COPE brings together all those involved in scholarly research and its publication to strengthen the network of support, education and debate in publication ethics
Discussion
Harmful or criminal actions by authors or others, that do not primarily concern the integrity of the research itself, is the context of this discussion.
Should "behavioural misconduct" be considered a form of research misconduct?
What is the role of the editor?
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
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.
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
At the Good Publication Practice Forum in Macau, Trevor Lane concentrated on the joint role that multiple stakeholders have in creating a positive research environment, culture, and climate.
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.
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.