Publication Ethics
COPE Flowcharts
COPE flowcharts have contributed greatly to the understanding of editors concerning what kind of problems they might experience and how to handle them in a fair and just manner.
By the same token, they also provide important insights for authors to understand many aspects of the publishing process. We encourage all authors to review the flowcharts.
What to do if you suspect redundant (duplicate) publication
(a) Suspected redundant publication in a submitted manuscript
(b) Suspected redundant publication in a published manuscript
What to do if you suspect plagiarism
What to do if you suspect fabricated data
Changes in authorship
(a) Corresponding author requests addition of extra author before publication
(b) Corresponding author requests removal of author before publication