Authorship ethics

Authorship ethics involves honestly giving credit to individuals who have made significant contributions to a research project or publication. It means only those who have genuinely contributed intellectually should be listed as authors, and their roles should be accurately described. Ethical authorship promotes transparency, avoids unfair practices like gift or ghost authorship, and ensures accountability for the work. Upholding these standards maintains trust in scientific and academic integrity and recognizes everyone’s rightful efforts.