Flowcharts

COPE's guidance in the form of a flowchart on what to do if you suspect that images in a published article have been manipulated.  Key points The image manipulation flowchart offers guidance in steps to take when there is a suspicion of image manipulation, including who to contact and when to consider a retraction or correction. Related resource This f…

Manipulation of the publication process is a relatively new form of misconduct affecting the publishing industry. These guidelines represent an important first step towards encouraging openness and collaboration between publishers to address this phenomenon. Systematic manipulation of the publication process is where an individual or a group of individuals have repeatedly used dis…

A guide detailing the suggested approach to the organisation of the Editorial Office in order to comply with COPE’s Core Practices. COPE has many resources to assist publishers and editors in making decisions about ethical issues in publication, including guidelines,

…COPE Flowcharts COPE flowcharts offer a step by step process, for practical use on handling different aspects of publication ethics issues.  For ease of use, we have combined all of COPE's flowcharts into one downloadable PDF which includes the flowcharts listed below. Allegations of misconduct Reviewer suspected to have appropriated an author’s ideas or dat…

COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do if you suspect redundant (duplicate) publication in a submitted manuscript. Key points The instructions to authors should state the journal’s policy on redundant publication. It may be helpful to request the institution’s policy. Ask authors to verify that their manuscript is original and has not been publishe…

…This is all of COPE's flowcharts in Arabic. Other languages: Chinese | Croatian | English | 

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COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do if you suspect redundant (duplicate) publication in a published manuscript. Key points The instructions to authors should state the journal’s policy on redundant publication. Asking authors to sign a statement or tick a box may be helpful in subsequent investigations. ICMJE advises that translations are accept…