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Fabricated data in a published article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.4

COPE's guidance on what to do if you suspect fabricated data in a published manuscript.

Key points

  • Let reader know that you will investigate
  • Consider a second opinion from another reviewer
  • Contact author to explain concerns, but do not make accusations
Core practices:

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COPE Council. COPE Flowcharts and infographics — Fabricated data in a published article — English.
https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.2.4
©2021 Committee on Publication Ethics (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
https://publicationethics.org

 

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Version 1: 2006. Redesigned May 2021.

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