Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement for the Journal of Generative Intelligence

The Journal of Generative Intelligence (JGI) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and transparency. We adhere to guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other relevant industry standards to ensure the integrity and quality of the scholarly record. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher involved in the publication process.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must ensure originality and authenticity of their work, properly citing sources and avoiding plagiarism or duplicate submission/publication.

  • Research must be conducted ethically, with appropriate approvals and participant consents where applicable.

  • Authors should disclose any conflicts of interest and funding sources transparently.

  • Manuscripts must accurately represent the research performed without fabrication, falsification, or data manipulation.

  • Authors must acknowledge all contributors and adhere to authorship criteria.

Editorial and Peer Review Integrity

  • Editors and reviewers must evaluate submissions fairly and objectively, without bias related to authors’ nationality, gender, ethnicity, or beliefs.

  • The journal follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality.

  • Confidentiality of submissions and reviewer comments is strictly maintained.

  • Editors will recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

  • Decisions on manuscripts are based solely on scientific merit and ethical compliance.

Publication Misconduct

  • The journal takes allegations of misconduct such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or unethical research seriously and investigates thoroughly.

  • Appropriate actions, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern, will be taken when misconduct is confirmed.

  • Authors found guilty of misconduct may be banned from future submissions.

Transparency and Corrections

  • The journal supports freedom of expression and correction of the scholarly record.

  • Corrections, retractions, or apologies will be issued promptly when necessary.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must provide constructive, unbiased, and timely feedback.

  • They must declare conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality.

  • Reviewers should not use unpublished information for personal advantage.

Publisher’s Role

  • The publisher is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the publication process, providing resources for ethical publishing and training.

  • Ensures adherence to relevant legal and ethical standards.

This Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement reflects JGI’s dedication to maintaining trustworthiness, accountability, and excellence throughout the publishing lifecycle, fostering scientific advancement with integrity and responsibility.

For detailed guidelines, JGI follows COPE’s best practices and encourages all stakeholders to familiarize themselves with those principles.