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Questions tagged [acknowledgement]

On acknowledging an individual, agency, or institution that contributed funding, criticism, encouragement, or other support to a thesis or manuscript.

In scientific literature, an acknowledgment (also spelled acknowledgement) is an expression of gratitude for assistance in creating a literary or artistic work.

Receiving credit by way of acknowledgment rather than authorship indicates that the person or organization did not have a direct hand in producing the work in question, but may have contributed funding, criticism, or encouragement to the author(s).

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Acknowledge somebody whose advice is not relevant to the current manuscript anymore?

I received some advice from two researchers, which were helpful at the time. So, I mentioned the researchers in the acknowledgements section of my paper’s early version. After the first draft, the paper has been substantially modified, and their…
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Is it okay to add mention of a grant in the acknowledgements at the proof-stage when the grant started after the paper was submitted for publication?

Some time ago, I have send a paper for publication at a respected journal. The peer review took some time, and eventually the paper is in the production stage. The paper was submitted when we were working at a grant proposal. Some months ago, the…
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How to acknowledge a retired professor?

I want to acknowledge a retired professor. How do I specify his name? With just Prof. or something particular?
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Do I add an acknowledgement upon initial submission? (to an anonymous review)

When do I add anacknowledgement to a (philosophy of science) article?. Even though the acknowledgement does not specify my name, it does say something about where the work was done. Do I add the acknowledgement only when the article is accepted?
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Do I need to ask a permission to acknowledge a respected mathematician in my paper?

After writing the first draft of my paper, I sent the proof to an expert in my area. He responded my email in a neutral way, something like: I think if your argument is true then it would be nice,... I suggest you may read the paper ... to ... Now,…
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Distinguishing between my personal acknowledgements and those of all authors

I am an undergraduate student and intern publishing a conference paper with a company I have been working with for about a year now and am trying to nail down the acknowledgements. I have never written a paper before. I have a few specific…
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Acknowledge previous advisor/collaborators for ideas in article

A PhD student switches to another PhD program and writes an article based on an idea or proposal on which the PhD student has worked, but which was written by the former advisor. The PhD student leaves in good terms, and then contacts 2-3 times the…
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Preface requirements concerning acknowledgement

I am curious to know what the preface requirements are for bachelor and master theses. Are you legally (or morally) required to use the full names of the people included in the acknowledgements? Does anyone know?
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Should an anonymous submission include acknowledgments to people who helped with the research work but denied to be co-authors?

Considering an event with a double masked (i.e. double "blind" process), should an anonymous submission include acknowledgments to people who helped with the research work but denied to be co-authors, or wait for the final version to include such…
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Manuscript acknowledgement for students who helped with lab maintenance

I am working on a manuscript for research I performed in graduate school - the first manuscript from my research has been accepted for publication, so I am getting things started for the second one. Anyways, I am thinking about how best or whether…
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Is it appropriate to notify professors about acknowledgement in a research paper?

A paper I have been working on for well over a year is finally reaching submission stage. At the beginning of the project, I have received detailed explanations from two professors about the mathematical derivation of an algorithm that they…
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'I shall be forever/eternally grateful for her kindness' or 'I will be forever/eternally grateful for her kindness'

As the title suggests, I'm writing an acknowledgement and wish to thank my advisor of studies. I wish to end this acknowledgement with something to the effect: ``I shall be forever/eternally grateful for her kindness'' or ``I will be…
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