To ensure clear accountability, transparent research contribution, and effective editorial communication, the Journal of Applied Informatics and Technology (JIT) enforces strict guidelines regarding author roles and designations:

1. First Author Designation

• Single First Author Rule: Each submitted manuscript must designate only one primary (First) author who led the research design, data analysis, and manuscript drafting.
• Co-First Authorship: JIT does not permit equal contribution or co-first author designations under standard manuscript submissions.

2. Corresponding Author Designation

• Default Requirement: Manuscripts must designate only one Corresponding Author who serves as the sole point of contact between the journal and all co-authors during the editorial assessment, peer review, production, and post-publication processes.
• Exceptions for Large Multi-Institutional Projects: Multiple corresponding authors (up to a maximum of two) may be permitted only in exceptional cases involving large-scale collaborative research projects, multi-center trials, or inter-institutional initiatives spanning multiple organizations.
• Discretion of the Editor-in-Chief: Any request for multiple corresponding authors must be formally requested during initial manuscript submission with clear justification. The final decision rests entirely at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.

3. Author Responsibilities

The designated Corresponding Author accepts the primary responsibility of communicating with the journal, verifying that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submitted version, and ensuring compliance with JIT ethical guidelines, raw data requests, and authorship criteria.

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Updated: November 2026