Membership
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We are the global hub for organisations and individuals involved in research publishing integrity, across all fields. Together we advance practice to safeguard the integrity of the scholarly record for the benefit of the public.
Become member and member tools
If you are working in scholarly publishing, COPE is the organisation that works with over 15000 members from around the world to follow all the latest guidance in publication integrity.
More advice and resources for members to support your practice, and where you can update your member details.
Begin your journey in publication ethics! Learn the principles that ensure research integrity, accountability, and responsible scholarly practices.
Publication ethics is key to keeping research honest and trustworthy. Find out more, and how you can apply good publication ethics practice.
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.
Topic discussions
Events
Research4Life / COPE webinar: Introduction to publication ethics
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Join us to learn more about COPE's role in providing education and support to journals and publishers, highlighting key guidance and resources that are freely available to non-members.
ALPSP webinar: Editorial AI reality check
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Marie Soulière, COPE Trustee, is chair of Editorial AI reality check: tools, trends, and tactics in 2026, an ALPSP webinar.
News and opinion
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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.
