Promoting integrity in research publication

COPE is a forum for editors and publishers of peer-reviewed journals to discuss all aspects of publication ethics. It also advises editors on how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct. Read more About COPE…

Guidelines

Access COPE's official guidance, including the Retraction Guidelines.

Flowcharts

Our flowcharts are designed to help editors follow COPE’s Code of Conduct and implement its advice when faced with cases of suspected misconduct.

eLearning

COPE's eLearning course is now live. Designed to give editors a deeper understanding about publication ethics and practical guidance about how to detect, prevent and handle misconduct.

Code of Conduct

COPE aims to define best practice in the ethics of scholarly publishing and to assist editors, editorial board members, owners of journals and publishers to achieve this.

Become a member

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Events

Monday, 5 March 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Friday, 16 March 2012 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday, 8 September 2013 - 9:00am - Tuesday, 10 September 2013 - 5:00pm

COPE Guide

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Ethical Editing

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