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A well-described and implemented infrastructure is essential, including the business model, policies, processes and software for efficient running of an editorially independent journal, as well as the efficient management and training of editorial boards and editorial and publishing staff

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Core practices are the policies and practices journals and publishers need, to reach the highest standards in publication ethics. We include cases with advice, guidance for day-to-day practice, education modules and events on topical issues, to support journals and publishers fulfil their policies.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24318/F3lrGybw

These COPE Guidelines provide an overview of editorial board appointment and engagement, roles and responsibilities, and key details to consider during recruitment such as participation on multiple editorial boards.

COPE Guidelines are formal COPE policy and are intended to advise editors and publishers on expected publication ethics practice.

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COPE Council. COPE Guidelines: editorial board participation — English.
https://doi.org/10.24318/F3lrGybw
©2021 Committee on Publication ethics (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
https://publicationethics.org

 

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Version 1: July 2021.

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  • 16 September 2021

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  • 27 July 2021

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When and how to involve multiple journals and publishers in dealing with complaints from whistleblowers

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News

Letter from the COPE Chair: May 2021

The year seems to be progressing so quickly. Here we are, it’s May already and my three-year term as Chair now begins. It is truly an honor to follow in the footsteps of, the now Past Chair, Deborah Poff, and to lead COPE forward toward its next stage. Deborah has been a wonderful mentor and guide.

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In the news: May 2021

Each month, COPE Council members find and share publication ethics news. This month the news includes articles on peer review, preprints, open access, and more. 

Authorship

This paper published in the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology and aimed at educating postgraduate scientists provides a useful summary of publication ethics including the responsibilities of authorship.

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A vision for a more trans-inclusive publishing world: guest article

High level principles for name changes in publishing

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Update on COPE guidance regarding author name changes

Author name changes working group

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