Authorship

When an author claims credit for original research, they assume full responsibility for the submitted or published work. The Journal of Nigerian Music Education defines an author as someone who has significantly contributed to the study's design, data collection and analysis, interpretation, or execution. These contributions are prerequisites for authorship, which is ultimately granted upon the Editor's approval of the final manuscript.

The Journal of Nigerian Music Education distinguishes between three types of authors. The lead author is listed first among all co-authors. The corresponding author acts as a liaison between the journal editors, the publisher, and the other authors, managing all communication related to the submission, review, and publication process. Finally, all other co-authors, not fulfilling the roles of lead or corresponding author, fall into the third category. Regardless of the type of authorship, all authors are obligated to ensure the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their submitted work and must sign a publisher's agreement.

Non-authors: Individuals who don't meet the requirements for single or multiple authorship are not considered authors by the Journal of Nigerian Music Education. This includes "gift authors" who have not made significant intellectual contributions to the work. While individuals providing funding, editing, or other support services should be acknowledged for their contributions, they do not hold responsibility for the manuscript's content.