Committee on Publication Ethics

Committee on Publication Ethics
Name	Committee on Publication Ethics
Abbreviation	COPE
Formation	1997
Location	London, United Kingdom

Committee on Publication Ethics, also known as COPE, is a non-profit organization that aims to promote integrity in research and publication ethics, working closely with journal editors, authors, and publishers such as Elsevier, Wiley-Blackwell, and Oxford University Press. The organization provides guidance and support to its members, including editors of journals like The Lancet, Nature, and Science, to handle cases of publication misconduct, such as plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification, in collaboration with institutions like Harvard University, Stanford University, and University of Cambridge. COPE works with other organizations, including the World Association of Medical Editors and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, to promote best practices in publication ethics, and has partnerships with publishing companies like Springer Nature and Taylor & Francis. The organization also collaborates with funding agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health and the Wellcome Trust, to promote research integrity.

Introduction

The Committee on Publication Ethics is a voluntary organization that provides a forum for editors and publishers to discuss issues related to publication ethics, such as authorship, conflict of interest, and peer review, with the goal of promoting transparency and accountability in research publication. The organization works with journals like Journal of the American Medical Association and New England Journal of Medicine to develop guidelines and policies for handling cases of publication misconduct, and collaborates with institutions like University of Oxford and University of California, Berkeley to promote research integrity. COPE also provides training and resources for editors and publishers, including workshops and webinars, in partnership with organizations like the Council of Science Editors and the European Association of Science Editors. The organization's members include editors of journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of Biological Chemistry, as well as publishers like Cambridge University Press and SAGE Publications.

History

The Committee on Publication Ethics was founded in 1997 by a group of editors from journals like British Medical Journal and The Lancet, with the goal of promoting integrity in research publication. The organization was established in response to growing concerns about publication misconduct, including plagiarism and fabrication, and has since become a leading authority on publication ethics, working with organizations like the National Academy of Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. COPE has developed a range of guidelines and resources to help editors and publishers handle cases of publication misconduct, including a code of conduct for editors and a flowchart for handling allegations of misconduct. The organization has also established a committee to investigate cases of publication misconduct, and works with institutions like University of California, Los Angeles and University of Michigan to promote research integrity.

Aims and Objectives

The Committee on Publication Ethics aims to promote integrity in research publication by providing guidance and support to editors and publishers, and by developing guidelines and policies for handling cases of publication misconduct. The organization's objectives include promoting transparency and accountability in research publication, and providing training and resources for editors and publishers, in partnership with organizations like the Committee on Science, Space and Technology and the National Science Foundation. COPE also works to promote best practices in publication ethics, and to provide a forum for editors and publishers to discuss issues related to publication ethics, including authorship and conflict of interest, with institutions like Harvard University and Stanford University. The organization's members include editors of journals like Journal of the American Chemical Society and Physical Review Letters, as well as publishers like American Chemical Society and American Physical Society.

Membership and Governance

The Committee on Publication Ethics has a membership of over 12,000 editors and publishers from around the world, including editors of journals like Nature Medicine and Science Translational Medicine, and publishers like Cell Press and PLOS. The organization is governed by a council of editors and publishers, which includes representatives from organizations like the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health. COPE also has a range of committees and working groups, which focus on specific issues related to publication ethics, such as authorship and conflict of interest, and work with institutions like University of California, San Francisco and University of Washington. The organization's members include editors of journals like Journal of Clinical Oncology and New England Journal of Medicine, as well as publishers like Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and Wolters Kluwer.

Guidelines and Resources

The Committee on Publication Ethics provides a range of guidelines and resources to help editors and publishers handle cases of publication misconduct, including a code of conduct for editors and a flowchart for handling allegations of misconduct. The organization also provides training and workshops for editors and publishers, in partnership with organizations like the Council of Science Editors and the European Association of Science Editors. COPE's guidelines and resources are widely used by editors and publishers around the world, and have been translated into multiple languages, including Spanish, French, and Chinese. The organization's members include editors of journals like Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Journal of Investigative Dermatology, as well as publishers like Elsevier and Wiley-Blackwell.

Cases and Investigations

The Committee on Publication Ethics investigates cases of publication misconduct, including plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification, and provides guidance and support to editors and publishers handling these cases. The organization's committee for investigating cases of publication misconduct includes representatives from organizations like the National Academy of Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. COPE also works with institutions like University of Oxford and University of Cambridge to promote research integrity, and provides training and resources for editors and publishers to handle cases of publication misconduct, in partnership with organizations like the Committee on Science, Space and Technology and the National Science Foundation. The organization's members include editors of journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of Biological Chemistry, as well as publishers like Cambridge University Press and SAGE Publications.

Category:Scientific organizations