COPE brings together all those involved in scholarly research and its publication to strengthen the network of support, education and debate in publication ethics
The theme of WCRI 2024 “Catalysing the translation of research into trustworthy policy and innovation" includes conversations around paper mills, AI, data sharing, diversity and many other topics related to research integrity. COPE is happy to be a sponsor of the conference and there will be contributions from COPE Trustees and Council Members.
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
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?
Lightning talk focused on two areas of legal concern surrounding text recycling: copyright law and contract law. Publishers are encouraged to create clear and explicit contractual statements on re-use.
Corrections in inactive journals, authorship issue of a stolen case, and privacy of personal information. Cases from members discussed at the latest COPE Forum.