Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

https://open.substack.com/pub/earthlingsacademy/p/a-new-breed-of-predatory-coauthor

A Clear Acknowledgment of Which Researcher is Responsible for the Discovery

A 2022 Press Release and Conference Presentation

A Book Contract to Tell the Story of the Discovery

Eight Months Before Contractual Delivery Date:

• Author #2 Backs Out of the Contract

• Publisher Cancels the Contract

• Publisher Acknowledges that the Discovery Belongs Solely to Author #1

An Agreement on an Ethical Path Forward

How Do We Define Ethical Behavior in Academia?

Surprise Announcement: A Bold, New Exemplar of Academic Dishonesty and Hubris (Available for Pre-Order)

And no, Author #2 never did “engage” with the preparation of a co-authored journal article.

Extending an Opportunity for the Publisher to Do the Right Thing