Announcing Publication Integrity Week 2024

• November 12, 2024

Dates: November 18–22, 2024
Format: Online

The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) is thrilled to host Publication Integrity Week 2024, a virtual event exploring the full spectrum of issues surrounding publication ethics and integrity in research publishing. This year’s event includes a range of interactive sessions and expert discussions, designed to foster transparency, address current challenges, and promote collaboration among those involved in research publishing.

Who Should Attend?
This event is open to everyone in the publication ethics community, including editors, publishers, integrity officers, and others interested in upholding ethical standards in research publishing. While COPE Members can attend all sessions for free, non-members are also welcome to participate, with select sessions available at no cost and others for a small fee.

Event Highlights by Day

• Monday, November 18: Plagiarism
  Sessions will delve into the evolving landscape of plagiarism detection, ethical considerations, and challenges posed by modern evasion techniques. Attendees will hear from scholars on topics ranging from ownership of knowledge to redefining misconduct.
• Tuesday, November 19: Working Together
  Focusing on collaborative integrity, this day’s program invites journals, publishers, and universities to share effective strategies for maintaining publication ethics through joint efforts.
• Wednesday, November 20: The Future of Publication Ethics
  Experts will discuss the integration of AI in detecting ethical issues, expanding ethics into non-traditional publications, and the future of peer review.
• Thursday, November 21: Paper Mills
  Two public sessions will spotlight initiatives to address “authorship for sale” and other unethical practices associated with paper mills, with a workshop available for COPE members.
• Friday, November 22: Dealing with Data
  This day emphasizes inclusivity and responsibility in data handling, covering best practices in managing diverse datasets and ensuring ethical use of qualitative data in research.

How to Register
Registration closes on November 14, 2024. Participants can register for the sessions they’re most interested in and gain valuable insights to uphold and promote integrity within the research publishing community.

Join for a week dedicated to advancing publication ethics and fostering meaningful discussions that will shape the future of research publishing.