1. *Clear Attribution*: Individual research allows for clear attribution of work and contributions, making it easier to judge the impact and quality of a scientist's work. *Clear Attribution*: Individual research allows for clear attribution of work and contributions, making it easier to judge the impact and quality of a scientist's work.

2. *Innovation and Originality*: Individual research encourages innovation and originality, as scientists are more likely to take risks and explore new ideas when working alone.

3. *Accountability*: Individual researchers are more accountable for their work, as they are solely responsible for the outcomes and conclusions.

*Academic Performance Indicator (API) Score for Scientist Career:*

Here's the rearranged API score breakdown:

1. *Individual Research Publications*: 30 marks

2. *Individual Inventorship/Applicantship with Inventorship Patent Research*: 30 marks

3. *Patented Product/Patent Application (proof of real research)*: 40 marks

4. *Teaching Performance and Students' Learning Performance (video evidence)*: 10 marks

5. *Group-wise Research Publications*: 10 marks

6. *Group-wise Inventorship Patents*: 10 marks

7. *As a Research Teacher in Charge Research Publications*: 10 marks

8. *Total Number of Research Publications*: 10 marks

This API score emphasizes the importance of individual research contributions, innovation, and practical applications (patented products) in a scientist's career.