# Publishing Ethics **URL:** https://theplace.discourse.group/c/ethics/7.md [Latest](https://theplace.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://theplace.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://theplace.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the Publication Ethics category](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/about-the-publication-ethics-category/17)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 5:59pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/about-the-publication-ethics-category/17 "2022-07-22T17:59:55Z")
This section contains links to resources and guidance on creating or revising policies and processes on ethical practices in scholarly publishing. --- ## [Register now for Publication Integrity Week!](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/register-now-for-publication-integrity-week/377)
**Author:** [@alysa](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/alysa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/register-now-for-publication-integrity-week/377 "2024-11-04T13:25:49Z")
Are you interested in learning more, and taking part in discussions about plagiarism, data, paper mills, the future of publication ethics, and how we can work together to solve publication integrity issues? Register for … --- ## [Introduction to publication ethics workshop - China](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/introduction-to-publication-ethics-workshop-china/373)
**Author:** [@alysa](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/alysa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 11:16am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/introduction-to-publication-ethics-workshop-china/373 "2024-09-25T11:16:08Z")
Join us for a Chinese-language version of our very popular Introduction to Publication Ethics workshop, led by COPE Council Members Jiayi Xi and Jason Hu. Tuesday 8 October 2024, 16:00 -17:30 CST / UTC+8 The workshop i… --- ## [New flowchart on handling concurrent submissions to multiple journals](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/new-flowchart-on-handling-concurrent-submissions-to-multiple-journals/362)
**Author:** [@alysa](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/alysa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 12:19pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/new-flowchart-on-handling-concurrent-submissions-to-multiple-journals/362 "2024-06-26T12:19:12Z")
COPE has released a new flowchart to guide editors through the process of handing submissions that have been submitted elsewhere at the same time. It includes actions to take and who to contact. Read more and download th… --- ## [New COPE workshop on Introduction to Publication Ethics](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/new-cope-workshop-on-introduction-to-publication-ethics/326)
**Author:** [@alysa](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/alysa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/new-cope-workshop-on-introduction-to-publication-ethics/326 "2024-02-14T17:11:59Z")
\*\* Registration for this event has closed but you can watch the ‘Introduction to publication ethics’ video) recorded during Publication Integrity Week 2023.\*\* COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) is running another in… --- ## [Need a comprehensive toolkit to explain ethical practices in scholarly publishing?](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/need-a-comprehensive-toolkit-to-explain-ethical-practices-in-scholarly-publishing/322)
**Author:** [@alysa](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/alysa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/need-a-comprehensive-toolkit-to-explain-ethical-practices-in-scholarly-publishing/322 "2024-01-03T14:36:53Z")
COPE’s Ethical toolkit for a successful editorial office is a comprehensive guide to expected ethical practices in scholarly publishing. It highlights resources for editorial offices to develop their codes of ethical con… --- ## [New video: Introduction to Publication Ethics at COPE's Publication Integrity Week](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/new-video-introduction-to-publication-ethics-at-copes-publication-integrity-week/319)
**Author:** [@alysa](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/alysa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/new-video-introduction-to-publication-ethics-at-copes-publication-integrity-week/319 "2023-12-19T07:53:22Z")
Watch the free-to-view video of the recent Introduction to Publication Ethics session at COPE’s inaugural Publication Integrity Week! The video covers COPE’s core guidance and how to handle some of the most common public… --- ## [Introduction to Publication Ethics seminar: COPE Publication Integrity Week, 6 October](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/introduction-to-publication-ethics-seminar-cope-publication-integrity-week-6-october/291)
**Author:** [@alysa](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/alysa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 6:36am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/introduction-to-publication-ethics-seminar-cope-publication-integrity-week-6-october/291 "2023-09-28T06:36:47Z")
Join us for a talk on Introduction to Publication Ethics and the COPE Ethics Toolkit as part of COPE’s Publication Integrity Week Friday 6 October 2023 13:00-14:30 BST (UTC+1) This event is for new and inexperienced e… --- ## [Dealing with concerns about the integrity of published research](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/dealing-with-concerns-about-the-integrity-of-published-research/273)
**Author:** [@alysa](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/alysa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/dealing-with-concerns-about-the-integrity-of-published-research/273 "2023-07-05T06:56:57Z")
'This guidance presents practical considerations for managing scenarios where editors are contacted with ethical concerns about the integrity of published research. In recent years, reporting of ethical concerns about r… --- ## [How metadata and Crossref plays a role in establishing the integrity of the scholarly record](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/how-metadata-and-crossref-plays-a-role-in-establishing-the-integrity-of-the-scholarly-record/266)
**Author:** [@ginny](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/ginny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/how-metadata-and-crossref-plays-a-role-in-establishing-the-integrity-of-the-scholarly-record/266 "2023-06-15T14:43:51Z")
We recently wrote a series of posts regarding our community’s role in establishing, preserving, and assessing the integrity of the scholarly record (ISR): ISR part one: What is Crossref’s role in preserving the integr… --- ## [Best practices for special issues and other types of guest edited collections](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/best-practices-for-special-issues-and-other-types-of-guest-edited-collections/259)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 7:03am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/best-practices-for-special-issues-and-other-types-of-guest-edited-collections/259 "2023-06-01T07:03:30Z")
