All research output derived from the WACASO Registry and nested sub-studies must adhere to the network’s publication and authorship guidelines to ensure academic equity and data integrity.
Tracks
1. Core Network Papers
(Led by Steering Committee, utilizing full regional dataset).
2. Site-Specific Papers
(Led by local PIs, utilizing site-level data).
3. Ancillary Studies
(External collaborations requiring proposal approval).
- ICMJE guidelines apply to all manuscripts.
- The WACASO Registry Group must be cited as a corporate author.
- Prior to submission, all manuscripts must be reviewed by the Publications Committee (30-day review period).