Table 3.
Number (%) of authors (n=166) whose authorship statement could not be matched to ICMJE criteria for authorship
| Stated contribution | No. (%) of authors* |
|---|---|
| Substantial/direct contribution |
94 (56.6) |
| “Yes” |
9 (5.4) |
| This (case) is interesting |
8 (4.8) |
| We work/collaborate together |
8 (4.8) |
| I am a specialist of/I work in the department for |
7 (4.2) |
| “I am interested in this topic/field” |
6 (3.6) |
| “It was my master degree thesis” |
3 (1.8) |
| “The study carries scientific value” |
3 (1.8) |
| Literature search |
3 (1.8) |
| “I have participated sufficiently to take public responsibility for appropriate portions of the content” |
3 (1.8) |
| Chief of the project/department |
3 (1.8) |
| Supervisor |
2 (1.2) |
| Coordinator |
2 (1.2) |
| Bibliographical search, administrative and logistic support |
2 (1.2) |
| “I have other related publications as a biostatistician“ |
2 (1.2) |
| Signature of the author |
2 (1.2) |
| “My participation in the contribution was administrative and technical support.” |
1 (0.6) |
| “I was responsible for translation of the article.” |
1 (0.6) |
| “I have especially taken part in collecting the literature data, translation.” |
1 (0.6) |
| “This is the first study of its kind.” |
1 (0.6) |
| “On the basis of operational practice and clinical experience which led to this work.” |
1 (0.6) |
| “Because I want to present process of treatment in our institute.” |
1 (0.6) |
| “I am an investigator in scientific project with similar problems.” |
1 (0.6) |
| “Because I believe this is a proper treatment in this situation.” |
1 (0.6) |
| “I was scientific consultant of this research” | 1 (0.6) |
*Percentages do not add up to 100 because of rounding.