@publicationethics
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/
COPE Members - register for the COPE Forum! Monday 16 March 2026 at 15:00-16.30 GMT / UTC
* Topic discussion: When editors suspect AI
* New publication ethics cases from COPE Members
Register: publicationethics.org/events/cope-...
#PublicationEthics #AIinScholarlyPublishing
Share your views towards building a shared understanding of AI disclosure in research.
The survey is the first consultation round which will feature as a focus track at the @wcrifoundation.bsky.social in May.
๐๏ธ Survey closes: 28 February 2026
council.science/our-work/ai-...
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COPE strengthens its stance on external influence on editorial decisions, opposing undue political, corporate, or social pressure on scholarly publishing.
COPE position: External influence on editorial decisions
publicationethics.org/guidance/cop...
#EditorialIndependence
#PublicationEthics
Calling academic and research librarians / information specialists!
#ThinkCheckSubmit would like to hear from you to better understand the tools and guidance you and your researchers need to spot predatory journals.
#AcademicLibraries
Join us for our upcoming webinar on 21 January 2026. Speakers Marie Souliรจre and Amanda Bartell will cover Crossref metadata, member obligations, COPE's ethics principles, and current guidance on retractions. Open to everyone: https://tinyurl.com/2923k6mj
Jason Hu and Jiayi Xu explore key ethical challenges in AI-enabled publishing and share practical insights on editorial responsibilities and COPE membership.
January 26, 16:00โ17:00 CST (UTC+8)
Register for China workshop:
https://publicationethics.org/events/ai-era-publication-ethics-china-workshop
Fixing web references for the long term. In this guest editorial, Lemaire, Benjamin explores how link rot and content drift threaten academic integrity, and practices needed for preserving research records in the digital age. Add your comments:
https://ow.ly/LKk250XZAhp
#ScholComms
Fixing web references for the long term. In this guest editorial, Lemaire, Benjamin explores how link rot and content drift threaten academic integrity, and practices needed for preserving research records in the digital age. Add your comments:
https://ow.ly/LKk250XZAhp
#ScholComms
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https://ow.ly/Scrw50XZzno
Jason Hu and Jiayi Xu explore key ethical challenges in AI-enabled publishing and share practical insights on editorial responsibilities and COPE membership.
January 26, 16:00โ17:00 CST (UTC+8)
Register for China workshop:
https://publicationethics.org/events/ai-era-publication-ethics-china-workshop
As we step into a new year, weโre revisiting the guidance introduced in 2025. Weโd love to hear from you. What impact has the guidance had in your work, and where do you see room to build on it?
Read our end of year newsletter for more: https://ow.ly/H8pj50XS2qf
#PublicationEthics
โClosing date for applications: Friday 19 December 9:00am UTCโ
COPE Members!
We're looking for Members from diverse backgrounds and regions to join the COPE Trustee Board and COPE Council.
Read more and apply: https://publicationethics.org/about/volunteer
#PublicationEthics
COPE Members!
Are you looking to play a more active role in the #PublicationEthics community?
We're looking for members from diverse backgrounds and regions to join the COPE Trustee Board or COPE Council.
Read more and apply:
https://publicationethics.org/about/volunteer
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COPE Members - register for the COPE Forum!
Friday 5 December 2025, 09:30-11:00 GMT / UTC
* Topic discussion: Managing conflicts of interest.
* New publication ethics cases from COPE Members.
Register: https://ow.ly/g6HS50XBnBq
#PublicationEthics
#ConflictsofInterest
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COPE Members - register for the COPE Forum!
Friday 5 December 2025, 09:30-11:00 GMT / UTC
* Topic discussion: Managing conflicts of interest.
* New publication ethics cases from COPE Members.
Register: https://ow.ly/g6HS50XBnBq
#PublicationEthics
#ConflictsofInterest
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๐ข NEW! Expressions of Concern guideline ๐ข
Addresses:
*when notices should (and shouldn't) be used
*what to include
*how to be transparent and communicate concerns.
๐ Review the guideline: https://publicationethics.org/guidance/guideline/expressions-concern
#ExpressionsOfConcern
COPE Members!
Are you looking to play a more active role in the #PublicationEthics community?
We're looking for members from diverse backgrounds and regions to join the COPE Trustee Board or COPE Council.
Read more and apply:
https://publicationethics.org/about/volunteer
A dark green and gold background with images indicated papers with a question mark overlaid. Text is "Expressions of Concern, New Guidance, See COPE Guidance".
๐ข NEW! Expressions of Concern guideline ๐ข
Addresses:
*when notices should (and shouldn't) be used
*what to include
*how to be transparent and communicate concerns.
