Authorship of scientific papers

Authorship of scientific papers credits individuals who have made significant intellectual contributions to the research, such as designing experiments, analyzing data, or writing the manuscript. It recognizes their role in advancing knowledge and holds them accountable for the work’s accuracy and integrity. Typically, authors are listed in order of their contribution, with the first author often being the main contributor and the last author usually the senior or supervising researcher. Clear authorship guidelines help ensure that credit is fairly assigned and that responsibility for the research is transparent.