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  • Scientific publishing and academic evaluation

Background:

  • The established scientific incentive system prioritizes first and last author positions, disregarding actual research contributions.
  • This hierarchy leads to authorship disputes, credit allocation inequalities (particularly affecting early-career and female scientists), and hinders academic collaboration.
  • The emphasis on specific author positions has resulted in credit inflation, evidenced by a rise in co-first and co-corresponding authors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the limitations of the traditional author credit system.
  • To propose a novel, quantitative framework for acknowledging author contributions.
  • To promote open science principles and equitable credit distribution in research.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the current scientific incentive system and its reliance on author positions.
  • Development of a new contributionship model.
  • Proposal of a quantitative framework for evaluating author contributions.

Main Results:

  • The current system inadequately reflects individual contributions, leading to systemic issues.
  • A new contributionship model is needed to ensure fair recognition.
  • A quantitative framework can help mitigate disputes and promote collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • The first-last author hierarchy is a flawed system that requires reform.
  • A shift towards contribution-based credit is essential for scientific integrity.
  • The proposed quantitative framework offers a path towards a more equitable and collaborative research environment.