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bostonfincs
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Authors aren’t usually listed alphabetically in academic papers though, typically it is relative contribution (not saying alphabetical never happens though).
nickswalker
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It differs by research area. For example, the mathematics authorship convention is alphabetical. Computer science is by contribution.
asciident
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Computer science theory papers are alphabetical as well.
cozzyd
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In large collaborations, this is common. See e.g.
https://inspirehep.net/authors/1222902?ui-citation-summary=t...
icelancer
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Also depends on the journal; some have the most impactful author stated last.
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