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Table 3.1 Contributions to Authorship (ICMJE)

Author

Contribution

Scott Trueman (the researcher)

The major contribution for the conception and design of the article, and the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of the data contained in the article. Revising the article critically for important intellectual content with some editing. Final approval for the version to be published. Revising the article critically for important intellectual content with some editing. Final approval for the version to be published.

Professor Jane Mills (principal supervisor)

Dr. Tanya Park (supervisor)

3.1.2 Declaration by co-authors

The undersigned hereby certify that:

• The above declaration correctly reflects the extent of the candidate’s contribution to the work and the extent of contribution of each co-author; • They meet the criteria for authorship in that they have participated in the conception, execution, or interpretation, of at least part of the publication in their field of expertise; • They take public responsibility for their part of the publication, except for the responsible author, who accepts overall responsibility for the publication;

• There are no other authors of the publication according to these criteria;

• Potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed to (a) grant bodies, (b) the editor or publisher of journals or other publications, and (c) the head of the responsible academic unit; and