Author sequence and credit for contributions in multiauthored publications (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the complexities of author contribution credit in multiauthored publications, particularly in the fields of ecological and environmental sciences. It critiques traditional authorship ranking, noting that differing conventions can lead to misinterpretation and inequitable credit. The authors propose several models for determining contribution credit, including equal contributions, first-last author emphasis, and detailed percentage contributions, advocating for clearer standards to improve the evaluation of author contributions in scientific communities.