AUTHORSHIP PATTERNS IN CJNR - 1970-1991

This article looks at authorship patterns in CJNR from 1970 to 1991. A tally was taken of the number of single, double and multiple authorsh ips for each year which, in turn, were combined into one seven year an d three five year intervals. Frequency counts were converted into perc entages, chi-squares were computed, and author/article ratios were cal culated for each year. Results revealed a decrease in the number of si ngle authored articles and an increase in the number of co- and multip le authored articles from 1982 on. The author/article ratios fluctuate d somewhat, but, overall showed marked increases. It was tentatively c oncluded that nursing is not unlike other disciplines, that it too is experiencing changes in authorship patterns. Reasons for the changes a re tendered along with suggestions for further research.