COPE brings together all those involved in scholarly research and its publication to strengthen the network of support, education and debate in publication ethics
Since COPE and STM's research report on paper mills a year ago, there has been significant activity to take forward the recommendations made in the report. The activity is around collective action, investment in tools and technology, education and engagement, researcher incentives.
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 & discussion
"Enhancing partnerships of institutions and journals". The speakers looked at issues around the relationships between editors/publishers and institutions, with recommendations to improve cooperation. Webinar available to watch again:
We expect lively discussion on peer review exploring various models, exposing challenges and threats, and thinking of new paths forward. We welcome your thoughts and feedback whether or not you plan to attend the 7 September Forum.
Six new cases are to be discussed at the September COPE Forum: citation manipulation; paper mills; protecting whistleblowers; questionable retraction request; ethics approval; post-publication concerns.
The COPE Forum began with a discussion on Best practices for guest edited collections. The discussion is open for comments on the website to COPE members and non-members.
Publication Integrity Week 2023
We're building the programme of events for COPE's "Publication Integrity Week". This series of COPE webinars will include sessions on handling a case of misconduct, publication misconduct and fraud, and post-publication critiques. COPE Council and invited speakers will also discuss topics in publication ethics with a focus on challenges in arts, humanities, and social science disciplines; diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; and the essentials of publication ethics.
The authors of this guest editorial discuss cases where data sharing statements were not consistent with their expectations of data sharing in practice.
New guidance which discusses the ethical considerations of managing special issues while ensuring good and ethical publishing practices.
This discussion document presents practical considerations for managing scenarios where editors are contacted with ethical concerns about the integrity of published research.