COPE – COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATION ETHICS

COPE Code of Conduct

General duties and responsibilities of Editors

Editors should be responsible for everything published in their journals. They should:

• strive to meet the needs of readers and authors;

• constantly improve the journal;

• ensure the quality of the material they publish;

• champion freedom of expression;

• maintain the integrity of the academic record;

• preclude business needs from compromising intellectual standards;

• always be willing to publish corrections, clarifications, retractions and apologies when needed.