IOP Publishing (IOPP) has announced it is introducing the Contributor Role Taxonomy (CRediT) across all its proprietary journals to enhance recognition for authors. The taxonomy provides a standardised framework to define and recognise the diverse roles authors play during the production and publication of research outputs such as research articles, added the publisher.
Using the CRediT taxonomy, IOPP says authors can specify exactly how they have contributed to a manuscript by selecting from 14 roles, such as conceptualisation, project administration, data curation, investigation, software and writing.
Clearly defining researchers’ contributions and making this easily discoverable and accessible ensures that their work can be more accurately recognised and attributed, added IOPP. Transparent information about roles on a publication also enhances accountability and facilitates source checking, thereby improving research integrity and contributing to wider trust in science, the publisher continued.
Daniel Keirs, head of journal strategy and performance at IOPP says: “For researchers, it’s increasingly important to demonstrate their involvement in the research process, whether that is designing the methodology, analysing data or communicating discoveries. By making this simpler for researchers to do, we enhance researchers’ experience and make information clearer and easier to access. At the same time, it helps institutions and funders see the full range of contributions, supporting a more holistic approach to research evaluation. This approach aligns with our mission to deliver impact, recognition, and value to the scientific community.”
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