- Flowcharts
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 - Flowcharts
Image manipulation in a published article
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. Image manipulation in a published article - Flowcharts
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 - 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
All Flowcharts
…COPE Flowcharts COPE flowcharts offer a step by step process, for practical use on handling different aspects of publication ethics issues. Allegations of misconduct Reviewer suspected to have appropriated an author’s ideas or data - 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
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Persian: 14 flowcharts
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Polish: all flowcharts
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Spanish: All flowcharts
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Turkish: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Turkish Other languages: Arabic | Chinese | Croatian | - 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 - Guidelines
Ethics toolkit for a successful editorial office
…A COPE guide To help ensure the integrity of the scholarly record and the publication process, editorial offices should define and implement best practices in publication ethics. This COPE guide is a comprehensive toolkit that explains expected ethical practices in scholarly publishing, and highlights resources for editorial offices to develop their codes of ethical conduct and practic… - Guidelines
Retraction guidelines
…COPE's Retraction guidelines for advice and guidance for editors: when should a retraction be considered, what to include in a notice, how quickly to issue a retraction, who should issue a retraction, and what to do when there is inconclusive evidence of a retraction. COPE Guidelines are formal COPE policy and are intended to advise editors and publishers on expected publication et… - Case
Is there a time limit for submitting a critique of a published article?
A letter to the editor was submitted to a journal with a comment referring to a study published a year previously. The reader raised concerns about the study and interpretation of the results. The editors of the journal examined the peer review comments of the manuscript and found that the aspects in question were missed out. The journal sought expert advice from an independent reviewer who com…