Service Overview
Authorship disputes are among the leading causes of retracted papers and institutional ethics investigations. We assist multi-author research groups and international consortiums in objectively assigning authorship order, mapping CRediT contributor roles, and preparing transparent disclosures.
Core Capabilities & Scope
Our specialized workflow incorporates rigorous academic standards and domain-specific benchmarks:
ICMJE Authorship Criteria Adherence
Verification that every listed author meets all four ICMJE criteria for legitimate scholarly authorship.
CRediT Taxonomy Statement Preparation
Standardized mapping of contributor roles (Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Investigation, Writing).
Co-Author Dispute Prevention & Agreements
Formulating formal authorship agreement agreements and conflict-of-interest declarations prior to submission.
Key Deliverables
- ✓Standardized CRediT Author Contribution Statement
- ✓Institutional Authorship Assignment Agreement
- ✓Conflict of Interest & Funding Disclosure document
- ✓COPE-compliant authorship ethics verification report
Impact & Benefits
- ★Prevent acrimonious authorship disputes that derail publication
- ★Satisfy strict transparency mandates required by Elsevier, Springer, and Nature
- ★Clearly delineate contributions for tenure and promotion committees
- ★Protect your team against ghost authorship or gift authorship accusations
How It Works: Our Process
A disciplined, peer-review tested methodology ensuring transparent turnaround and high scientific caliber.
Contribution Audit
Collect data on each collaborator's specific project responsibilities.
CRediT Role Mapping
Map activities to the 14 standardized CRediT contributor roles.
Consensus Formulation
Draft author contribution statements and confirm agreement among co-authors.
Declaration Delivery
Deliver formatted statement ready for manuscript inclusion.
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