Who Gets Credit for Research?

The hidden rules of academic authorship often disadvantage women researchers, leading to issues like ghost and gift authorship. A study revealed that many researchers experience problematic authorship practices, with women facing more challenges. To promote equity, clear authorship policies and training are essential for fostering open discussions and fair recognition in collaborative research.

A Conversation about The Conversation

Karen J. Foli discusses her experience publishing with The Conversation, a nonprofit news organization that collaborates with experts to present accessible content. She highlights the advantages of this model over traditional scholarly publishing, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the broad readership and opportunities that followed her article on nurses' psychological trauma.