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Authorship in scientific manuscripts indicates intellectual contribution of individuals to a research project and authors play a key role in the research and dissemination of results of a research project. It is important for authors to follow guidelines on authorship and submission of manuscripts and to agree on the order of authorship before beginning the project. Criteria for authorship, roles and responsibilities of authors, author metrics and misconduct of authors and their consequences are discussed in this editorial. Properly assigning authorship ensures transparency, accountability, and fairness in the scientific community.

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  1. Sri Dhaatri Orthopaedic, Maternity and Gynaecology Center, 23, Lane 2, SKDGOC, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, 520008, India

    Srinivas B. S. Kambhampati

  2. Department of Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India

    Lalit Maini

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Kambhampati, S.B.S., Maini, L. Authorship in Scientific Manuscripts. JOIO 57, 783–788 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-023-00896-5

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