Editorial

Abstract

When a name appears in the list of authors of a given scientific article, it tacitly accepts the rules of the authorship process. His name, as co-author, indicates that he has contributed significantly to the design, analysis and writing of the article. If he/she appears as corresponding author, not only does all of the above apply, but he/she will also be responsible for handling all communications between third parties and the authors on issues related to the publication. In both scenarios, it is expected that all authors have read the final version of the article and, above all, that they agree with the conclusions presented.
Putting your name on an article is not the right way to earn credit and certainly if someone approaches you and offers to put your name on the list of authors, for the sake of a quick review of the manuscript, I suggest you think twice. Remember that, by proceeding in this way, you accept every word and conclusion presented. Your name will be attached to a concept on paper, which will be distributed among peers for scrutiny and further application in the real world.
The progress of science depends on research, but, as in any field, there will always be people more interested in fame than progress. Avoid getting caught in a web of lies and fraud, which will not only put your prestige in the balance, but may link you to a larger event with the potential to change behavior. When this occurs as a result of scientific fraud, the impact of a fabricated or manipulated article, the consequences can be long-lasting and catastrophic.
From the FECASOG journal we encourage all researchers to be transparent in their decisions, to only claim the contributions to which they are entitled and to maintain clear communication among all participants. Only in this way will we be contributing to the advancement of science and to the benefit that a well conducted and executed research can represent.