Authorship: Who truly deserves the credit?

Artemio  M. Gonzales Jr.,

Authorship: Who truly deserves the credit?

Abstract:

Publishing research is the highest form of disseminating research results, and places important social and ethical obligations on the author(s). For authors engaged in scholarly work, successful publication significantly enhances opportunities for academic funding and professional advancement, while simultaneously elevating scientific and scholarly recognition. Nevertheless, the privileges associated with authorship demand a comprehensive responsibility, including the thorough planning, implementation, analysis, and reporting of research, as well as the ethical considerations, the integrity of the content, and implications related to scholarly works being published.

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