Frontiers has joined the National Academy of Sciences’ (NAS) list for Transparency in Author Contributions in Science (TACS). The NAS list includes publishers and funders committed to setting standards for authorship transparency and defining responsibilities for authors.
The requirements for journals to be considered on the list include creating policies for authorship criteria; clearly stating author responsibilities; cataloguing authorship histories through identification; and appropriately crediting authors.
By openly sharing guidelines, the academic community is provided with a centralised and easily accessible resource. Authors can choose to submit to Frontiers knowing the requirements for submission in the context of the current industry standards.
Additionally, the NAS list acts as a platform for publishers and funders to share current best practices and open discussions to inform future industry guidelines. This is a step toward fostering open science policies that also ensures transparency for readers. By joining the list, Frontiers renews its commitment to being at the forefront of transparent publishing practices, and further advocates for others to join the open science movement.
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