Authorship Criteria:

Limited to individuals who:

(a) Contributed to conception, design, or analysis;

(b) Drafted or critically revised the manuscript;

(c) Approved the final version;

(d) Agree to be accountable for the work.

Corresponding Author Responsibility:

Ensure all co-authors consent to submission.

Confirm accurate contribution statements (if requested during revision).

Changes to Authorship:

Only permitted before acceptance, with written justification and approval from all authors.