Responsibilities of Publishers, Agencies, Institutions, and Researchers (RePAIR) in protecting the integrity of the research record
The RePAIR Consensus Guidelines emerged from the collaborative effort of a working group from the conference entitled Keeping the Pool Clean: Prevention and Management of Misconduct Related Retractions, held 20-22 July 2016 in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
The COPE Secretary at that time, Charon Pierson, attended the conference and was one of the 20 member working group who participated in the development of these guidelines. The working group's expertise spanned multiple scientific and professional disciplines with representatives from 15 institutions, two US government agencies and five countries.
Summary
Researchers, institutions, agencies, and publishers have complementary roles and responsibilities in maintaining the integrity of the research record. These guidelines define the respective responsibilities of key stakeholders when questions arise relating to possible research or publication misconduct. They also identify barriers to communication, as well as potential solutions.
Following requests for comments on the guidelines, the 2017 revised version incorporates feedback provided.
Updated RePAIR Consensus Guidelines May 2017 (PDF)
RePAIR Consensus Guidelines (PDF)
Feedback
We welcome feedback on this document. Please send all comments to the Responsible Conduct of Research Coordinator at Colorado State University, by emailing [email protected]