What is the definition of corresponding author?

Answer 1

The Corresponding Author is the person who is responsible for the manuscript as

it moves through the journal's submission process. This person must be

registered with Editorial Manager, as all correspondence pertaining to the

manuscript will be sent to him or her via the system. The Corresponding Author

is, by default, the author who initially uploads the manuscript into Editorial

Manager.

Answer 2

The corresponding author is the individual responsible for handling communication between the publishers, co-authors, and readers. They are usually the primary point of contact for inquiries related to the published research.