COPE brings together all those involved in scholarly research and its publication to strengthen the network of support, education and debate in publication ethics
Our core practices
Core practices are the policies and practices journals and publishers need, to reach the highest standards in publication ethics. We include cases with advice, guidance for day-to-day practice, education modules and events on topical issues, to support journals and publishers fulfil their policies.
Guidance
New to this guidance are options for editors to publish retractions, expressions of concern, and corrections under certain conditions.
New to this guidance are recommendations around AI, potential conflicts of interest, and mentoring opportunities.
Updated guidelines with recommendations for research institutions and journals on cases of research integrity and publication misconduct.
United2Act working groups have prepared a number of draft resources as a first step to delivering on the collective action against paper mills. Your feedback is welcome.
Discussion & events
The Forum begins with a discussion on "Publishing when English is not your first language" before we ask participants for advice on Members' cases. Whether or not you can attend the Forum, we welcome comments on the topic discussion.
Dan Kulp, COPE Chair, introduces the discussion: "Ethical considerations of using and maintaining watchlists". What are the potential benefits and harms of watchlists, and what should be put in place to reduce any risks?
Corrections in inactive journals, authorship issue of a stolen case, and privacy of personal information. Cases from members discussed at the latest COPE Forum.