Authorship is a research area that focuses on the scholarly practice of identifying, crediting, and attributing authors of academic works such as research articles, books, and reports. This field examines issues such as author order, contributions to a work, and the importance of giving proper credit to all individuals who have contributed to a piece of research. Authorship research also explores topics related to ethics and integrity in publishing, including issues such as ghostwriting, gift authorship, and conflicts of interest. Overall, authorship research seeks to promote transparency and fairness in scholarly communication and publishing practices.