Purpose:This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of authorship attributions in scientific publications,focusing on the fairness and precision of individual contributions within academic works.Design/methodology/approa...Purpose:This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of authorship attributions in scientific publications,focusing on the fairness and precision of individual contributions within academic works.Design/methodology/approach:The study analyzes 81,823 publications from the journal PLOS ONE,covering the period from January 2018 to June 2023.It examines the authorship attributions within these publications to try and determine the prevalence of inappropriate authorship.It also investigates the demographic and professional profiles of affected authors,exploring trends and potential factors contributing to inaccuracies in authorship.Findings:Surprisingly,9.14%of articles feature at least one author with inappropriate authorship,affecting over 14,000 individuals(2.56%of the sample).Inappropriate authorship is more concentrated in Asia,Africa,and specific European countries like Italy.Established researchers with significant publication records and those affiliated with companies or nonprofits show higher instances of potential monetary authorship.Research limitations:Our findings are based on contributions as declared by the authors,which implies a degree of trust in their transparency.However,this reliance on self-reporting may introduce biases or inaccuracies into the dataset.Further research could employ additional verification methods to enhance the reliability of the findings.Practical implications:These findings have significant implications for journal publishers,Beyond authorship:Analyzing contributions in PLOS ONE and Maddi,A.,&the challenges of appropriate attribution highlighting the necessity for robust control mechanisms to ensure the integrity of authorship attributions.Moreover,researchers must exercise discernment in determining when to acknowledge a contributor and when to include them in the author list.Addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining the credibility and fairness of academic publications.Originality/value:This study contributes to an understanding of critical issues within academic authorship,shedding light on the prevalence and impact of inappropriate authorship attributions.By calling for a nuanced approach to ensure accurate credit is given where it is due,the study underscores the importance of upholding ethical standards in scholarly publishing.展开更多
Chinese Phaysics Letters(CPL)is a peer-reviewed,inter-national and multidisciplinary journal sponsored by the Chi-nese Phaysical Society(CPS)and Institute of Physics,CAS,and hosted online by IOP Publishing Ltd.Launche...Chinese Phaysics Letters(CPL)is a peer-reviewed,inter-national and multidisciplinary journal sponsored by the Chi-nese Phaysical Society(CPS)and Institute of Physics,CAS,and hosted online by IOP Publishing Ltd.Launched in 1984 asthe flagship journal of CPS,CPL has become one of the mostprestigious periodicals published in China,and been among thegood choices for worldwide physicists to disseminate their mostimportant breakthroughs.展开更多
Chinese Physics Letters(CPL)is a peer-reviewed,international and multidisciplinary journal sponsored by the Chinese Physical Society(CPS)and Institute of Physics,CAS,and hosted online by IOP Publishing Ltd.Launched in...Chinese Physics Letters(CPL)is a peer-reviewed,international and multidisciplinary journal sponsored by the Chinese Physical Society(CPS)and Institute of Physics,CAS,and hosted online by IOP Publishing Ltd.Launched in 1984 as the flagship journal of CPS,CPL has become one of the most prestigious periodicals published in China.展开更多
Introduction Types ofpaper Contributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication:Reviews,Technical papers,Theoretical papers,and Editorial.Please ensure that you select the appropriate...Introduction Types ofpaper Contributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication:Reviews,Technical papers,Theoretical papers,and Editorial.Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your submission.Authors contributing to special issues should ensure that they select the special issue article type from this list.展开更多
General Journal of Beijing Institute of Technology(JBIT)is a periodical publication on science and technology published by Beijing Institute of Technology under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Industry and Informat...General Journal of Beijing Institute of Technology(JBIT)is a periodical publication on science and technology published by Beijing Institute of Technology under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.JBIT was inaugurated in 1992.展开更多
General Journal of Bejing Institute of Technology(JBIT)is a periodical publication on science andtechnology published by Beijing Institute of Technology under the sponsorship of the Ministry ofIndustry and Information...General Journal of Bejing Institute of Technology(JBIT)is a periodical publication on science andtechnology published by Beijing Institute of Technology under the sponsorship of the Ministry ofIndustry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.JBIT was inaugurated in 1992.展开更多
General Journal of Bejing Institute of Technology(JBIT)is a periodical publication on science andtechnology published by Beijing Institute of Technology under the sponsorship of the Ministry ofIndustry and Information...General Journal of Bejing Institute of Technology(JBIT)is a periodical publication on science andtechnology published by Beijing Institute of Technology under the sponsorship of the Ministry ofIndustry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.JBIT was inaugurated in 1992.展开更多
The Chinese Journal of Multiple Organ Diseases in the Elderly(Zhonghua Laonian Duoqiguan Jibing Zazhi)(ISSN 1671-5403)is launched in 2002 and published monthly by Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing,China.
