes to Authorship

  • Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors after submission or publication must be submitted in writing with an explanation.

  • All such requests must include signed consent from all listed authors, including those being added or removed.

  • The Editorial Board will only approve changes when they are consistent with ethical publishing standards.

4. Responsibility and Accountability

  • All listed authors share collective responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and scholarly contribution of the published work.

  • Authors must disclose any overlapping content with other publications to prevent duplicate or redundant submissions.

5. Conflicts of Interest

Authors must declare any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation, analysis, or reporting of their work. Transparency in conflict disclosure is essential to maintain trust in the scholarly record.