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Authorship ethics in the radiological sciences

S Mussurakis1

  • 1Academic Department of Radiology, University of Sheffield, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, United Kingdom.

Australasian Radiology
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Radiology authorship ethics are crucial for scientific progress. This article examines incentives, obstacles, and unethical practices in radiological publication, advocating for reforms to the "publish or perish" culture.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiological Sciences
  • Medical Communication
  • Scientific Publishing Ethics

Background:

  • Effective communication of new ideas is vital for advancing radiological sciences.
  • Publication is essential for integrating research findings into the scientific knowledge base.
  • Authorship ethics in radiology have historically received limited scholarly attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the incentives and obstacles influencing radiologists' engagement in scientific writing.
  • To examine and address unethical authorship practices within radiological publications.
  • To propose reforms for ethical authorship and publication standards in radiology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of current authorship practices in radiological sciences.
  • Examination of ethical concerns raised by editors, authors, and readers.
  • Discussion of the relationship between publication pressures and authorship abuses.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant concerns including increasing author numbers, unjustified co-authorships, wasteful publication, and research fraud.
  • Highlighted the link between "publish or perish" pressures and unethical authorship.
  • Discussed author responsibilities, authorship principles, author order determination, and publication credit.

Conclusions:

  • Emphasizes the need for ethical guidelines and reforms in radiological authorship.
  • Stresses the editor's role in preventing unethical practices.
  • Advocates for eradicating the "publish or perish" mentality to foster a healthier research environment.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral Research

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