COPE brings together all those involved in scholarly research and its publication to strengthen the network of support, education and debate in publication ethics
2022 was a significant year for COPE as we celebrated 25 years of working together to create a culture of publication integrity. As COPE continues to strengthen the network of support, education and debate with all involved in publication ethics we reflect on COPE's role and how we can work better for the community.
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.
As editors experience publication ethics issues that are not straightforward we discuss them at the COPE Forum. In 2022 topics we discussed: editorial CoI; complaints about published research; issues around conference proceedings; and author behavioural misconduct.
What is the role of the editor when harmful or criminal actions by authors come to light?
Academic misconduct, articles published at two journals, reviewer misconduct, exception to review policy, and guest editor for single articles. The latest cases with advice from the COPE Forum
Are you ready to submit your research as a book or chapter to a publisher? Before you do, use the Think.Check.Submit checklist which helps you to assess whether a publisher is suitable for your research.
Guidance & discussion
2022 has been a significant year for COPE as we celebrate 25 years of working together with communities who have an impact on integrity in research and its publication.
Editors and publishers: learn more about systematic manipulation of the publication process by individuals or groups.
The toolkit helps you to identify areas in need of improvement within your policies and processes, with a checklist to monitor your progress in developing your guidelines and processes.
Are you a new editor? This short guide summarises key issues around ethical editing.