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PERK

Before the Publishing Ethics Resource Kit (PERK) was launched in February 2008, there was very little clear guidance available on publishing ethics for journal editors. Now, editors know where to turn for help.

PERK is a ‘one-stop-shop’ where editors can access information, procedures and guidelines on ethical issues. This means editors can handle any cases of alleged ethical misconduct in a fair and consistent way.

The External link  PERK web pages host a collection of case studies that can help editors identify the type of alleged misconduct they suspect. It has advice on the right steps to follow to resolve a dispute, answers to frequently asked questions, and letter templates for editors to use in each stage of the complaint process.

In short, the site helps to make the investigation and resolution of disputes as straightforward as possible. And with over 22,000 hits to the website by November 2008 – an average of more than 2,000 visitors every month – it’s clear that this is a tool that editors want, need, and use.

PERK is another great example of Elsevier’s commitment to working with, and understanding the needs of journal editors. This endeavor works alongside Elsevier’s other publishing ethics initiatives, including the CrossCheck project.

Read more about PERK in the full length article presented in External link  Editors’ Update Issue 22.
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