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Pravesh S Gadjradj1, Mamta Jalimsing1,2, Sandhia Jalimsing1,2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Leiden University Medical Center, University Neurosurgical Center Holland (UNCH), Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands.
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|April 29, 2021
Summary
A study found that 15.5% of oral and maxillofacial surgery authors may not meet International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria, indicating potential honorary authorship (HA). Efforts are needed to reduce authorship misuse in research publications.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Medical Research Ethics
Background:
- Authorship in scientific publications is guided by specific criteria, such as those from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
- Honorary authorship (HA) refers to the inclusion of authors who do not meet established authorship criteria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of honorary authorship within the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- To assess awareness of authorship guidelines and the issue of honorary authorship among researchers in this specialty.
Main Methods:
- A survey comprising twenty-two questions was distributed in 2020 to corresponding authors of prominent journals in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- The survey collected data on author demographics, understanding of authorship guidelines, and perceptions regarding honorary authorship.
Main Results:
- The study achieved a response rate of 24.8%.
- While 81.1% of respondents were aware of general authorship guidelines, only 56.3% recognized the specific issue of honorary authorship.
- A significant 15.5% of respondents believed that some of their co-authors did not meet the ICMJE criteria for authorship.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest a notable proportion of honorary authorship in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Universities, journals, and researchers should implement measures to minimize authorship misconduct and ensure adherence to ethical standards.
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