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Authorship in scientific publications: analysis and recommendations.
1, Christian W Hess, Christian Brückner
1Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences.
Swiss Medical Weekly
|February 22, 2015
Summary
Scientific authorship guidelines address misconduct and disputes in collaborative research. Recommendations ensure fair credit and protect researchers' careers, promoting integrity in publications.
Area of Science:
- Scientific Integrity
- Research Ethics
- Publication Practices
Background:
- Unjustified authorship claims are considered scientific misconduct globally.
- Team-based research increases the likelihood of authorship disputes regarding credit and name order.
- Evolving scientific collaboration necessitates clear authorship criteria.
Framework:
- The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences developed principles and procedures for scientific integrity.
- Key criteria and responsibilities for legitimate authorship are specified.
- Recommendations aim to prevent and resolve authorship conflicts.
Implementation:
- A working group chaired by Professor Emilio Bossi issued a memorandum and principles paper.
- The Scientific Integrity Committee collated relevant regulations and formulated recommendations.
- Guidelines address the listing of authors and authorship obligations.
Implications:
- Clear authorship recognition is crucial for researchers' careers, especially for early-stage scientists.
- Standardized authorship practices facilitate fair evaluation of scientific performance.
- Adherence to guidelines promotes trust and accountability in scientific publishing.
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