[Clascomment] OPT-IN: Differential cross sections and polarization observables from the CLAS Kâ photoproduction and search for new Nâ states

[John W. Price]

Hi Moskov (and the cast of thousands reading this...):

Actually, on this point the bylaws are quite clear.  My original message contained this line, but I give it here stripped out for clarity.

C.7.d:  ...Limited members added at the discretion of Spokespersons may be listed either among the lead authors or in the main body of the list...

I say again: as long as Alexey is a limited member, the ordering of the author list is not controversial, according to the Charter and Bylaws.

John

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> On May 22, 2016, at 21:58, Moskov Amaryan <mamaryan at odu.edu> wrote:
> 
> Hi John,
> 
> Thanks for your message referring to the CLAS charter. In particular it states
> 
> XII.B.6: It is the responsibility of the lead authors to initially determine which limited members (if any) shall be included on the author list.
> 
> This paragraph makes clear distinction between the lead and limited members.
> 
> Furthermore: 
> 
> C.7.d: The list of authors is to be alphabetical from A to Z.  The lead authors, however, will be listed first, in an order of their choosing. 
> 
> As I understood it is exactly what Igor has questioned, the order of authors is up to the lead authors, but it doesn't say if the lead authors have a power to define and classify a limited member to be in the category of the lead authors.
> 
> Best regards,
> Moskov.
>