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Fabricated data in a submitted manuscript
A reviewer suspects fabricated data in a submitted manuscript. The COPE flowchart is a step by step guide for editors when a reviewer suspects data fabrication. Fabricated data in a submitted manuscript - Flowcharts
Redundant (duplicate) publication in a published article
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do if you suspect redundant (duplicate) publication in a published manuscript. Redundant (duplicate) publication in a published article - Flowcharts
Addressing concerns about systematic manipulation of the publication process
…href="https://www.stm-assoc.org/stm-integrity-hub/"> STM Integrity Hub). The management of cases collectively rather than on a case-by-case basis. Transparency in retraction notices related to manipulation of the publication process. Editorial decision making based on all evidence (including circumstantial) relevant to the batch-level concerns, and empowering editors to use judgement on whether primary data or other… - Flowcharts
Suspected ethical problem in a submitted manuscript
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do if you suspect an ethical problem with a submitted manuscript. Suspected ethical problem in a submitted manuscript - Flowcharts
Inappropriate image manipulation in a published article
A reader suspects inappropriate image manipulation in a published article. The guidance offers editors a step by step process when handling the issue, including who to contact and when to consider a retraction, correction or expression of concern. Inappropriate image… - Flowcharts
Redundant (duplicate) publication in a submitted manuscript
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do if you suspect redundant (duplicate) publication in a submitted manuscript. Redundant (duplicate) publication in a submitted manuscript - Flowcharts
General approach to publication ethics for the editorial office
A guide detailing the suggested approach to the organisation of the editorial office in order to comply with COPE’s Core Practices. General approach to publication ethics for the editorial office - Flowcharts
Chinese: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Chinese For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: Arabic | - Flowcharts
Croatian: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Croatian For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: Arabic | - Flowcharts
French: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in French. For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: - Flowcharts
Italian: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Italian For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: - Flowcharts
Japanese: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Japanese For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: - Flowcharts
Persian: 14 flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Persian For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: - Flowcharts
Polish: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Polish For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: - Flowcharts
Turkish: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Turkish For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: - Flowcharts
Spanish: All flowcharts
…COPE's flowcharts in Spanish For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: - Flowcharts
Arabic: all flowcharts
…This is all of COPE's flowcharts in Arabic. For the latest version (English language) of this guidance visit https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.26. Other languages: Chinese | - Flowcharts
Undisclosed conflict of interest in a submitted manuscript
This flowchart offers editors a step-by-step process on handling cases where a potential conflict of interest is suspected during the reviewing process. Undisclosed conflict of interest in a submitted manuscript - Flowcharts
Undisclosed conflict of interest in a published article
A reader suspects an author’s undisclosed conflict of interest which becomes apparent after publication. The flowchart offers the editor a step by step process on handling this issue. Undisclosed conflict of interest in a published article - Flowcharts
Reviewer suspected to have appropriated an author’s ideas or data
… Key points The instruction to reviewers should state that submitted material must be treated in confidence and may not be used in any way until it has been published. Related resources