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 COPE strategy reflects our commitment to support the needs of our members and the scholarly community.
Priorities for publication integrity
The 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.
Leadership and expertise
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COPE in numbers
14,500+
Representing more than 14,500 members from all disciplines
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Serving our community in 97 countries
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Promoting publication ethics principles for 28 years
Our latest guidance
COPE Forum
Forum notification
The date of the next COPE Forum will be announced in the COPE Digest newsletter. COPE Forums are held online throughout the year, providing the opportunity for COPE Members 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.
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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.
Batch retractions webinar 2026
Managing batch retractions at scale is a complex challenge, especially in cases involving paper mills or systematic manipulation. Hear practical insights from a journal editor, publisher, integrity specialist, and COPE’s Facilitation and Integrity Officer.
News and opinion
- Guest contribution
Guest editorial: Research culture and its impact on integrity
Renata Veselska examines how personal accountability can be shaped by the institutional context. The editorial highlights key factors needed to foster supportive, integrity-driven research cultures.
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.
We're pleased to announce three new officers. Dan Kulp will serve as Secretary, Frits Rosendaal as Vice-Chair and Tim Kersjes as Vice-Chair for Artificial Intelligence and External Liaisons.
Discover COPE Focus
COPE Focus brings together our most important resources on a topic, providing up to date, carefully chosen collections.
Post-publication review COPE Focus
Events
ALPSP webinar: Editorial AI reality check
Upcoming:
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Marie Soulière, COPE Trustee, is chair of Editorial AI reality check: tools, trends, and tactics in 2026, an ALPSP webinar.