“Best practices for guest edited collections” introduces recommendations for journals and publishers for handling collections that are edited by guest editors. The potential risks and ethical issues are highlighted, as w… --- ## [Editors: how to identify potential fraudulent activity in your journal](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/editors-how-to-identify-potential-fraudulent-activity-in-your-journal/219)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 10:25am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/editors-how-to-identify-potential-fraudulent-activity-in-your-journal/219 "2023-04-20T10:25:26Z")
Systematic manipulation of the publication process is where an individual or a group of individuals aim to guarantee publication by repeatedly used dishonest or fraudulent practices. This includes fraudulent activity su… --- ## [Authorship and AI tools](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/authorship-and-ai-tools/143)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 10:14am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/authorship-and-ai-tools/143 "2023-04-03T10:14:46Z")
COPE position statement The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT or Large Language Models in research publications is expanding rapidly. COPE joins organisations, such as WAME and the JAMA Network a… --- ## [Diversity and inclusivity in scholarly journal](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/diversity-and-inclusivity-in-scholarly-journal/68)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/diversity-and-inclusivity-in-scholarly-journal/68 "2023-02-14T15:38:27Z")
This COPE discussion document begins a process of addressing the wide range of themes, challenges and changes required to establish a more inclusive and diverse scholarly publishing community. --- ## [When and how to issue a retraction in your journal](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/when-and-how-to-issue-a-retraction-in-your-journal/67)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/when-and-how-to-issue-a-retraction-in-your-journal/67 "2023-02-14T15:36:07Z")
COPE’s retraction guidelines: when should a retraction be considered, what to include in a notice, how quickly to issue a retraction, who should issue a retraction, and what to do when there is inconclusive evidence of a… --- ## [Are you a new editor of a journal?](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/are-you-a-new-editor-of-a-journal/66)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/are-you-a-new-editor-of-a-journal/66 "2023-02-14T15:34:19Z")
This short COPE guide aims to summarise the key principles, tasks and relationships of the journal editor role. Becoming an editor of a journal is an exciting but daunting task, especially if you are working alone withou… --- ## [Managing the relationships between society owned journals, their society, and publishers](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/managing-the-relationships-between-society-owned-journals-their-society-and-publishers/65)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/managing-the-relationships-between-society-owned-journals-their-society-and-publishers/65 "2023-02-14T15:32:37Z")
The journals of ‘Learned Societies’ and ‘Professional Associations’ are an important part of the scientific literature. Regardless of the publication arrangements and the number of journals affiliated with that society, … --- ## [Details to consider when recruiting for journal editorial boards](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/details-to-consider-when-recruiting-for-journal-editorial-boards/64)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/details-to-consider-when-recruiting-for-journal-editorial-boards/64 "2023-02-14T15:31:03Z")
COPE guidelines on editorial board participation which give an overview of editorial board appointment and engagement, roles and responsibilities, and key details to consider during recruitment such as participation on m… --- ## [Advice on editing peer reviews in your journal](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/advice-on-editing-peer-reviews-in-your-journal/45)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/advice-on-editing-peer-reviews-in-your-journal/45 "2022-12-13T11:41:09Z")
The COPE guidelines “Editing peer reviews”, are intended to advise editors, publishers, and researchers on expected practices and appropriate circumstances regarding the editing of peer reviews. The guidelines look at t… --- ## [How to handle a critique, or commentary, of an article previously published in your journal](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/how-to-handle-a-critique-or-commentary-of-an-article-previously-published-in-your-journal/44)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/how-to-handle-a-critique-or-commentary-of-an-article-previously-published-in-your-journal/44 "2022-12-13T11:39:28Z")
A COPE flowchart on how to handle receiving a critique, or commentary, of an article previously published in your journal. --- ## [Ethical use of artificial intelligence ("AI") in decision making in journals](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/ethical-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-decision-making-in-journals/43)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 11:35am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/ethical-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-decision-making-in-journals/43 "2022-12-13T11:35:55Z")
The COPE ‘Artificial intelligence (AI) in decision making’ discussion document introduces issues to be considered alongside the opportunities AI solutions offer in the publication process, with recommendations on best pr… --- ## [Need guidance on what to include in your journal policies on publication ethics?](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/need-guidance-on-what-to-include-in-your-journal-policies-on-publication-ethics/42)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 11:33am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/need-guidance-on-what-to-include-in-your-journal-policies-on-publication-ethics/42 "2022-12-13T11:33:03Z")
To help ensure the integrity of the scholarly record and the publication process, editorial offices should define and implement best practices in publication ethics. This COPE guide is a comprehensive toolkit that explai… --- ## [About COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/about-cope-committee-on-publication-ethics/41)
**Author:** [@Natalie\_Ridgeway](https://theplace.discourse.group/u/Natalie_Ridgeway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://theplace.discourse.group/t/about-cope-committee-on-publication-ethics/41 "2022-12-13T11:19:22Z")
COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) is committed to educating and supporting editors, publishers and those involved in publication ethics with the aim of moving the culture of publishing towards one where ethical prac…