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Authorship and publication practices in the social sciences: historical reflections on current practices
Muriel J Bebeau1, Verna Monson
1School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, 15-136 Moos Tower, 515 Delaware S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. bebea001@umn.edu
Science and Engineering Ethics
|June 8, 2011
Summary
Authorship standards in psychology, sociology, and education show agreement on research integrity but differ in enforcement. Improving authorship practices requires better education and clearer guidelines in social science research.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Research Ethics
- Academic Publishing
Background:
- Authorship definitions and publication practices are crucial for research integrity.
- Codes of ethics and author guidelines shape scholarly conduct across disciplines.
- Understanding variations in these practices informs ethical research standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and compare authorship definitions and publication practices in psychology, sociology, and education.
- To identify areas of agreement and divergence in ethical guidelines and oversight mechanisms.
- To assess the effectiveness of professional associations in upholding research and publication standards.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of author directions and ethical codes.
- Comparative analysis of policies in psychology, sociology, and education.
- Examination of oversight and sanctioning roles of professional associations.
Main Results:
- Consistent agreement exists on originality, data sharing, participant protection, and conflict of interest disclosure.
- Significant differences emerge in the role of professional associations regarding violations; psychology and sociology have active oversight, while education relies on voluntary compliance.
- Authorship criteria primarily focus on inclusion, not on the author's responsibility for the entire work.
Conclusions:
- While core ethical principles align, the enforcement and authorship credit mechanisms vary across social science fields.
- Enhanced dialogue beyond social sciences could benefit authorship standards.
- Effective responsible conduct of research education and clear best practices are vital for reducing misattribution and improving research integrity.
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