Abstract
BackgroundStudent authorship (SA) in research utilizes the H-index (Hi), to measure scholarly impact. We analyzed SA rates over time in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). MethodsWe compared Hi of corresponding authors (CA) for articles over time (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014), comparing those with (SA) and without (nSA) student authors. ResultsSA doubled over time (70–146; P = 0.02) as did first or second SA rates (21–44; P = 0.22). Mean and Median CA Hi were similar independent of SA involvement. The change in Hi for CAs in 2006, 2008 and 2010 to current Hi (2016) was similar for SA and nSA groups (2006: 22.4 vs. 20.7; 2008: 20.2 vs. 20.6; 2010: 19.2 vs. 18.3; all P > 0.05). ConclusionsThe number of SA in JACS publications is increasing, without detriment to CA scholarly advancement. Involving students in surgical research should be encouraged.
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