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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 19h

There are concerns over statistical analyses and possible fabrication in a randomised clinical trial article. The journal must decide whether #correction or #retraction is the most appropriate course of action here 👉 Read the full case with advice from #COPEForum: ow.ly/yXM550ZTbTh

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

One of four streams running through #PublicationIntegrityWeek “Conflicting incentives" sessions focus on AI, institutional support, and publishing culture. 👉 Register at ow.ly/Q6CW50ZT79m #AI #PaperMills #ResearchAssessment #OrganisationalBehaviour #ReviewMills #ResearchIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join us for Publication Integrity Week 2026! Stream 2 (of 4) focuses on "Collaboration" celebrating shared expertise, stronger partnerships and global dialogue. 👉 Full programme and register: ow.ly/Aqoq50ZT2FA #PublicationIntegrityWeek #Authorship #PaperMills #GlobalScholarship

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📢 NEW! Crediting organisations in scholarly publications guidance 📢 👉 Identify current problems in disclosure practices and see recommendations for disclosing organisational support: ow.ly/oU7050ZPeb4 #OrganisationalCredit #InstitutionalAffiliation #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us for Publication Integrity Week 2026! Stream 1 (of 4) is around "The evolution of scholarship" 👉 Full programme and register: ow.ly/JvcC50ZPeVz #PublicationIntegrityWeek #ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📢 Registration is now open to COPE Members and the wider community! 📢 Publication Integrity Week 2-5 November 2026 👉 Register today! publicationethics.org/events/public… #PublicationEthics #PublicationIntegrity #ResearchIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last chance to register! COPE Forum with topic discussion: Ethical considerations around data sharing. And publication ethics cases. Tuesday 22 September, 16:00-17:30 BST / UTC+1 👉 Register: ow.ly/VfUF50ZG8xT #COPEMembers #COPEForum #DataSharing #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢 Ethical considerations around data sharing 📢 Topic discussion at the next COPE Forum, introduced by COPE Trustee Ana Marušić. Tuesday 22 September, 16:00-17:30 BST / UTC+1 👉 Register: ow.ly/VfUF50ZG8xT #COPEMembers #COPEForum #DataSharing #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

COPE Members are welcome to submit cases for advice from other COPE Members and COPE Council. If you have a publication ethics issue you would like to to present to the September COPE Forum submit your case: ow.ly/7PIQ50ZG7CP #COPEForum #COPEMembers #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A journal investigates alleged redundancy between a paper and three earlier articles in other journals. Similarity tools flagged nothing but a manual review found possible self‑plagiarism. Read the full case with advice from #COPEForum: ow.ly/YAAL50ZIjcJ #TextRecycling

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📢 Early registration for COPE Members is now open! 📢 Publication Integrity Week 2-5 November 2026 👉 Register today! publicationethics.org/events/public… Not a COPE Member? Registration opens on Wednesday 2 September. #PublicationEthics

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📢 Early registration for COPE Members is now open! 📢 Publication Integrity Week 2-5 November 2026 👉 Register today! publicationethics.org/events/public… #PublicationEthics #PublicationIntegrity #ResearchIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

📢 Publication Integrity Week 2026 📢 Save the date in your calendars as we continue to build a week of virtual events around this year’s theme: Rooted in principles. United in purpose 👉 Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November 2026 #PublicationIntegrityWeek #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Introducing COPE's Core Principles! The ethical values which underpin responsible, transparent and fair publishing practice. COPE has also reintroduced a formal Code of Conduct for COPE Members; a framework of the highest ethical standards. 👉 publicationethics.org/core-princip...

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Core Principles

COPE's Core Principles are the ethical foundation of scholarly publishing and articulate the values that underpin responsible, transparent, and fair publishing practices.

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A patient who is a minor, a parental request to view a case report before publication, and editor uncertainty. How should this be handled? Read the case for advice from COPE Members and COPE Council Members. ow.ly/kitI50ZmQ1l #JournalManagement

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Paper mills have not disappeared; they have evolved. COPE Trustee Marie Soulière highlights collective action against systematic manipulation of the publication process, and an upcoming project of the COPE working group. 👉 Read the editorial: ow.ly/VaRt50ZmQLe #ResearchIntegrity

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Rekindling the flame: Back to roots on paper mills

Paper mills have not disappeared, they have evolved. As coordinated misconduct and exploitation of AI reshape the threat, COPE is relaunching its working group to provide collaborative support.

