The first author refers to the person whose signature ranks first. Some articles have two or more first authors, which are called tied first authors. In this case, it is generally necessary to indicate the name of the person. In addition, the first author is different from the correspondent and creative contribution, and the correspondent is often the most authoritative person in the field of papers.
The first author has made the greatest contribution to innovative scientific research achievements. At the same time, the chain effect and effect are also the most. Of course, we should clarify the relationship with the correspondent, the second author and the third author, as well as the issue of the right of signature.
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In most cases, when master students and doctoral students publish scientific research papers, the first author is their own tutor, which is not only unconventional, but also reasonable.
Because the situation is often that the research topic is the tutor's, and the paper is completed under the guidance of the tutor. At this time, no matter from the point of view of morality or rights, the signature of the tutor is beyond reproach, because the key idea (which is the most important thing in scientific research, and is customarily called "idea") comes from the tutor, and the students invest and contribute ordinary work, knowledge, energy and time.
It can be said that even in other cases, the background of tutor status and school administrative power is not the decisive factor.
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