What Is Authorship?

Authorship in scientific research refers to the official recognition of individuals who made substantial intellectual and scientific contributions to a research project and manuscript preparation.

Authorship is considered:

• A scientific responsibility
• An ethical commitment
• An academic achievement
• A legal and professional accountability

Each listed author is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, originality, and credibility of the published work.

Authorship is extremely important because it affects:

• Academic promotion
• Scientific reputation
• Research credibility
• Grant opportunities
• Career progression
• Institutional recognition

What Must an Author Do to Be Listed as an Author?

According to the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), authorship should generally be based on ALL of the following criteria:

1. Substantial Scientific Contribution

The author must contribute significantly to:

• Study conception