Standardizing author name changes in academic publishing: A case study of IEEE’s approach

• Published in: Information services & use Vol. 45; no. 1-2; pp. 86 - 93
• Main Author: Zhu, Julie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2025
• Subjects: COPE guidelines; author name policies; scholarly integrity; the Committee on Publication Ethics; author name changes

The IEEE Author Name Change Policy, aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, enables authors to update their names in publications without requiring justification or legal documentation, prioritizing privacy and inclusivity. This study examines the policy’s implementation,...