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Peer Review Week
The 2nd Peer Review Week will be held from 19th to 25th September 2016. This year’s theme is Recognition for Review, exploring all aspects of how those participating in review activity – in publishing, grant review, conference submissions, promotion and tenure, and more – should be recognized for their contribution. Planned activities include virtual and in-person events including… - Event
Navigating international communication in scholarly publishing
ISMTE webinar on 19 March Scholarly publishing requires cooperation from researchers, editors, and journal staff around the globe. This session draws on the experiences of three panelists who have worked in editorial offices in various parts of the world. Attendees will learn about cultural differences in etiquette and how to build strong relationships internationally. Please… Action against paper mills
…="https://publicationethics.org/publication-integrity-week-2023/publication-ethics-research-integrity">Publication misconduct and fraud day: Keynote Publication Integrity Week 2023 Paper mills research report COPE & STM, 2022 How to…- News
In the news: December Digest
…of "open access". https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2019/11/11/if… - Event
International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication: free virtual symposium
September 14, 2021 3:00 – 4:30 PM GMT; 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET Free virtual symposium Advancing the science of scientific publishing Call for research and abstracts for the ninth peer review congress Join the Peer Review Congress organizers for this live Call for Research and Abstracts. Participation is free, but registration is required. … - Event
COPE Asia-Pacific Workshop, Singapore
Following on from the success of previous workshops in Singapore and Beijing, COPE is delighted to announce another half day workshop, in collaboration with ISMTE (International Society of Managing and Technical Editors), on Wednesday 28 March 2018, at the Novotel Singapore Clarke… - News
Think. Check. Submit. Survey 2018
…href="https://thinkchecksubmit.org/" target="_blank">Think. Check. Submit. wants to ensure that the initiative is as useful as possible to researchers, librarians and others around the world so we invite you to complete this short survey about your experiences with Think. Check. Submit. and what would make the initiative more useful to you. This survey will be open until 28th September 2018 and should take about 10… - Case
Single patient trials and lack of data
The editor received a paper describing two single patient trials. Both peer reviewers recommended publication, although each of them pointed out the absence of real data. It was an unusual case where parents with small children were involved in a series of challenges to ascertain whether the babies were allergic to cows’ milk. The authors explained the lack of data by saying that the study was… - News
COPE Forum Meetings 2016
…(BST) Wednesday 3 August 2016 (at International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE) Conference in London)8-9.30pm (GMT) Tuesday 8 November 2016… - News
COPE shortlisted for Publons Sentinel Award: outstanding advocacy, innovation or contribution to #PeerReview
…--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We're delighted to be shortlisted for the Publons Sentinel Award for outstanding advocacy, innovation or contribution to scholarly peer review. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 19th September.… - News
Letter from the COPE Chair: April 2020
COPE, like many organisations, is grappling with the impact of the coronavirus. There is worldwide concern over COVID-19 and its impact on our daily lives, both personal and professional. Journal editors may be unsure of what to do in this unprecedented situation. How is COVID-19 affecting editors and publishers? Circumstances will differ for different regions, disciplines, journals and… - Flowcharts
Scientific rigour of published data: dealing with concerns
…href="https://publicationethics.org/news/cope-collaboration-force11-working-group">FORCE11 and COPE Research Data Publishing Working Group. Key points Concerns may relate to errors or gaps in the dataset as a result of: Unintentional data errors Partially available datasets Data fabrication Related resources - Flowcharts
Authorship and contributorship of unpublished data: dealing with concerns
… This flowchart has been developed by the FORCE11 and COPE Research Data Publishing Working Group. Key points Concerns may relate to a change in author order or other authorship and contributorship issues. Where agreement cannot be reached, consider contacting the… - Flowcharts
Authorship and contributorship of published data: dealing with concerns
… This flowchart has been developed by the FORCE11 and COPE Research Data Publishing Working Group. Key points Concerns may relate to a change in author order, or other dataset contributor or authorship issues. Where agreement cannot be reached, consider contacting the… - Flowcharts
Concerns about risk in unpublished data
…href="https://publicationethics.org/news/cope-collaboration-force11-working-group">FORCE11 and COPE Research Data Publishing Working Group. Key points Concerns raised about data with possible risk to: Individuals Certain communities Wider society Endangered species Related resources Concerns about risk in published… - Flowcharts
Concerns about risk in published data
…href="https://publicationethics.org/news/cope-collaboration-force11-working-group">FORCE11 and COPE Research Data Publishing Working Group. Key points Concerns raised about potential data misuse with possible risk to: Individuals Certain communities Wider society Endangered species Related resources Concerns about… - Flowcharts
Legal and regulatory restrictions of unpublished data: dealing with concerns
… This flowchart has been developed by the FORCE11 and COPE Research Data Publishing Working Group. Key points Legal or regulatory concerns and datasets may relate to: Disputes over intellectual property. A breach of a national or legal…