๐ Review the guideline: https://publicationethics.org/guidance/guideline/expressions-concern
#ExpressionsOfConcern
Welcome to Publication Integrity Week 2025. We start the week with the early leaders of COPE discussing "Why ethics matters in scholarly communications".
Are you watching? Add your thoughts to join the conversation using #PublicationIntegrityWeek
Last chance to register for Publication Integrity Week!
Registration closes Friday 14 November 09:00 GMT/UTC
๐ See the full programme and register https://ow.ly/URiZ50XqC7f
#PublicationIntegrityWeek #ResearchIntegrity #PublicationEthics
โREGISTER BY THURSDAY - PUBLICATION INTEGRITY WEEKโ
Register for the days you want to attend by Thursday 13 November 2025.
๐ Find out what's on the programme for the week and register: https://publicationethics.org/events/publication-integrity-week-2025
#PublicationIntegrityWeek
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How can we ensure equitable access to scholarly publishing worldwide?
Join us to explore the opportunities for a more inclusive system.
Fee waivers available for non-members in certain circumstances.
Register ๐ https://ow.ly/fgIf50XiZzG
#PublicationIntegrityWeek #APHRCResearch
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How can institutions and journals better align in addressing research misconduct?
Join us for a discussion on preventing and managing misconduct investigations.
#PublicationIntegrityWeek
Register ๐ https://ow.ly/pPX550XfueV
#ResearchIntegrity #AcademicEthics
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How do research sleuths uncover and communicate publication concerns?
Join Anna Abalkina, Reese Richardson, Rene Aquarius, & Marie Souliรจre for
*Detectives of research: Techniques and teamwork in publication sleuthing*
๐ Register https://ow.ly/3toB50XeQZY
#PublicationIntegrityWeek
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How can we ensure equitable access to scholarly publishing worldwide?
Join us to explore the opportunities for a more inclusive system.
Fee waivers available for non-members in certain circumstances.
Register ๐ https://ow.ly/fgIf50XiZzG
#PublicationIntegrityWeek #APHRCResearch
Background landscape of hills and an owl flying overhead. At the top is the logo for Publication Integrity Week, and text "Register today". Under the day -Monday 17 November- and theme of the day title "Evolving landscape of publication ethics" the title of this session "A conversation with the early leaders of COPE" and the photos of the speakers Ginny Barbour, Michael Farthing, Charlotte Haig, Richard Smith, , and moderator Nancy Chescheir.
Are there greater ethical challenges in scholarly publishing since COPEโs founding?
Hear from COPEโs early leaders: Ginny Barbour Richard Smith, Charlotte J Haug, and Michael Farthing.
๐ https://publicationethics.org/events/publication-integrity-week-2025
#PublicationIntegrityWeek
A dark green and gold background with images indicated papers with a question mark overlaid. Text is "Expressions of Concern, New Guidance, See COPE Guidance".
๐ข NEW! Expressions of Concern guideline ๐ข
Addresses:
*when notices should (and shouldn't) be used
*what to include
*how to be transparent and communicate concerns.
๐ Review the guideline: https://publicationethics.org/guidance/guideline/expressions-concern
#ExpressionsOfConcern
COPE has released updated #Retraction guidelines, and new #ExpressionsOfConcern guidelines.
Elizabeth Moylan and Howard Browman explain whatโs new and why it matters: https://publicationethics.org/news-opinion/new-and-updated-guidelines-post-publication-review
#PostPublicationCorrection
Background is a city landscape with an owl flying overhead. At the top is the logo for Publication Integrity Week, and text "Register today". Under the day -Thursday 20 November- and theme of the day title "Upholding publication integrity: the role of universities and research institutes" the title of this session "Addressing misconduct and upholding integrity at universities and research institutes" and the photos of the speakers Sonia Vasconcelos, Seeiso Koali, Susan Garfinkel and moderator Tim Kersjes.
How can institutions and journals better align in addressing research misconduct?
Join us for a discussion on preventing and managing misconduct investigations.
#PublicationIntegrityWeek
Register ๐ https://ow.ly/pPX550XfueV
#ResearchIntegrity #AcademicEthics
Background landscape of hills and trees with an owl flying overhead. At the top is the logo for Publication Integrity Week, and text "Register today". Under the day -Wednesday 19 November- and theme of the day title "Collaboration and community building" the title of this session "Detectives of research: techniques and teamwork in publication sleuthing" and the photos of the speakers Anna Abalkina, Rene Aquarius, Reese Richardson, and moderator Marie Souliรจre.
How do research sleuths uncover and communicate publication concerns?
Join Anna Abalkina, Reese Richardson, Rene Aquarius, & Marie Souliรจre for
*Detectives of research: Techniques and teamwork in publication sleuthing*
๐ Register https://ow.ly/3toB50XeQZY
#PublicationIntegrityWeek
