Researchers' Perceptions of Ethical Authorship Distribution in Collaborative Research Teams.

ABSTRACT: Authorship is commonly used as the basis for the measurement of research productivity. It influences career progression and rewards, making it a valued commodity in a competitive scientific environment. To better understand authorship practices amongst collaborative teams, this study surveyed authors on collaborative journal articles published between 2011 and 2015. Of the 8364 respondents, 1408 responded to the final open-ended question, which solicited additional comments or remarks regarding the fair distribution of authorship in research teams. This paper presents the analysis of these comments, categorized into four main themes: (1) disagreements, (2) questionable behavior, (3) external influences regarding authorship, and (4) values promoted by researchers. Results suggest that some

SUBMITTER: Smith E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6891155 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature