- 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 - COPE flowchart - 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. Key points The image manipulation flowchart offers guidance in steps to take when there is a suspicion of image manipulation, including who to contact and when to consider a retraction or correction. Related resource This f… - 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
All Flowcharts
…COPE Flowcharts COPE flowcharts offer a step by step process, for practical use on handling different aspects of publication ethics issues. For ease of use, we have combined all of COPE's flowcharts into one downloadable PDF which includes the flowcharts listed below. Allegations of misconduct Reviewer suspected to have appropriated an author’s ideas or dat… - 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. Key points 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 publishe… - Flowcharts
Arabic: all flowcharts
…This is all of COPE's flowcharts in Arabic. Other languages: Chinese | Croatian | English | - Flowcharts
Chinese: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Chinese Other languages: Arabic | Croatian | English | - Flowcharts
Croatian: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Croatian Other languages: Arabic | Chinese | English | - Flowcharts
French: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in French. Other languages: Arabic | Chinese | Croatian | - Flowcharts
Italian: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Italian Other languages: Arabic | Chinese | Croatian | - Flowcharts
Japanese: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Japanese Other languages: Arabic | Chinese | Croatian | - Flowcharts
Persian: 14 flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Persian Other languages: Arabic | Chinese | Croatian | - Flowcharts
Polish: all flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Polish Other languages: Arabic | Chinese | Croatian | - Flowcharts
Spanish: All flowcharts
…This is COPE's flowcharts in Spanish Other languages: Arabic | Chinese | Croatian | - Flowcharts
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. Key points 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 accept… - Guidelines
Retraction guidelines
…Summary Editors should consider retracting a publication if: They have clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of major error (eg, miscalculation or experimental error), or as a result of fabrication (eg, of data) or falsification (eg, image manipulation) It constitutes plagiarism The findings have previously been published el… - Seminars and webinars
Seminar 2021: Authorship for sale - how do we deal with the growing problem of paper mills?
… #C0PE2021 Wednesday 29 September 2021, 11.00am -12.30pm (British Summer Time) (UTC +1) Find out what time this is in your country Registration for the Seminar has now closed. - Seminars and webinars
Seminar 2021: Reducing the inadvertent spread of retracted science: taxonomy considerations
#C0PE2021 Wednesday 29 September 2021, 15:00-16:00 (British Summer Time) (UTC +1) Find out what time this is in your country Registration for the Seminar has closed.