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Last chance to register for the FREE Introduction to publication ethics webinar. Learn how COPE supports editors & publishers with practical tools and guidance. Part of the #Research4Life Publishing Future series. Tuesday 30 June 13:00BST ow.ly/648J50Zf7Xy #PublicationEthics

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Free webinar: Introduction to Publication Ethics. Tuesday 30 June. Learn how COPE supports editors & publishers with practical tools and guidance. Part of Research4Life’s Publishing Futures series. Register today: ow.ly/EenI50Zf79Q #PublicationEthics #Research4Life #AcademicPublishing

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

When citation integrity is questioned. Our thanks to everyone who attended the COPE Forum today, and the discussion on citation integrity. If you couldn't attend but would like to comment on the topic, add to the discussion on our website: ow.ly/qCgG50Zf5eE #C0PEForum #CitationIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

"When citation integrity is questioned" opens the June COPE Forum. The Forum then turns to a series of current cases for discussion and advice: Read more about the discussion, explore the cases, and register: ow.ly/bjM850Z9U2B #PublicationIntegrity

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Handling batch retractions. Missed the live webinar? Watch the recording to hear practical perspectives on managing batch retractions, from coordinating investigations to drafting consistent notices and communicating with authors. 👉 COPE Members watch the recording: ow.ly/jCla50Z7fPO

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📢 COPE announcement 📢 COPE is pleased to announce three new officers. Daniel Kulp will serve as Secretary, Frits Rosendaal as Vice-Chair, and Tim Kersjes as Vice-Chair for Artificial Intelligence and External Liaisons. ow.ly/TQ0L50ZbTq4 #PublicationEthics #ResearchIntegrity #AIethics

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

As an editor have you seen a rise in review comments likely written by AI? Read the discussion and add your comments: ow.ly/IJNw50Z9XXY #AI #PublicationEthics

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Should there be limits to the editorial use of assistive AI tools? This case was brought to COPE Forum at which a publisher identified several ethical dilemmas. 👇 publicationethics.org/guidance/case… #AItools #JournalManagement

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We are pleased to welcome our new Council Members Marco Seeber, Iryna Izarova, and Sergio Oreni Gordillo. Ana Marušić, Frits Rosendaal, and Marie Soulière are elected to the Trustee Board, all long standing contributors to COPE. ow.ly/3TAI50YZ3Vz

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

❗Managing batch retractions webinar: Monday 11 May 2026 ❗ Join our webinar to hear practical insights on investigations, notices, and communication in cases involving paper mills and systematic manipulation. 👉 COPE Members register: ow.ly/PU7K50YQGNb #Retractions #PublicationEthics

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Managing batch retractions webinar: Monday 11 May 2026 Join our webinar to hear practical insights on investigations, notices, and communication in cases involving paper mills and systematic manipulation. 👉 COPE Members register: ow.ly/PU7K50YQGNb #Retractions #PublicationEthics

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

COPE Members! We’ve extended the deadline for applications to become a COPE Trustee. If you’ve been considering taking a more active role in shaping #PublicationEthics, this is your opportunity. Deadline: Friday 8 May 2026. Apply here👇 publicationethics.org/about/volunte…

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

COPE Members! We're looking for Members from diverse backgrounds and regions to join us as Trustees, and on Council. Read more and apply: publicationethics.org/about/volunt... #PublicationEthics #JoinUs

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

@lisalibrarian.bsky.social co-chair of United2Act, shares an update on phase 2 of this collective action against paper mills. United2Act is a project from COPE supporting coordinated, practical responses to the challenge. www.researchinformation.info/analysis-opi... @researchinfo.bsky.social

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Adopting a united front against paper mills - Research Information

Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe outlines the work of United2Act Against Paper Mills, working to address the challenge of paper mills

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European Association of Science Editors @easeeditors.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We are proud to announce that Iryna Izarova - EASE Council member, Chair of EASE Ukraine, and Chair of the EASE Regional Chapter Programme Committee - has recently been appointed to serve on the COPE Council. Congratulations to her on this achievement 🌟 @publicationethics.bsky.social

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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

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COPE @publicationethics.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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

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