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Authorship in Communication Science Journals: Mapping Romanian Practices

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  • Mariana Cernicova-Buca

    (Department of Communication and Foreign Languages, Politehnica University Timisoara, 300006 Timisoara, Romania)

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Scientific authorship is an evolving concept, being challenged by the numerous varieties in definition and practice of its ideational form. Variations in interpretation occur not only along the traditional demarcation line between hard sciences and the social sciences and humanities but also within the same science branch, along parameters such as geography or institutional representation. This article explores the websites of internationally indexed communication science journals in Romania, from the point of view of authorship definitions, authorship requirements, and author-related ethical provisions. The web-based analysis is supplemented by opinions shared by editors of seven journal publishing venues. Findings show that less than half of the Romanian communication science journals allude to the international debate concerning authorship vs. contributorship models. A data-based critique of the self-presentation of the selected journals on their main page is also formulated. The findings of this study can help improve the journals’ self-presentation and self-promotion and set a benchmark for science communication among disciplines in SSH. In addition, it opens the floor for debate on scientific publishing patterns and practices in the given domain in Romania, making room for comparisons and filling in gaps in information on the topic.

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  • Mariana Cernicova-Buca, 2023. "Authorship in Communication Science Journals: Mapping Romanian Practices," Publications, MDPI, vol. 11(2), pages 1-14, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jpubli:v:11:y:2023:i:2:p:20-:d:1105443
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