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CRediT taxonomy is a standardized system for describing the contributions of each author to a scholarly work. CRediT stands for Contributor Roles Taxonomy. It aims to provide clarity and transparency regarding who did what in the research process. The taxonomy consists of a predefined set of 14 distinct author roles, each describing a specific type of contribution. These roles include Conceptualization, Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Funding Acquisition, Investigation, Methodology, Project Administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing – Original Draft, and Writing – Review & Editing.

The implementation of CRediT aims to address issues related to authorship disputes and ensure fair recognition for all involved. Publishers and journals are increasingly adopting this taxonomy to be displayed alongside author lists. This allows readers to quickly understand the specific contributions of each author, moving beyond a simple alphabetical or order-based listing. For example, an author might be credited with "Conceptualization" for developing the initial research idea, "Methodology" for designing the study, and "Writing – Original Draft" for composing the first version of the manuscript. By clearly delineating these roles, CRediT promotes accountability and can help early-career researchers gain recognition for their specific expertise. It is a voluntary system, but its adoption is growing within the academic publishing community.