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Flowcharts

The flowcharts are designed to help editors follow COPE’s Core Practices and implement its advice when faced with cases of suspected misconduct and have been translated into a number of different languages. They can be downloaded individually (English only) or as a complete set.

Flowcharts

Suspected redundant publication in a published manuscript

What to do if you suspect redundant (duplicate) publication in a published manuscript. 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 acceptable but MUST reference the original. Editors may…
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Suspected redundant 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. 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 published elsewhere.…
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All Flowcharts

…://publicationethics.org/resources/translated-resources/polish-all-flowcharts">Polish | Spanish | Turkish For ease of use, we have gathered together here all of COPE's flowcharts into one downloadable PDF file (18 pages): What to do if you suspect redundant (duplicate)…
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