Publication Ethics | Scholarly Common

COPE Standards

Upholding Ethical Publishing Practices

Scholarly Common supports responsible publishing practices consistent with international ethical standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Editors, authors, and reviewers are expected to uphold ethical standards and avoid practices such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or manipulation of research data. Cases of suspected misconduct may be handled according to established ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities for Editors

Make independent editorial decisions based on academic merit

Declare and manage conflicts of interest

Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts

Address cases of suspected misconduct following COPE guidelines

Responsibilities for Authors

Submit only original, unpublished work

Properly cite and acknowledge all sources

Accurately report research findings and data

Avoid plagiarism, duplicate submission, and data fabrication

Responsibilities for Reviewers

Conduct reviews objectively and in good faith

Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts under review

Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review

Provide constructive, evidence-based evaluations

Scholarly Common follows the COPE guidelines for handling cases of suspected misconduct. Editors are encouraged to consult COPE flowcharts and resources when addressing ethical concerns.