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Promoting integrity in scholarly research and its publication, COPE brings together all involved in scholarly research and its publication to strengthen the network of support, education and debate in publication ethics. https://publicationethics.org/
📢 Publication Integrity Week 2026 📢 Save the date in your calendars as we continue to build a week of virtual events around this year’s theme: Rooted in principles. United in purpose 👉 Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November 2026 #PublicationIntegrityWeek #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity
📢 Publication Integrity Week 2026 📢 Save the date in your calendars as we continue to build a week of virtual events around this year’s theme: Rooted in principles. United in purpose 👉 Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November 2026 #PublicationIntegrityWeek #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity
Introducing COPE's Core Principles! The ethical values which underpin responsible, transparent and fair publishing practice. COPE has also reintroduced a formal Code of Conduct for COPE Members; a framework of the highest ethical standards. 👉 publicationethics.org/core-princip...
Core Principles
COPE's Core Principles are the ethical foundation of scholarly publishing and articulate the values that underpin responsible, transparent, and fair publishing practices.
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A patient who is a minor, a parental request to view a case report before publication, and editor uncertainty. How should this be handled? Read the case for advice from COPE Members and COPE Council Members. https://ow.ly/kitI50ZmQ1l #JournalManagement
📢 Publication Integrity Week 2026 📢 Save the date in your calendars as we continue to build a week of virtual events around this year’s theme: Rooted in principles. United in purpose 👉 Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November 2026 #PublicationIntegrityWeek #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity
Paper mills have not disappeared; they have evolved. COPE Trustee Marie Soulière highlights collective action against systematic manipulation of the publication process, and an upcoming project of the COPE working group. 👉 Read the editorial: https://ow.ly/VaRt50ZmQLe #ResearchIntegrity
Rekindling the flame: Back to roots on paper mills
Paper mills have not disappeared, they have evolved. As coordinated misconduct and exploitation of AI reshape the threat, COPE is relaunching its working group to provide collaborative support.
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Last chance to register for the FREE Introduction to publication ethics webinar. Learn how COPE supports editors & publishers with practical tools and guidance. Part of the #Research4Life Publishing Future series. Tuesday 30 June 13:00BST https://ow.ly/648J50Zf7Xy #PublicationEthics
Free webinar: Introduction to Publication Ethics. Tuesday 30 June. Learn how COPE supports editors & publishers with practical tools and guidance. Part of Research4Life’s Publishing Futures series. Register today: https://ow.ly/EenI50Zf79Q #PublicationEthics #Research4Life #AcademicPublishing
When citation integrity is questioned. Our thanks to everyone who attended the COPE Forum today, and the discussion on citation integrity. If you couldn't attend but would like to comment on the topic, add to the discussion on our website: https://ow.ly/qCgG50Zf5eE #C0PEForum #CitationIntegrity
"When citation integrity is questioned" opens the June COPE Forum. The Forum then turns to a series of current cases for discussion and advice: Read more about the discussion, explore the cases, and register: https://ow.ly/bjM850Z9U2B #PublicationIntegrity
Handling batch retractions. Missed the live webinar? Watch the recording to hear practical perspectives on managing batch retractions, from coordinating investigations to drafting consistent notices and communicating with authors. 👉 COPE Members watch the recording: https://ow.ly/jCla50Z7fPO
📢 COPE announcement 📢 COPE is pleased to announce three new officers. Daniel Kulp will serve as Secretary, Frits Rosendaal as Vice-Chair, and Tim Kersjes as Vice-Chair for Artificial Intelligence and External Liaisons. https://ow.ly/TQ0L50ZbTq4 #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity #AIethics
"When citation integrity is questioned" opens the June COPE Forum. The Forum then turns to a series of current cases for discussion and advice: Read more about the discussion, explore the cases, and register: https://ow.ly/bjM850Z9U2B #PublicationIntegrity
As an editor have you seen a rise in review comments likely written by AI? Read the discussion and add your comments: https://ow.ly/IJNw50Z9XXY #AI #PublicationEthics
