COPE membership

COPE, or the Committee on Publication Ethics, is an organization that supports ethical practices in academic publishing. Membership in COPE provides journals and editors with access to resources, guidelines, and best practices for handling issues related to publication ethics, such as plagiarism, authorship disputes, and peer review processes. By being part of COPE, institutions commit to maintaining high ethical standards, fostering transparency, and promoting integrity in research and scholarly publishing. This ultimately helps build trust in the academic community and ensures the reliability of published research.