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Confidentiality and consent in case reports
…the study of the doctor–patient relationship to shed light on the presenting difficulties. In other words, the doctor–patient relationship is one of our key treatment ‘tools’ allowing connections to be made between the body and the mind in relation to the sexual problem. These consultations almost always include intimate and sensitive information. Therefore, it had previously been felt that… - Case
Concerns regarding image manipulation and inconsistent figure legends
…the investigation and assuming the issue is considered a priority by the University, is it ethically acceptable to publish an Expression of Concern based on the information the journal has at their disposal? And can this Expression of Concern be further modified (retracted or replaced by a Retraction decision) once the final outcome of the University investigation is known? Are current… - Case
Publication of correspondence relating to a paper currently online
…the paper to be retracted. These communications, sent by several nutrition bodies identified in the published paper, felt that the methodology used in the paper was ‘weak and inaccurate’, ‘not scientifically sound’ and intended to cause ‘damage to the reputations’ of people connected to the organisations mentioned. The journal proposed that the complainants voice their concerns through a submitted… - News
Nuffield Council on Bioethics report on the on The Culture of Scientific Research in the UK
We welcome the report from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics: The Culture of Scientific Research in the UK. It is timely, coming as it does when there is increased scrutiny of the scientific literature, and importantly an increasing recognition of the… - Discussion documents
Preprints
…href="https://publicationethics.org/sites/default/files/u7140/COPE_Preprints_Mar18.pdf" target="_blank">Discussion document on Preprints PDF 588 KB Key points Preprints are a form of publication which enable pre-peer reviewed articles to be disseminated… - News
Announcement of COPE Council elections
Due to vacancies on Council, we are seeking nominations for three new candidates, as our constitution requires. These are voluntary positions. Council is responsible for COPE’s policy and management. Council members are expected to attend four meetings a year (in London) as well as take part in subcommittees and other COPE related tasks. It may be possible to attend some meetings by… - News
Announcement of COPE Council elections
Due to vacancies on Council, we are seeking nominations for two new candidates, as our constitution requires. These are voluntary positions. Council is responsible for COPE’s policy and management. Council members are expected to attend four meetings a year (in London) as well as take part in subcommittees and other COPE related tasks. It may be possible to attend some meetings by… - News
Announcement of COPE Council elections
Due to vacancies on Council, we are seeking nominations for five new candidates. These are voluntary positions. Council is responsible for COPE’s policy and management. Council members are expected to attend four meetings a year (in London) as well as take part in subcommittees and other COPE related tasks. It may be possible to attend some meetings by phone. There are also occasional… FORUM DISCUSSION TOPIC: Sharing of information among editors-in-chief regarding possible misconduct
….1111/%28ISSN%291365-2044/homep...) Discussions with publishers suggest that such sharing of information risks accusations and/or legal claims of defamation, since submissions should be handled confidentially, even though the journals concerned might carry a statement on their website saying that manuscripts and related documents may be shared if that is considered necessary to investigate possible…- Case
Patient consent
…evidence that this syndrome may be associated with malingering. The report was reviewed by the Editorial Committee and publication offered as a letter. It was noted, however, that consent had not been provided and this was sought from the authors. The authors explained that this was not available and the Editor explored the possibilities of publishing without patient’s consent, applying the - Forum discussion topics
COPE Forum 4 September 2013: Sharing of information among editors-in-chief regarding possible misconduct
…/editorial_policies.htm">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/13652044/homepage/editorial_policies.htm). Discussions with publishers suggest that such sharing of information risks accusations and/or legal claims of defamation, since submissions should be handled confidentially – even though the journals concerned might carry a statement on their website saying that manuscripts and related documents may be shared if that's considered necessary to… - Case
Licence for a published scale
…reference list (but not indicating where they should be cited in the text). He also added his name and contact information to a number of places in the paper, most notably in the acknowledgments section. The scale’s license contract and copyright agreement include a number of ‘copyright requirements’ that the authors must agree to. One of these is that all manuscripts using the scale that are being… - News
Announcement of COPE Council elections
Due to expansion of the size of COPE Council, we are seeking nominations for two new candidates. These are voluntary positions. Council is responsible for COPE’s policy and management. Council members are expected to attend four meetings a year (in London) as well as take part in subcommittees and other COPE related tasks. It may be possible to attend some meetings by phone. There are… - News
In the news: October 2018 Digest
…that will be within the cap of Plan S. Interesting things to consider. At the October 2018 meeting of the group Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), there is an active twitter chronicle of meeting contents, much of which focused on Plan S. Obviously some other content, but if you’re interested, search for #SciELO20 on Twitter. - Event
ISMPP European Meeting: COPE member discount
The International Society for Medical Publication Professionals’ (ISMPP) 2017 European Meeting theme is ‘The evolving role of publication professionals in a multi-stakeholder environment’. The meeting will have various networking opportunities and informative sessions, including a panel discussion on ‘Sharing… - Event
ISMPP European Meeting 2019
ISMPP is offering a 10% registration discount to COPE members for its 2019 European Meeting, Scientific Communications in a Fast-Paced World: Fighting Fit for the Future, 22-23 January, in London, UK. Learn more about the meeting at www.ismpp.org/european-meeting, and enter EU19COPE10 in the “Discount Code” field when you… The protection of vulnerable groups and individuals
…Declaration of Helsinki-Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects (affirmed July 2018), The Belmont Report, and Economic and Social Research Council in the…- Event
ALPSP Webinar: Developing Ethical Commercial Revenues in a Changing Publishing Landscape
…journal assets to maximise revenue ethically. They will offer a range of industry perspectives and offer information and insight into the issues and opportunities in today’s market. There will also be time for questions. more information and book… FORUM DISCUSSION TOPIC: comments please
…DISCLOSED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Disclosure of conflicts of interest is essential to preserving the integrity of published research. Though previous COPE guidelines have addressed the editor's role in administering undisclosed conflicts of interest, less attention has been…- Event
COPE Forum: August 2018
…follow the usual format where members' cases are presented for advice and a Forum discussion topic. The discussion topic will be What To Consider When Asked to Peer Review a Manuscript. #C0PEForum Forum agenda and materials The agenda for the COPE Forum on Wednesday 8 August at Liberty Hotel,…