Ethical Considerations of Authorship

Publication is the final affirmation of scholarly accomplishment. Academic advancement, “publish or perish,” as well as prestige, are other important driving forces. There are many financial benefits (direct and indirect) in publishing such as promotion and further research funding. Many of these forces can lead to ethical lapses. All authors have several important ethical obligations. They are guarantors who bear responsibility for the work. This includes not only the truthfulness of the study but also the fairness of the authorship.