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How to recognise potential authorship problems
How to recognise potential authorship problems. Clear policies (that allow for transparency around who contributed to the work and in what capacity) should be in place for requirements for authorship and contributorship as well as processes for managing potential disputes.… - Flowcharts
Systematic manipulation of the publication process
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… - 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. COPE has many resources to assist publishers and editors in making decisions about ethical issues in publication, including guidelines, - Flowcharts
How to spot authorship problems
Editors cannot police author or contributor listings for every submission but may sometimes have suspicions that an author list is incomplete or includes undeserving (guest or gift) authors. The COPE flowchart 'Suspected ghost, guest or gift authorship' suggests actions for these situations. The points in th… - Flowcharts
Suspected ghost, guest or gift authorship
COPE's guidance as a flowchart on what to do if you suspect ghost, guest, or gift authorship.… - Flowcharts
Corresponding author requests removal of author before publication
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on what to do for changes in authorship. Part (b): The corresponding author requests removal of an author before publication. It is most important to check with the author(s) whose name(s) is/are being removed from the paper and get their agreement in writing. Other flowcharts in this series: Part a) - Flowcharts
Request for addition of extra author after publication
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on Changes in authorship, Part (c) A request is received for the addition of an extra author after publication. To prevent future problems: Before publication, get authors to sign statement that all listed authors meet authorship criteria and that no others meeting the criteria have been omitted. Publish details of ea… - Flowcharts
Request for removal of author after publication
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on Changes in authorship, Part (d) A request is received for the removal of an author after publication. Ask why the author wishes to be removed from list – refer to journal guidelines orthe authorship declaration which should state that all authors meet the appropriate criteria. Ask if author suspects fraud or misconduct. Other flowcharts… - Flowcharts
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Corresponding author requests addition of extra author before publication
COPE's guidance, as a flowchart, on changes in authorship, Part (a) The corresponding author requests the addition of an extra author before publication. Major changes in response to reviewer comments, e.g. adding new data might justify the inclusion of a new author. Other flowcharts in this series: Part b)