PURPOSE: The following two statements were presented by the authors on August 18, 1993, at the annual meeting of the International Academy of Nursing Editors in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Following discussion, both statements were endorsed by the editors in attendance. The statements are intended for use as a guide and to educate authors and editors about authorship and fraudulent publication. The statements are not covered by copyright and may be copied or reprinted without permission so long as their use is not for profit.
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