Influencing factors and governance strategies of improper signing behavior in scientific journals from the perspective of bounded rationality

Abstract: Purposes From the perspective of bounded rationality theory, this paper puts forward a theoretical framework for the
influencing factors of improper authorship in scientific journal papers, so as to provide references for the construction of scientific
research integrity and academic norms. Methods Through questionnaire surveys and data statistics, the actual performance,
causes, and influencing factors of improper authorship in scientific journals were studied. Findings The model of influencing
factors of improper authorship in scientific journals from the perspective of bounded rationality theory is verified, and the results
show that academic literacy and academic environment as constraints have a significant impact on improper authorship behavior.
Conclusions To enhance research integrity and academic norms in China, it is suggested that in addition to strengthening
academic ethics education, reforming the scientific research evaluation systems, and clarifying the responsibilities of academic
journals, it is necessary to pay attention to the refinement and standardization of authorship guidelines in scientific journal
publications, explore " supply-side" reforms by academic journals to address improper authorship behavior, and clarify the strategies of journal editors in dealing with such behavior.