Articles tagged with Authorship
A new editorial provides guidance on writing constructive peer reviews, emphasizing key takeaways such as 'picking battles' and maintaining professional courtesy. The guidance aims to elevate scientific data quality while mitigating impacts on authors' reputation and mental wellbeing.
The 'leaky pipeline' metaphor oversimplifies the systemic barriers faced by women and marginalized scholars in archaeology. New research highlights multiple forms of inequity that diminish productivity, limit collaborations, and reduce future generations of archaeologists.
A multidisciplinary team proposes three principles for responsible authorship: transparency, credit, and accountability. The guidelines aim to address issues like gift or honorific authorship, ghost authorship, and coercive authorship, and promote a culture of trustworthiness in science.
A working group of scholars and experts proposes three principles - transparency, credit, and accountability - to form the foundation for responsible authorship. The principles aim to address issues of gift, ghost, and coercive authorship and promote a culture of transparency and accountability in scientific research.
The Synergy Framework aims to support effective research knowledge valorisation by aligning Open Science and Intellectual Property management. The framework identifies key barriers, including limited IP literacy and policy inconsistencies, and provides recommendations for researchers, institutions, and policymakers.
A study analyzing millions of biomedical and life science articles reveals that female-authored articles spend longer under review than comparable male-authored articles across most fields. The disparity underscores the ongoing issue of women's underrepresentation in academia, particularly in STEMM fields.
Aspiring nature writers will participate in a unique workshop and ecotour in the remote Smith Inlet, led by Lesley Evans Ogden. The program offers daily writing coaching and feedback sessions, with optional one-on-one coaching, and includes accommodations, meals, and wildlife tours.
Associate Professor Shefaly Shorey has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Midwifery, a leading international journal in midwifery and maternal health. She aims to champion high-quality, compassionate care through evidence-based practice, honours dignity, strengthens equity.
A study published in PLOS One found that women authors comprise just 16.5% of first authors in a dataset of 878 retracted medical papers, despite accounting for at least 41% of first authors across biomedical publications. Women were also underrepresented among last authors and had fewer multiple retractions.
A report by Digital Science assesses Australia's National Persistent Identifier (PID) Strategy, highlighting strengths and weaknesses. The study recommends improving data citation and ORCID adoption for non-traditional research outputs.
A new analysis of data on scientists with exceptional early-career success identified common characteristics, including affiliation with institutions in less developed countries and work in specific fields. These findings could aid efforts to distinguish stellar talent from problematic behaviors.
Researchers, particularly young scholars, feel anxiety about using statistical methods due to institutional demands. This pressure affects judgement and well-being, with some even justifying flawed analytical choices for significant outcomes.
Top ten errors identified by Dr Dan Green include incorrect causal language, poorly formatted abstracts, and statistical analysis sections with inaccurate or incomplete details. The article provides recommendations for researchers to avoid these common mistakes and advance a transparent and reproducible research world.
A recent study found that only eight percent of papers in the prestigious Nature Physics journal had a woman senior author. This disparity is particularly concerning given Canada's overall underrepresentation of women physicists, with 29% of professionals identified as female in a 2020 physics community survey.
Two studies found that readers perceive a lower level of credibility in news produced with AI assistance, regardless of whether they understand the extent of AI's involvement. Readers attribute human contributions more value than AI-driven content.
Researchers at Flinders University advocate for a formal process to acknowledge the valuable contributions of those with lived experience in healthcare research. The study highlights the importance of recognizing their value and increasing visibility, with over 70% of contributors wanting public recognition.
Luke McCormack, a Tree Root Biologist at The Morton Arboretum, has been recognized as one of the most cited and influential researchers worldwide. He leads the Root Biology Lab, examining root strategies to help trees cope with waterlogging and drought stress.
Dr. Wai Hong Lo, PhD, has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of ASSAY and Drug Development Technologies, succeeding Dr. Bruce Melancon. Dr. Lo aims to enhance online accessibility, incorporate visuals, and increase social media engagement to reach a broader audience.
A study from the University of Kansas found that parents trust AI-generated text, like ChatGPT, more than healthcare professionals' content. Parents rated ChatGPT as more trustworthy, accurate, and reliable in many cases, even when there were significant differences in ratings.
