On the Use of Institutional Email Addresses When Submitting a Manuscript: An Editorial Perspective

This editorial outlines the rationale for requiring authors to provide an institutional email address when submitting a manuscript to a scholarly journal. It highlights the role of institutional emails in verifying authorship and affiliation, enhancing the transparency of the editorial process, and fostering greater trust in published research. While the editorial acknowledges that exceptions may apply in certain cases, it emphasizes that the use of a verified institutional address is a mandatory requirement for authors formally affiliated with academic or research institutions.

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