June 2024
 

COPE introduces new guidelines and flowchart to improve cooperation in research integrity efforts
 

The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) has announced new guidelines to improve cooperation between research institutions and journals in managing research integrity. These updated guidelines highlight the importance of effective communication and collaboration between institutions and journals to uphold research and publication ethics. They outline specific actions for both parties, such as having clear points of contact, sharing relevant information, and correcting or retracting unreliable publications.

The new COPE flowchart provides a step-by-step process for institutions to handle ethical issues raised by journal editors or publishers.