Question

If a researcher creates the idea for a project and is not listed in the preferred author order position on resulting publications, is this considered to be research misconduct under federal policy? Yes because it involves a form of falsification. Yes because it involves a form of fabrication. No; instead it is a type of authorship dispute. No; instead it is a type of financial conflict of interest.

Answer 1

NO, instead it is a type of authorship dispute.

Step-by-step explanation:

Authorship dispute arise when a research on a subject is conducted and its result is drawn. But, the name of person who is directly involved in research and conclusion is not mentioned in the published report rather the name of person who took no or little part in the research work is published.

To check the negative consequences of authorship dispute, it is advised to have written legal agreement on authorship between the parties involved.