The Plagiarism Policy of the Journal of Responsible AI & Ethics is designed to uphold the integrity and originality of scholarly publishing. Key components include:

• Definition: Plagiarism includes the use of others’ or one’s own previously published work without proper citation, close paraphrasing without acknowledgment, and submission of AI-generated content without disclosure.

• Detection: All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software to identify unoriginal content before peer review.

• Author Responsibility: Authors must ensure their manuscripts are original and properly cite all sources, including any AI tools used in manuscript preparation.

• Consequences: Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism during submission will be rejected. If discovered after publication, the journal may retract the article and notify relevant institutions.

• Use of AI Tools: Authors are required to disclose the extent of AI-assisted writing or data generation, ensuring transparency and accountability.

• Reporting and Investigation: The journal encourages readers and reviewers to report suspected plagiarism. All allegations are thoroughly investigated following established ethical guidelines.

• Commitment: The journal maintains a zero-tolerance stance on plagiarism to protect academic rigor and maintain trust in published research.

This policy ensures that published work reflects genuine scholarship and ethical research practices, maintaining the credibility of responsible AI and ethics literature.