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Authorship
The COPE authorship discussion document introduces issues and aims to stimulate discussion around authorship. COPE welcomes comments which add to the ongoing debate. Authorship can refer to individuals or groups that create an idea or develop the publication that disseminates that intellectual or creative work; however, appropriately acknowledging roles and contributions is not always… - Flowcharts
How to spot authorship problems
This guidance has been merged with an infographic to produce How to recognise potential authorship problems.… - Flowcharts
How to recognise potential authorship problems
The infographic highlights warning signs of inappropriate authorship which could indicate an incomplete author list or an author being added who does not fulfil the authorship criteria used. The guidance describes ghost, guest, and gift authorship and best practice to minimise authorship problems. - Flowcharts
Ghost, guest, or gift authorship in a submitted manuscript
COPE guidance as a flowchart on what to do if you suspect ghost, guest, or gift authorship in a submitted manuscript. Ghost, guest, or gift authorship in a submitted manuscript - Translated resources
What constitutes authorship? (Chinese)
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Changes in authorship: Removal of author – after publication
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do for removal of an author after publication. Changes in authorship: Removal of author - after publication - Flowcharts
Changes in authorship: Addition of extra author – after publication
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, about the addition of an extra author after publication. Changes in authorship: Addition of extra author - after publication - Flowcharts
Changes in authorship: Removal of author – before publication
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do for removal of an author before publication. Changes in authorship: Removal of author - before publication - Seminars and webinars
COPE webinar 2017: Standards in authorship
COPE's first webinar for information, shared discussion and practical advice on common authorship issues faced by COPE members, was held in June 2017. Authorship standards: perspectives from Guest… - Flowcharts
Changes in authorship: Addition of extra author – before publication
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on the addition of an extra author before publication. Changes in authorship: Addition of extra author - before publication - Guidelines
How to handle authorship disputes: a guide for new researchers
Guidance for new researchers on good authorship practice, and advice on how to deal with authorship issues as they arise. How to handle authorship disputes: a guide for new researchers - Seminars and webinars
Universiti Malaysia Seminar: Authorship
July 2022 Dr Trevor Lane, COPE Council member, was invited by the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources of the Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia, to give an online seminar about authorship issues. Titled “Publication Ethics and Authorship Dispute”, the hour-long event was targeted at university researchers aiming to publish their research in peer-reviewed journals,… - Research
Authorship research project 2009
Although there is no universally agreed definition of authorship, authorship of research publications is a major requirement for academic advancement and a common cause of disputes among colleagues. Most research on authorship issues comes from biomedicine, where the authorship criteria are those of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. In order to make informed guidelines on… - Seminars and webinars
Seminar 2021: Ethical authorship versus fraudulent authorship
In this webinar, the speakers cover ways of promoting ethical authorship and preventing fraudulent authorship. The CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) system, authorship definitions and policies, and relevant operating procedures and education are reviewed from institutional and publishing perspectives. This session is one of - Seminars and webinars
North American Seminar 2011: Ghosts, Guests and other Distortions of Authorship
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European Seminar 2011: Who shall judge: authorship, attribution and accountability
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China Seminar 2017: Promoting awareness of good authorship practice
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European Seminar 2011: Systematic review of authorship research across research disciplines
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China Seminar 2017: Identifying authorship: how hard can it be?
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