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The number of authors of scientific publications
Author(s) -
Zetterström Rolf
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2004.tb02980.x
Subject(s) - originality , editorial board , medicine , balance (ability) , library science , social science , sociology , computer science , qualitative research , physical medicine and rehabilitation
As in most other scientific journals, the number of authors per paper published in Acta Paediatrica is gradually increasing. In the 2003 volume, the number of authors was six or more in about one‐third of the Regular papers and Clinical observations. The editorial board has handled several conflicts of interest due to disputes about authorship. Conclusion : Editors of scientific journals should promote a policy with the aim of creating a true balance between authorship and originality of papers.