A machine-learning algorithm called xFakeSci has been developed to detect AI-generated scientific articles, with a success rate of nearly 94%. The tool analyzes word patterns and bigrams to distinguish between real and fake papers, highlighting the need for comprehensive detection methods as AIs become increasingly sophisticated.
A new framework aims to facilitate better communication between authors, reviewers, and readers of observational studies. The proposed guidelines promote the adoption of intervention effects in medical journals, enabling more accurate causal inference.
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has retracted six further articles authored by Dr Paul McCrory due to plagiarism, and corrected two others due to inappropriate reuse of content. The investigation into his single-authored articles published in BMJ journals is now complete.
A researcher at Ohio State University resolves historical inconsistencies in the name of a popular fossil, confirming that Thomas Jefferson named the genus correctly. The correct name helps ensure accurate documentation of the history of life on Earth and its implications for science.
Female STEM doctoral students are less likely to become new inventors compared to their male counterparts during PhD training. Faculty advisors play a critical role in training new inventors, with top inventor faculty members increasing the probability of filing the first patent by 23%. The research highlights a 'leaky pipeline' of fem...
A study found that more than 60% of female first authors are not included as inventors on patents, while male first authors have a higher inclusion rate. The research highlights a gender gap in patent inclusion, with senior female authors also underrepresented.
A team of NYU Abu Dhabi researchers analyzed 1 million papers to reveal disparities in editorial boards, review times, and citation rates for non-white scientists. Non-white editors are underrepresented, with Black researchers facing the longest review times and lowest citation rates.
A new study found that stroke patients experience a daily rhythm in cerebral blood flow regulation, with greater regulation during afternoon hours compared to morning and night times. This discovery may improve health outcomes by guiding daily activity and personal care during stroke recovery.
The Aston University Institute for Forensic Linguistics is part of the AUTHOR research consortium, which aims to infer authorship of uncredited documents based on writing style. The project will focus on feature discovery and has promising applications in identifying counterintelligence risks and combating misinformation online.
A 50-year analysis of scholarly research papers found an overall increase in productivity, with environmental sciences and engineering leading growth. However, a worldwide gender gap persists, widening in some countries and narrowing in others.
A study using administrative data from universities found that women are 13% less likely to be named as authors in scientific articles compared to men, and 59% less likely to receive patent credits for their work. Women also reported being excluded from authorship more often than men and facing biases and discrimination.
Research published in PLOS ONE reveals women make up approximately a quarter of first authors in The Lancet, JAMA, and NEJM. Despite some progress, no notable improvement was observed between 2002 and 2019, highlighting the persistence of a glass ceiling in academic medicine.
A study by Academic Analytics Research Center found a significant increase in journal article publications (64%) and decrease in book publications (34-54%) across 12 Social Sciences disciplines from 2010 to 2020. This shift may impact library acquisitions strategies and affect humanities-related fields.
A recent study published in PLOS Biology found evidence of editorial bias and nepotism in some biomedical journals, where a few authors, often on the editorial board, dominate publications and receive preferential treatment.
Pharmaceutical companies in the Open Pharma collaboration recommend developing plain language summaries of peer-reviewed medical research articles. The summaries should be understandable, unbiased, non-promotional, and easily accessible. This move aims to make medical publishing more open and inclusive for all audiences.
A study of 1051 top-authors found women and the Global South are starkly underrepresented, with only 11% female authors and 25% from the Global South. The research highlights a need to promote scientific diversity and inclusion in leadership recruitment and career development.
Despite Africa being home to 17% of the world's population, African authors account for only 3% of COVID-19 research papers. Analysis of top medical journals reveals a significant underrepresentation of African authors and perspectives in global health literature.
Research published in top US family medicine journals saw a significant increase in female authors, from 29% to 42% between 2008 and 2017. Grant funding and co-author presence influenced gender distribution in research output.
A recent study by ESMT Berlin found that division of labor among team members increases with the size of the team. While specialist members make up a higher proportion in larger groups, generalist members still exist and contribute to multiple activities.
Researchers identified a link between female authors and increased enrollment of women in heart failure clinical trials. The study, published in Circulation: Heart Failure, found that clinical trials with female first or senior authors had a higher proportion of enrolled female participants.
