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    An international author identification system can ensure scientists receive full credit for their work. This system addresses the challenge of unique researcher identification amidst common surnames globally.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bibliometrics
    • Scientific Communication
    • Information Science

    Background:

    • Accurate attribution of scientific contributions is crucial for career progression and research integrity.
    • The proliferation of common surnames globally poses a significant challenge for distinguishing researchers.
    • Existing identification methods may not comprehensively capture all scientific outputs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose an international author identification system for comprehensive scientific credit.
    • To address the limitations of current systems in disambiguating researchers with identical surnames.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a novel international author identification system.
    • Integration of multiple data sources to ensure comprehensive tracking of scientific contributions.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed system enables scientists to receive credit for all their published works.
    • It effectively resolves identity issues arising from limited and common surnames worldwide.

    Conclusions:

    • An international author identification system is essential for fair credit and accurate bibliometric analysis.
    • Implementing such a system will enhance global scientific communication and researcher recognition.