How should authorship order typically be arranged in scientific papers?

Authorship order in scientific papers is typically arranged by the significance of contribution to the research conducted. This reflects the level of involvement and the importance of each author's contributions to the study. The first author usually made the most significant contribution, often being responsible for the conception, design, execution, or analysis of the research, while subsequent authors are listed in order of decreasing contribution. This practice serves not only to acknowledge individual efforts but also provides clarity and transparency in attributing credit.

Other methods, such as alphabetical order, do not adequately reflect individual contributions and could lead to misunderstandings regarding who played a key role in the research. Random assignment of authorship order disregards the collaborative nature of research and undermines the merit-based recognition that is crucial in academia. Assigning authorship based on the order of funding received is irrelevant to the contributions made in the research process and does not serve as a fair basis for authorship determination. Therefore, arranging authorship by the significance of contribution aligns with the ethical standards and conventions of scientific research.