Spinal Cord February 2018 PMID 29422533

Gift, honorary or guest authorship.

L A Harvey

Mentions

4
Peak: 1 in Dec 2022
across 3 sources since Dec 2022

Extended reach

3,633
potential audience

Total likes

14

Video views

416

Mentions per month

Dec 2022 – Apr 2025

Where it's discussed

  • YouTube2 videos
  • X / Twitter1 posts
  • News1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Many discussions emphasize the importance of integrity in authorship, with phrases like 'read here' and references to reform, indicating a concern about unethical practices. The tone suggests a shared recognition of the issue's significance, fostering a meaningful dialogue on academic honesty.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the issues raised by the publication, with some expressing concern over unethical practices, indicating general support for addressing the problem.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, with comments calling attention to the importance of fair authorship practices and the potential consequences of honorary authorship.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts delve into ethical considerations and personal opinions, suggesting a moderate level of thoughtful engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions hint at the potential influence of the publication on academic standards and practices, though the impact appears to be more conceptual than immediately transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • Honorary or guest authorship involves granting someone credit as an author who may not have significantly contributed to the work.
  • This practice can be controversial because it raises questions about academic integrity and fair attribution of work.
  • It is often done to boost the reputation of the guest author or for other non-academic reasons, but it can undermine trust in scholarly publishing.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Manoj Pandey
@manojpandey66 · X

@mnwsth @payaljs read here https://t.co/tDdhvDwrAJ

Dec 20, 2022 · 3,208 followers View post →

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Manoj Pandey
@manojpandey66 · X

@mnwsth @payaljs read here https://t.co/tDdhvDwrAJ

Dec 20, 2022 · 3,208 followers View post →
The Dark Sides of Modern Science: Knowledge Production and ...
News

10.1038/d41586-023-00062-9. 6 32. H. Chambers. Unmasking the fraud: How ... Gift, honorary or guest authorship, 2018. DOI: 10.1038/s41393-017-0057-8 40 ...

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