Writing ‘acknowledgements’ in manuscripts: More than gratitude!

Authors

  • Samir Kumar Praharaj Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka.
  • Shahul Ameen Consultant Psychiatrist, St. Thomas Hospital, Changanacherry, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30834/KJP.35.2.2023.372

Keywords:

Acknowledgement, Contribution, Authorship, Credit

Abstract

In scientific manuscripts, authorship is based on substantial contributions to the research; all other contributions are acknowledged. Acknowledgements may be for intellectual inputs, financial or technical support, sharing data or other materials, and help in manuscript writing. Any non-scientific contribution need not be acknowledged. The acknowledgement should be a simple statement without embellishments and specific regarding the contributions. Writing appropriate acknowledgements in manuscripts gives due credit to the contributors.

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Published

03-02-2023

How to Cite

Praharaj, S. K., and S. Ameen. “Writing ‘acknowledgements’ in Manuscripts: More Than Gratitude!”. Kerala Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 35, no. 2, Feb. 2023, pp. 152-4, doi:10.30834/KJP.35.2.2023.372.

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 2 (2022): July - Dec 2022

Section

Column: Tips on Research and Publication

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Copyright (c) 2023 Samir Kumar Praharaj, Shahul Ameen (Author)

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