Co-authorship in Humanities and the Social Sciences: A global view

Abstract

Authorship of a scholarly journal article claims recognition for a contribution to an original piece of research, along with any moral or legal rights that confers. Authorship credits are also an increasingly important currency of academia, vital for career progression, funding, and success in research assessments. It is therefore not surprising that the issue of authorship is under significant scrutiny and is among the most common concerns in publishing ethics.