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Welcome to the November issue of COPE Digest
This month, we’re pleased to introduce a new discussion document on Declaring Funding Sources for Research, which sets out best practices for transparent funding statements in research publications. As Publication Integrity Week approaches, we invite you to take part in sessions running from Monday to Thursday, choosing the topics that suit your interests. Attendance is free to COPE Members, and waivers are available to non-members in certain circumstances. Registration closes on 13 November.
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NEW DISCUSSION DOCUMENT
Introducing best practices for reporting funding statements in research publications.
The discussion document offers guidance for authors, editors, and publishers on why declaring funding sources is essential for transparency, compliance with journal and funder requirements, and identifying potential conflicts of interest.
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It includes advice on:
* Formulating funding statements that connect grants awarded to the research and to the authors.
* Reporting both external and internal direct funding support.
* Guiding authors to prepare adequate funding statements.
Discussion documents introduce issues and aim to stimlate discussion about a topic. Read more in the full discussion document and add your comments.
DECLARING FUNDING SOURCES FOR RESEARCH >
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REGISTER TODAY!
17-21 NOVEMBER 2025
Publication Integrity Week is open to everyone from Monday-Thursday, and members-only on Friday. There is a daily fee for non-members and waivers are available in certain circumstances. Find out more about what we have lined up in a week of discussions, case studies, and expert insights.
REGISTER >
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PROGRAMME
Each day of Publication Integrity Week focuses on a theme, moving from core ethical values and technological change, through DEIA and collaboration, to institutional responsibility. There are 17 sessions over the course of the week. Here are just a few of the sessions to give you a flavour or what to expect:
- How AI is changing scholarly publishing, and a session on the realities of how communities are, and will be, using the technology.
- What is Indigenous data sovereignty and should communities change policies and practices in respecting Indigenous rights over their data?
- How research integrity investigators, or sleuths, identify and communicate concerns, experiences with collaboration and credit, and strategies for responding to criticism.
- Addressing misconduct. A diverse range of speakers will share their own perspectives on this issue. What are the challenges and opportunities they see in preventing and addressing integrity concerns?
- Authorship disputes. What is the role of editors and institutions in ensuring fair credit?
- A case workshop on retractions and expressions of concern. (COPE Members only)
#PublicationIntegrityWeek
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SPEAKERS
We’re delighted to welcome inspiring speakers from diverse regions, disciplines, and backgrounds who will share their insights during Publication Integrity Week. Explore the full lineup and secure your place at this year’s events.
PROGRAMME AND SPEAKERS >
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COPE FORUM
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2025
COPE Members Only
The next COPE Forum will be held on Friday 5 December. It begins with a discussion on the topic of conflicts of interest with COPE Council Members Mark Hooper, Director of Tricky Goose Training, and Loreta Tauginienė, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Academic Ethics. Following this, participants discuss publication ethics issues submitted by COPE Members.
COPE Members: if you have a publication ethics issue you're currently dealing with and need advice from other Members, submit your case for discussion at the December Forum.
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Submitting a guest editorial or opinion piece to COPE
We welcome guest editorials and opinion articles regarding research and publication ethics from COPE members. Please read the COPE guest editorial policy before submitting your article.
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COPE Digest edtiors
Mark Hooper, COPE Council Member
Managing Editor, Sarah Gillmore, COPE Engagement & Outreach Officer
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