A Systematic Review of Research on Authorship Issues
Author Information
Author(s): Marušić Ana, Bošnjak Lana, Jerončić Ana
Primary Institution: University of Split School of Medicine
Hypothesis
The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate evidence about authorship issues and provide synthesis of research on authorship across all research fields.
Conclusion
High prevalence of authorship problems may have severe impact on the integrity of the research process.
Supporting Evidence
- 29% of researchers reported experiencing authorship misuse.
- Authorship problems were reported more frequently outside the USA and UK.
- Most studies were observational with heterogeneous measurements.
Takeaway
This study looked at how authorship is defined and practiced in research, finding that many researchers face problems with authorship credit.
Methodology
The review included empirical quantitative or qualitative research articles from various scholarly fields on authorship.
Potential Biases
The review noted potential biases in self-reported experiences of authorship issues.
Limitations
Many studies had methodological limitations, including lack of detail in reporting and a predominance of survey designs.
Participant Demographics
The studies included a diverse range of researchers from various fields, primarily in health and social sciences.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 24% to 35%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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