Types of paper Contributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication:Original research papers,reviews,etc.Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of op...Types of paper Contributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication:Original research papers,reviews,etc.Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your submission.Authors contributing to special issues should ensure that they select the special issue article type from this list.展开更多
General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.Cover Letters The journal requires a cover ...General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.Cover Letters The journal requires a cover letter be included in submissions.A cover letter should explain why this topic is important,why these results are significant and what the novelty of this work is.展开更多
General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.Cover Letters The journal requires a cover ...General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.Cover Letters The journal requires a cover letter be included in submissions.A cover letter should explain why this topic is important,why these results are significant and what the novelty of this work is.展开更多
General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.Cover Letters The journal requires a cover ...General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.Cover Letters The journal requires a cover letter be included in submissions.A cover letter should explain why this topic is important,why these results are significant and what the novelty of this work is.展开更多
General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.
GENERAL INFORMATIONWorld Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol, WJG, print ISSN 1007-9327, DOI: 10.3748) is a weekly, open-access (OA), peer-reviewed journal supported by an editorial board of 1096 expert...GENERAL INFORMATIONWorld Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol, WJG, print ISSN 1007-9327, DOI: 10.3748) is a weekly, open-access (OA), peer-reviewed journal supported by an editorial board of 1096 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries.The biggest advantage of the OA展开更多
GENERAL INFORMATION World Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol, WJG, print ISSN 1007-9327, DOI: 10.3748) is a weekly, open-access (OA), peer-reviewed journal supported by an editorial board of 1096 exper...GENERAL INFORMATION World Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol, WJG, print ISSN 1007-9327, DOI: 10.3748) is a weekly, open-access (OA), peer-reviewed journal supported by an editorial board of 1096 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries.展开更多
GENERAL INFORMATION World Journal of Gastroenterology(World J Gastroenterol,WJG,print ISSN 1007-9327,DOI:10.3748)is a weekly,open-access(OA), peer-reviewed journal supported by an editorial board of 1096 experts in
EYE SCIENCE is published quarterly and accepts original papers on clinical and experimental ophthalmology and prevention of blindness. Submission of manuscripts: Manuscripts should be sent to EYE SCIENCE, Zhongshan Op...EYE SCIENCE is published quarterly and accepts original papers on clinical and experimental ophthalmology and prevention of blindness. Submission of manuscripts: Manuscripts should be sent to EYE SCIENCE, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Xianlie road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. 510060. Preparation of manuscripts: Submit an original typed script and two high-quality copies. All copies(including references, legends, and tables) must be typed double-展开更多
According to the Thomson Reuter report on 28 June 2012, the 2011 Impact Factor of Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry is 1.348, which ranks first among chemistry journals in China. We would like to express our appreciati...According to the Thomson Reuter report on 28 June 2012, the 2011 Impact Factor of Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry is 1.348, which ranks first among chemistry journals in China. We would like to express our appreciation to all the authors who have contributed their good work to the Journal. The following is the list of the articles published in 2009 and 2010 which received the most citations and thus contributed the most to the new impact factor.展开更多
文摘Purpose:This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of authorship attributions in scientific publications,focusing on the fairness and precision of individual contributions within academic works.Design/methodology/approach:The study analyzes 81,823 publications from the journal PLOS ONE,covering the period from January 2018 to June 2023.It examines the authorship attributions within these publications to try and determine the prevalence of inappropriate authorship.It also investigates the demographic and professional profiles of affected authors,exploring trends and potential factors contributing to inaccuracies in authorship.Findings:Surprisingly,9.14%of articles feature at least one author with inappropriate authorship,affecting over 14,000 individuals(2.56%of the sample).Inappropriate authorship is more concentrated in Asia,Africa,and specific European countries like Italy.Established researchers with significant publication records and those affiliated with companies or nonprofits show higher instances of potential monetary authorship.Research limitations:Our findings are based on contributions as declared by the authors,which implies a degree of trust in their transparency.However,this reliance on self-reporting may introduce biases or inaccuracies into the dataset.Further research could employ additional verification methods to enhance the reliability of the findings.Practical implications:These findings have significant implications for journal publishers,Beyond authorship:Analyzing contributions in PLOS ONE and Maddi,A.,&the challenges of appropriate attribution highlighting the necessity for robust control mechanisms to ensure the integrity of authorship attributions.Moreover,researchers must exercise discernment in determining when to acknowledge a contributor and when to include them in the author list.Addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining the credibility and fairness of academic publications.Originality/value:This study contributes to an understanding of critical issues within academic authorship,shedding light on the prevalence and impact of inappropriate authorship attributions.By calling for a nuanced approach to ensure accurate credit is given where it is due,the study underscores the importance of upholding ethical standards in scholarly publishing.
