The first author of a paper can have one person or two or more people. This mainly depends on the contribution and cooperation mode of the participants in the research process. In some cases, such as joint research, team projects or projects of multiple laboratories, there may be multiple first authors.

The first author of a paper is usually the person who makes the greatest contribution in the research process, and is the main creator of the research results and the main drafter of the paper. The first author usually has a high academic status and prestige, so he is respected in academia and industry.

The importance of the first author

The first author of the paper is the creator and main contributor of the research results, and his contributions include designing the research scheme, collecting and analyzing data, and explaining the results and conclusions. The first author not only plays a key role in the research process, but also plays an important role in the writing and publication of the paper. The academic level of the first author and the quality of research results directly affect the quality and influence of the paper.

How to identify the first author

When determining the first author of a paper, the following factors are usually considered: the degree of contribution to the research, the drafting of the first draft of the paper, the explanation of the research results and data analysis, the review and revision of the paper, etc. In the research completed by many people, the first author is usually the most important contributor, and his contribution may exceed that of other authors. In addition, the first author is usually the main contact person to communicate with journal editors and reviewers.

Rights and responsibilities of the first author

As the first author of the paper, he enjoys the priority of publishing the paper and the main copyright. At the same time, the first author also undertakes the corresponding responsibilities, including the accuracy, reliability and repeatability of the research results, the content and quality of the paper, and assisting other authors in writing and revising the paper. In addition, the first author should be responsible for the ethical, legal and social issues involved in the research process.