Human oversight combined with technology

We have a dedicated team of in-house experts who work solely on research integrity and publishing ethics. It’s their job to prevent fraudulent articles from being published, and to investigate any concerns that arise after publication. If necessary, we then correct the scientific record in a timely and transparent manner. ​ 

Critically, we monitor the integrity of papers during every stage of the publishing process, both before publication and after. Manuscripts are screened at multiple points in the publication process and every concern is examined by our team.

Our 34,000 expert editors worldwide have full independence as they manage the editorial and peer review process from submission to conclusion. To support them in ensuring the integrity of published research, we provide extensive resources on publishing ethics and bespoke training materials. These tools help editors with the full breadth of editorial work — from receiving a submission to making a final decision, dealing with ethics cases, and managing and developing a journal and editorial team.