泛指對論文有相當程度的實質學術貢獻(如構思設計、數據收集及處理、數據分析及解釋、論文撰寫),並應在合理範圍內對論文內容負責的人士。
- Author: A person who makes a significant contribution to a creative work. Many journal guidelines define an author as someone who makes a significant contribution to 1) research conception and design, 2) data acquisition, or 3) data analysis or interpretation; and who drafts or critically reads the paper and approves the final manuscript.
- Author: A person (either individual or organization) who created or contributed to the creation of original work.
- Authorship: Attribution of authors credits.