"When citation integrity is questioned" opens the June COPE Forum. The Forum then turns to a series of current cases for discussion and advice: Read more about the discussion, explore the cases, and register: https://ow.ly/bjM850Z9U2B #PublicationIntegrity
Handling batch retractions. Missed the live webinar? Watch the recording to hear practical perspectives on managing batch retractions, from coordinating investigations to drafting consistent notices and communicating with authors. 👉 COPE Members watch the recording: https://ow.ly/jCla50Z7fPO
Handling batch retractions. Missed the live webinar? Watch the recording to hear practical perspectives on managing batch retractions, from coordinating investigations to drafting consistent notices and communicating with authors. 👉 COPE Members watch the recording: https://ow.ly/jCla50Z7fPO
Should there be limits to the editorial use of assistive AI tools? This case was brought to COPE Forum at which a publisher identified several ethical dilemmas. 👇 https://publicationethics.org/guidance/case/should-there-be-limits-editorial-use-assistive-ai-tools #AItools #JournalManagement
Should there be limits to the editorial use of assistive AI tools? This case was brought to COPE Forum at which a publisher identified several ethical dilemmas. 👇 https://publicationethics.org/guidance/case/should-there-be-limits-editorial-use-assistive-ai-tools #AItools #JournalManagement
We are pleased to welcome our new Council Members Marco Seeber, Iryna Izarova, and Sergio Oreni Gordillo. Ana Marušić, Frits Rosendaal, and Marie Soulière are elected to the Trustee Board, all long standing contributors to COPE. https://ow.ly/3TAI50YZ3Vz
Guest Post — Is Growth Always Good News? 2026 Article Submission Surges scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/05/13/g...
Guest Post — Is Growth Always Good News? 2026 Article Submission Surges - The Scholarly Kitchen
ScholarOne saw a submission surge in the first quarter of 2026 — evidence that AI is increasing the strain on peer review's social contract with researchers.
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❗Managing batch retractions webinar: Monday 11 May 2026 ❗ Join our webinar to hear practical insights on investigations, notices, and communication in cases involving paper mills and systematic manipulation. 👉 COPE Members register: https://ow.ly/PU7K50YQGNb #Retractions #PublicationEthics
Managing batch retractions webinar: Monday 11 May 2026 Join our webinar to hear practical insights on investigations, notices, and communication in cases involving paper mills and systematic manipulation. 👉 COPE Members register: https://ow.ly/PU7K50YQGNb #Retractions #PublicationEthics
Managing batch retractions webinar: Monday 11 May 2026 Join our webinar to hear practical insights on investigations, notices, and communication in cases involving paper mills and systematic manipulation. 👉 COPE Members register: https://ow.ly/PU7K50YQGNb #Retractions #PublicationEthics
COPE Members! We’ve extended the deadline for applications to become a COPE Trustee. If you’ve been considering taking a more active role in shaping #PublicationEthics, this is your opportunity. Deadline: Friday 8 May 2026. Apply here👇 https://publicationethics.org/about/volunteer
Managing batch retractions webinar: Monday 11 May 2026 Join our webinar to hear practical insights on investigations, notices, and communication in cases involving paper mills and systematic manipulation. 👉 COPE Members register: https://ow.ly/PU7K50YQGNb #Retractions #PublicationEthics
COPE Members! We're looking for Members from diverse backgrounds and regions to join us as Trustees, and on Council. Read more and apply: publicationethics.org/about/volunt... #PublicationEthics #JoinUs
@lisalibrarian.bsky.social co-chair of United2Act, shares an update on phase 2 of this collective action against paper mills. United2Act is a project from COPE supporting coordinated, practical responses to the challenge. www.researchinformation.info/analysis-opi... @researchinfo.bsky.social
Adopting a united front against paper mills - Research Information
Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe outlines the work of United2Act Against Paper Mills, working to address the challenge of paper mills
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We are proud to announce that Iryna Izarova - EASE Council member, Chair of EASE Ukraine, and Chair of the EASE Regional Chapter Programme Committee - has recently been appointed to serve on the COPE Council. Congratulations to her on this achievement 🌟 @publicationethics.bsky.social
Last call to register for this COPE and Crossref webinar! #ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchIntegrity #PublicationEthics @crossref.bsky.social
Crossref@crossref.bsky.social · 5mo ago📢 Funding transparency webinar – March 17, 15:00–16:00 UTC Bridge the gap between guidelines & practice with @publicationethics.bsky.social & Crossref. Sign up: https://crossref.zoom.us/webinar/register/3817719673519/WN_BueX_gviSJulCGAWhaYmmw
