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COPE flowcharts offer a step by step process, for practical use, on handling different aspects of publication ethics issues. They are available individually or as a complete set.

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    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
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    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
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    All Flowcharts

    …Post-publication discussions Handing post-publication critiques, new 2021 Redundant (duplicate) publication in a submitted manuscript
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    Changes in authorship: Addition of extra author – after publication

    COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, about the addition of an extra author after publication. Changes in authorship: Addition of extra author - after publication
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    Changes in authorship: Removal of author – before publication

    COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do for removal of an author before publication. Changes in authorship: Removal of author - before publication
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    Changes in authorship: Removal of author – after publication

    COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do for removal of an author after publication. Changes in authorship: Removal of author - after publication
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    Changes in authorship: Addition of extra author – before publication

    COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on the addition of an extra author before publication. Changes in authorship: Addition of extra author - before publication
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    Peer review manipulation suspected after publication

    COPE's flowchart on what to do if peer review manipulation is suspected after publication. Peer review manipulation suspected after publication
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    Systematic manipulation of the publication process

    Identify potential fraudulent activity and use the flowcharts when handling suspected manipulation. Suggested actions are recommended for each type of suspicious activity. Systematic manipulation of the publication process
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    Handling of post-publication critiques

    A journal receives a critique, or commentary, of an article previously published in the journal. The flowchart offers editors a step by step guide on how to handle this process. Handling of post publication critiques
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    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
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    Addressing concerns about systematic manipulation of the publication process

    …information sharing among publishers; and how to manage the conflicting demands of editorial freedom, publisher responsibility, and legal risks. Addressing concerns about systematic manipulation of the publication process
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    Inappropriate image manipulation in a published article

    …are possible outcomes. This flowchart relates only to cases where concerns related to digital photographic images are raised (eg, duplication of parts within an image, or use of identical images to show different things). For wider concerns about potential data fabrication, please use the flowchart
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    Responding to whistleblowers when concerns are raised via social media

    COPE's guidelines, as a flowchart, on how to respond to whistleblowers when concerns are raised about a published article on a social media site. How should you respond when a published article is criticised on social media or a post-publication peer review site(s)? The criticism could include anonymous or not anonymous concerns about scientific soundness or allegations of plagiarism,…
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    When institutions are contacted by journals

    A journal editor or publisher raises an ethical issue or concern about an article either before or after publication. The flowchart offers the institution a step by step process on handling the issue. Guidance for when institutions are contacted by journals…
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    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 | 
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    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 |
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    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: Arabic | 
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    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: Arabic | 
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    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: Arabic | 

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