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The Corresponding Author is the person who handles the manuscript and correspondence during the publication process, including approving the article proofs.
- Is corresponding author same as first author?
- Is corresponding author better than first author?
- Who should be the corresponding author?
- What is the difference between co-author and corresponding author?
Is corresponding author same as first author?
This is a common doubt, especially at the beginning of a researcher's career, but easy to explain: fundamentally, a corresponding author takes the lead in the manuscript submission for publication process, whereas the first author is actually the one who did the research and wrote the manuscript.
Is corresponding author better than first author?
Answer: There is nothing wrong in the first author or lead author being the corresponding author as well. In fact, for single author papers, that is always the case. The purpose of having a corresponding author is to facilitate ease of communication with the journal.
Who should be the corresponding author?
The corresponding author is typically a senior researcher or academic, such as a senior professor or a principal investigator (PI), with considerable publishing knowledge and experience. For this reason, they are usually nominated to the role by the rest of the authors in the group.
What is the difference between co-author and corresponding author?
A co-author is also known as a corresponding author. Suggestive of the name, co-authors closely correspond with other authors. Usually, co-authors are known to collaborate with other author in writing any piece of literature.
