ATLAS | Science Integrity

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Accountability (in Research)

Accountability in research refers to the responsibility of researchers and institutions to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of research processes and outputs, and to be answerable for their contributions.

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Published Apr 2026

Authorship

Authorship identifies the source of a work and its creator. It carries two inseparable functions: the assignment of credit for the intellectual or creative contribution and the acceptance of accountability for the content and integrity of the work.

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