aliascited

aliascited is a term that appears in discussions related to academic citation practices and the concept of authorship. It generally refers to a situation where a person is credited as an author on a publication, or their work is cited, without having made a substantial or original intellectual contribution to the research or writing. This can arise for various reasons, including customary practices within certain fields, personal relationships with the actual authors, or as a means of bolstering a curriculum vitae or grant applications. The ethical implications of aliascited authorship are a subject of ongoing debate, with concerns often raised about academic integrity, fair recognition of true contributions, and the potential for misleading readers about the origin of the work. While not always a direct violation of specific ethical codes, it is frequently seen as a practice that undermines the principles of genuine scholarly attribution. The precise definition and acceptance of aliascited authorship can vary across disciplines and institutions, but the core idea revolves around a discrepancy between the credited or cited presence and the actual level of intellectual input.