COPEs Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers
Description
The content outlines the ethical guidelines for peer reviewers provided by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). These guidelines establish principles and standards to ensure integrity and accountability in the peer review process across various disciplines. Peer reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the scholarly records integrity and are expected to conduct reviews ethically and responsibly. Journals must offer transparent peer review policies, while clear communication between reviewers and journals is essential. The guidelines apply to manuscript submissions, preprints, grants, and other scholarly materials, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior in diverse review processes.