Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of responsible AI & ethics (JRAIE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in scholarly publishing.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes:

  • Use of others’ work without proper citation
  • Close paraphrasing without acknowledgment
  • Self-plagiarism (reuse of previously published work without disclosure)
  • Use of AI-generated content without proper disclosure

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened using Turnitin prior to peer review.

  • Manuscripts exceeding acceptable similarity limits are subject to editorial review
  • A similarity level above 20% may lead to rejection or revision requests

Author Responsibilities

Authors must:

  • Ensure originality of their work
  • Properly cite all sources
  • Disclose the use of AI tools in manuscript preparation

Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected
  • If detected after publication, the article may be retracted
  • Authors’ institutions may be notified if necessary

Reporting and Investigation

The journal encourages reporting of suspected plagiarism. All cases are investigated in accordance with established ethical guidelines.

Policy Statement

The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism to ensure the credibility and integrity of published research.