A descriptive bibliometric analysis by researchers reveals stark disparities in authorship between male and female scientists, with two-thirds of publications having a male first author. The study aims to broaden the discussion on gender parity in academic medical research.
A team of researchers from the University of Konstanz and Innsbruck explore the role of artificial intelligence in basic research, focusing on agency, creativity, and authorship. They aim to provide a conceptual framework for the development of AI methods in science.
A recent study found a major gender gap in COVID-19 research authorship, with women comprising only 34% of all authors and even fewer in senior positions. The disparity may be due to various factors such as limited time commitment, lack of access, or societal norms that favor men in leadership roles.
Researchers from CNRS disprove theory that Corneille wrote Molière's plays using authorship attribution techniques. Their study finds significant differences in writing habits and speech mannerism between Molière and other authors of the time.
A study evaluated representation of female authorships in ophthalmologic journals from 2008 to 2018. The analysis found sex-disparities exist in the field of ophthalmology research.
Research by University of Michigan and Michigan State University researchers found that diversity in science teams surprisingly does not lead to positive outcomes for the diverse individuals themselves. Participants with underrepresented demographic characteristics experienced negative team climate and lower satisfaction.
Researchers create statistical tool for stylometric analysis using graphs, finding that individuality manifests itself in surprisingly small number of words. The method identifies authors correctly in almost 90% of cases, requiring only 10-12 words to be traced in English texts.
Recent studies indicate that women and scholars from underrepresented groups often don't receive proper authorship credit, due to biases in leadership positions and collaborations. Experts will provide guidance on navigating power dynamics and promoting responsible authorship decisions at the AAAS Annual Meeting.
Despite significant increases in female radiology research, rates of publication have leveled off since 2000. The proportion of female authors in top radiology journals has increased, but progress remains slow.
Research on gender in GI publishing landscape reveals growing proportion of female first authors, but senior authors still lag behind. The study found a significant association between the gender of the lead and senior author.
Researchers have developed a new method for secure data transmission utilizing offline repositories and quantum information to overcome quantum computing threats. The approach provides robust authentication and authorship uniqueness, paving the way for potential applications in untraceable transactions.
A study by Ryan Boyd and James Pennebaker uses psychological theory to analyze Shakespeare's plays, revealing a unique psychological profile that strongly identifies him as the author of Double Falsehood. The analysis also sheds light on Theobald's character, contradicting previous accounts.
A study analyzing 5.4 million peer-reviewed articles found that women are significantly under-represented in authorship and citations, with men dominating fields like engineering and computer science. Regional and disciplinary differences were also observed, highlighting the need to address gender disparities in science research.
A study analyzing 5.5 million research papers and 27.3 million authorships found that female authors were underrepresented, receiving fewer citations than their male counterparts. The findings highlight the need for policies to address systemic inequalities in science, particularly through international collaborations.
New findings from a 10-year project led by Professor Derek Abbott reveal that the US Federalist Papers are written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay with some collaboration. The Letter to the Hebrews is attributed to Saint Paul but shares similarities with other authors like Luke and Barnabas.
Recent evidence suggests that medical ghostwriting persists despite previous exposés, affecting journals like PLoS Medicine. Experts call for fundamental changes to address the issue, including increased legal liability and revised authorship guidelines.
The pharmaceutical industry is accused of manipulating medical journal authorship rules to conceal its contributions. Alastair Matheson argues that the current International Committee of Medical Journal Editors guidelines allow for industry exaggeration and downplaying of commercial writers' roles.
Law experts Simon Stern and Trudo Lemmens argue that ghostwriting in medical journal articles undermines scientific integrity and patient care. The authors call for stronger sanctions and legal liability on guest authors who lend their names to ghostwritten articles.
Researchers at Concordia University have developed a novel technique for identifying anonymous email authors with high accuracy. By analyzing unique patterns in a suspect's emails, they can create a 'write-print' that is like a fingerprint, allowing investigators to determine the author's gender, nationality, and education level.
A recent study by researchers from the University of Extremadura found a significant imbalance between male and female scientists in research articles. Women account for as little as 10-15% of overall authorship, 12-20% of lead authors, and 6-17% of last-position signatories.
A new wiki links every word to its corresponding author, allowing readers to know sources and authors receive due credit. This resolves the uncertainty of authorship in first-generation wikis, enhancing collaborative publishing with reputation systems.