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IOP Publishing asks visitors to confirm they are human before accessing site

Feb 24th 2026

A site message asks users to tick a verification box and to contact IOP Publishing with a screenshot if the check cannot be completed.

  • The message asks visitors to confirm they are human by ticking a box on the webpage.
  • If verification fails users are directed to https://ioppublishing.org/contacts/ and told to include a screenshot.
  • Such prompts are a common human verification measure to prevent automated access.
  • Including a screenshot helps the publisher diagnose and resolve access or display problems.