- Case
Suspicious responses to authorship change requests
…that the journal might consider trying to validate the authors by asking for ORCID IDs from all of the authors or some other form of validation. … - Flowcharts
Addressing concerns about systematic manipulation of the publication process
…information sharing among publishers; and how to manage the conflicting demands of editorial freedom, publisher responsibility, and legal risks. Addressing concerns about systematic manipulation of the publication process - Discussion documents
Guest edited collections best practice
…clarification of the ethical responsibilities throughout the various stages of the process. COPE welcomes comments which add to the ongoing discussion about the topic. Best practices for guest edited collections … - Seminars and webinars
Post-publication corrections
This discussion panel features Elizabeth Moylan (Senior Manager, Research Integrity Strategy & Policy at Wiley), Mark Hooper (Manager, Research Ethics and Integrity at the Queensland University of Technology), and Jennifer Byrne (publication integrity ‘sleuth’ and the University of Sydney), talking about dealing with issues that arise after publication has taken… - Discussion documents
Dealing with concerns about the integrity of published research
…recommendations for responding to these concerns. COPE welcomes comments which add to the ongoing debate about the topic. Dealing with concerns about the integrity of published research - Guidelines
Sharing of information among editors-in-chief regarding possible misconduct
…the subject. It was initiated in the wake of a number of high-profile cases of research misconduct in which the sharing of information between the relevant EiCs was crucial to the final settlement of the cases. Sharing of information among editors-in-chief regarding… - Forum discussion topics
Systematic manipulation of the publishing process via “paper mills”
September 2020 Increasingly, across the research publishing landscape, publishers are seeing large scale manipulation of the publication process. The production of fraudulent papers at scale via alleged ‘paper mills’ is one such manipulation. Participants discussed this at the COPE Forum, September 2020. Paper mills… - News
In the news: January 2018 Digest
…src="/files/u7140/PLOS.png" style="float: right; margin: 3px; width: 100px; height: 29px;" />Especially when intense competition for journal space and research funding can encourage authorship and citation manipulation. Who are the culprits, and why do they do it? - News
COPE in 2023
…A time to review and look forward In 2022, COPE celebrated its 25th year. While we celebrated this anniversary with pride in all that we have achieved over the past 25 years, we also took the opportunity to reflect on COPE’s role and purpose in a rapidly evolving research and publication landscape.… - Seminars and webinars
Inclusive language: policing or progressive?
This session examines the potential benefits and dangers of language use policies. This discussion is one of eleven sessions hosted by COPE during Publication Integrity Week 2023. "It is extremely powerful has really made me think. Highly recommended for anyone interested in DEI in… - News
Complaints and appeals
…upcoming COPE Forum and more. Read April 2018 Digest: Complaints and Appeals… - News
Post-publication discussions and corrections focus
…--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read November Digest: Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections. This issue of Digest announces new resources What to do if you Suspect Image Manipulation in a Published… - Case
Change in author’s name after publication
…editor should do nothing. The Forum noted that this case highlights the importance of schemes like ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID, https://orcid.org/), which provides a code to uniquely identify academic authors and which authors can sign up to. Then an author’s history and online activity can be traced, regardless of what name they use, as all… - Research
Editing of reviewer comments: a COPE survey 2020
…review before sending it to authors? Is it acceptable for an editor to withhold a review from an author? Have you ever suppressed an entire review? Have you ever edited reviewer comments, and what were your reasons for doing so? If you do withhold or censor reviewer’s comments, do you make a note in the editorial system? - Seminars and webinars
Good Publication Practice 2022
…promotes research (not journal) impact. Appropriate assessments and incentives should aim to encourage reporting transparency, Open Research/Science, and sustainable societal benefit, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. The culture of publication integrity, GPP,… - Flowcharts
Systematic manipulation of the publication process
Identify potential fraudulent activity and use the flowcharts when handling suspected manipulation. Suggested actions are recommended for each type of suspicious activity. Systematic manipulation of the publication process - Guidelines
Ethics toolkit for a successful editorial office
…practice. You can also use this toolkit to prepare your application for COPE membership by identifying areas in need of development within your policies and processes to align with COPE's Core Practices and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing. - Research
Paper mills research
…Collective effort is needed because publishers are clear that they cannot solve this problem alone. A joint effort by publishers, funders and research institutions is needed. Paper mills research report and recommendations - Seminars and webinars
Webinar 2021: Diversity, equity and inclusion
…Diversity, equity and inclusion in scholarly research and publishing This webinar, recorded May 2021, deals with the impact of discriminatory practices in editorial processes and peer review, promoting of social justice and equality in scholarly publishing, best practices around identity and name changes, including examples of implementation, and addresses… - Guidelines
Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing
The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) are scholarly…