title: Will the real author please stand up!
abstract: This is a Guest editorial on the ethics of authorship in scientific publications. The editorial analyzes the qualification and roles of an author. It also discusses controversial issues and the relevance of the order of authorship in bio-medical journal publications.
authors.affiliation: Paulose Maxillofacial Centre, Salem, India.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Paul