The membership organisation for publication ethics
Promoting ethical practices and supporting high standards in scholarly publications.
The membership organisation for publication ethics
Promoting ethical practices and supporting high standards in scholarly publications.
Artificial Intelligence in publishing
Navigating the ethical issues and opportunities of using artificial intelligence in research publishing.
Artificial Intelligence in publishing
Navigating the ethical issues and opportunities of using artificial intelligence in research publishing.
Priorities for publication integrity
The new COPE strategy reflects our commitment to support the needs of our members and the scholarly community.
Priorities for publication integrity
The new COPE strategy reflects our commitment to support the needs of our members and the scholarly community.
Promoting integrity in scholarly research and its publication
COPE brings together all those involved in scholarly research and its publication to strengthen the network of support, education and debate in publication ethics
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COPE in numbers
14,000+
Over 14,000 members from all disciplines
97
Countries with members of COPE
27
Years promoting publication ethics principles
Our latest guidance
Register for the next Forum
The next COPE Forum for COPE Members will be held on 20 March 2025.
COPE Forums are held online throughout the year, providing the opportunity for COPE Members and COPE Council Members from around the world to review and give advice on Cases presented by Members, and discuss a current or emerging topic.
Submit your Case
COPE Members can bring their publication ethics issues to the COPE Forum for discussion and advice from COPE Council and COPE Members.
Cases are published on the COPE website, with advice given and follow up comments from the Member who submits the case.
Advice is specific to the particular case under consideration and may not necessarily be applicable to similar cases either past or future. The advice is given by COPE Council and COPE Members from across all regions and disciplines.
Topic discussions
Getting started
How to get started in publication ethics
Getting started in publication ethics requires understanding key principles and practices. Start exploring some of our resources which are essential reading for anyone involved in research and scholarly publishing.
News and opinion
We hope you enjoy the refreshed design and new features making the most of COPE’s rich resources. Log in to access all free guidance. COPE Members and Guests can log in at the top of the page.
Ivan Oransky co-founder of Retraction Watch and Ed Pentz the Executive Director at Crossref join Trevor Lane to discuss the acquisition of the Retraction Watch database by Crossref.
We are temporarily closing membership applications for journals and publishers while we implement a new application process and system.
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COPE Focus brings together our most important resources on a topic, providing up to date, carefully chosen collections.
COPE Focus on paper mills
