Does sharing first authorship on a paper carry a penalty? What the research says

Holly Else

Nature, 2025, vol. 640, issue 8057, 15-16

Abstract: Study dispels myth that order of names in a paper’s author list dictates perception of success.

Keywords: Publishing; Scientific community; Lab life; Careers; Authorship (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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