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Area of Science:

  • Academic Medicine
  • Scholarly Publishing
  • Research Ethics

Background:

  • Collaborative writing in academic medicine enhances scholarship but presents ethical authorship challenges.
  • Existing international guidelines address inclusion but not proactive planning or order decisions.
  • Authorship disputes can negatively impact collaborative research and scholarly integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a heuristic approach for managing authorship issues in academic medicine manuscript development.
  • To guide collaborators in clarifying, anticipating, and resolving authorship concerns proactively.
  • To promote ethical practices and fair recognition in collaborative scholarly work.

Main Methods:

  • A commentary presenting a heuristic framework for authorship management.
  • Discussion of balancing work effort, intellectual contribution, and public accountability.
  • Emphasis on prospective decision-making throughout the manuscript development process.

Main Results:

  • The heuristic approach facilitates clear communication and ethical decision-making regarding authorship.
  • It aids in balancing individual contributions with collective responsibility.
  • Prospective management fosters a more equitable and recognized collaborative writing environment.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive, heuristic-based authorship planning is crucial for ethical collaborative writing in academic medicine.
  • This approach ensures fair recognition of contributions and promotes professional accountability.
  • Implementing such strategies can enhance the integrity and productivity of scholarly collaborations.