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1Department of Pediatrics, TN Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, India.
Lung India : Official Organ of Indian Chest Society
|February 21, 2012
Summary
Unethical authorship practices like honorary authorships and ghostwriting undermine scientific integrity. Combating these requires awareness, clear policies, and accountability from journals, institutions, and government agencies.
Area of Science:
- Scientific publishing ethics
- Research integrity
Background:
- Authorship offers recognition and benefits, incentivizing publication.
- Unethical practices include honorary authorship and ghostwriting, where individuals contribute but are not credited, or renowned scientists lend their names without contribution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence and negative impacts of honorary authorship and ghostwriting.
- To advocate for measures to curb these authorship malpractices.
Main Methods:
- This study is a conceptual analysis and ethical review of authorship practices in scientific publications.
- It examines the mechanisms and consequences of honorary authorship and ghostwriting.
Main Results:
- Honorary authorship and ghostwriting misrepresent contributions and confer undeserved credibility.
- These practices suppress the work of actual contributors and introduce potential bias.
Conclusions:
- Combating authorship malpractices is crucial for maintaining the credibility of scientific research.
- Collaboration between journal editors, institutions, and government agencies is needed to implement awareness campaigns, policies, and punitive measures.
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