文摘Chinese Phaysics Letters(CPL)is a peer-reviewed,inter-national and multidisciplinary journal sponsored by the Chi-nese Phaysical Society(CPS)and Institute of Physics,CAS,and hosted online by IOP Publishing Ltd.Launched in 1984 asthe flagship journal of CPS,CPL has become one of the mostprestigious periodicals published in China,and been among thegood choices for worldwide physicists to disseminate their mostimportant breakthroughs.
文摘Chinese Physics Letters(CPL)is a peer-reviewed,international and multidisciplinary journal sponsored by the Chinese Physical Society(CPS)and Institute of Physics,CAS,and hosted online by IOP Publishing Ltd.Launched in 1984 as the flagship journal of CPS,CPL has become one of the most prestigious periodicals published in China.
文摘Introduction Types ofpaper Contributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication:Reviews,Technical papers,Theoretical papers,and Editorial.Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your submission.Authors contributing to special issues should ensure that they select the special issue article type from this list.
文摘General Journal of Beijing Institute of Technology(JBIT)is a periodical publication on science and technology published by Beijing Institute of Technology under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.JBIT was inaugurated in 1992.
文摘General Journal of Bejing Institute of Technology(JBIT)is a periodical publication on science andtechnology published by Beijing Institute of Technology under the sponsorship of the Ministry ofIndustry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.JBIT was inaugurated in 1992.
文摘General Journal of Bejing Institute of Technology(JBIT)is a periodical publication on science andtechnology published by Beijing Institute of Technology under the sponsorship of the Ministry ofIndustry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.JBIT was inaugurated in 1992.
文摘The Chinese Journal of Multiple Organ Diseases in the Elderly(Zhonghua Laonian Duoqiguan Jibing Zazhi)(ISSN 1671-5403)is launched in 2002 and published monthly by Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing,China.
文摘Types of paper Contributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication:Original research papers,reviews,etc.Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your submission.Authors contributing to special issues should ensure that they select the special issue article type from this list.
文摘General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.Cover Letters The journal requires a cover letter be included in submissions.A cover letter should explain why this topic is important,why these results are significant and what the novelty of this work is.
文摘General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.Cover Letters The journal requires a cover letter be included in submissions.A cover letter should explain why this topic is important,why these results are significant and what the novelty of this work is.
文摘General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.Cover Letters The journal requires a cover letter be included in submissions.A cover letter should explain why this topic is important,why these results are significant and what the novelty of this work is.
文摘General Rules Journal of Polyphenols publishes research articles,reviews and short communications in English,on the fields of the science and technology of plant polyphenols.
文摘GENERAL INFORMATIONWorld Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol, WJG, print ISSN 1007-9327, DOI: 10.3748) is a weekly, open-access (OA), peer-reviewed journal supported by an editorial board of 1096 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries.The biggest advantage of the OA
文摘GENERAL INFORMATION World Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol, WJG, print ISSN 1007-9327, DOI: 10.3748) is a weekly, open-access (OA), peer-reviewed journal supported by an editorial board of 1096 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries.
文摘GENERAL INFORMATION World Journal of Gastroenterology(World J Gastroenterol,WJG,print ISSN 1007-9327,DOI:10.3748)is a weekly,open-access(OA), peer-reviewed journal supported by an editorial board of 1096 experts in
文摘EYE SCIENCE is published quarterly and accepts original papers on clinical and experimental ophthalmology and prevention of blindness. Submission of manuscripts: Manuscripts should be sent to EYE SCIENCE, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Xianlie road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. 510060. Preparation of manuscripts: Submit an original typed script and two high-quality copies. All copies(including references, legends, and tables) must be typed double-
文摘According to the Thomson Reuter report on 28 June 2012, the 2011 Impact Factor of Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry is 1.348, which ranks first among chemistry journals in China. We would like to express our appreciation to all the authors who have contributed their good work to the Journal. The following is the list of the articles published in 2009 and 2010 which received the most citations and thus contributed the most to the new impact factor.
