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Area of Science:

  • Academic Publishing
  • Scientific Ethics
  • Authorship Standards

Background:

  • A growing trend in scientific publications is the designation of 'first co-author'. This is used to signify that two or more authors have contributed equally to a research work.
  • This practice aims to acknowledge shared primary responsibility for a study's outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the validity and implications of designating 'first co-authors' in scientific literature.
  • To propose alternative methods for accurately representing author contributions and upholding academic standards.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current authorship conventions in scientific journals.
  • Review of ethical guidelines and principles in academic research.
  • Exploration of alternative models for crediting author contributions.

Main Results:

  • The 'first co-author' designation is deemed invalid under strict scientific rigor, honesty, and accuracy standards.
  • Current practices may obscure the specific roles and relative importance of individual contributions.

Conclusions:

  • The practice of assigning 'first co-authors' should be avoided to maintain scientific integrity.
  • Recommended solutions include detailing each co-author's specific role or providing clear evidence of equal contribution.