Authorship Cautions

1. Avoid Ghost Authorship:
• Do not exclude individuals who have made significant contributions from the author list.
• Do not include individuals who have not contributed meaningfully to the research.
2. Avoid Gift Authorship:
• Do not grant authorship as a favor or to individuals who have not contributed to the research.
3. Do Not Misrepresent Contributions:
• Do not exaggerate or falsify the roles of authors or contributors.