Plagiarism Policy
The International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems (IJAISS) is committed to maintaining the integrity and credibility of the academic record. We uphold a strict zero-tolerance policy against plagiarism, ensuring that all submitted and published manuscripts meet the highest standards of academic honesty and originality.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s ideas, research, words, or intellectual property without proper attribution. This includes:
- Direct Plagiarism: Copying text, data, or content from a source without appropriate citation.
- Self-Plagiarism: Reusing one’s own previously published work or parts of a manuscript without proper acknowledgment.
- Mosaic Plagiarism: Borrowing phrases or ideas from sources without quotation marks or citation, even if reworded.
- Accidental Plagiarism: Unintentional failure to cite sources correctly or a lack of awareness of proper citation methods.
Prevention of Plagiarism
- Originality Check:
All manuscripts submitted to IJAISS undergo an anti-plagiarism check using reliable plagiarism detection tools, such as Turnitin or iThenticate, to ensure originality and proper citation practices. - Submission Responsibility:
Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and that all sources of data, ideas, and text have been properly cited. Manuscripts with a high degree of similarity to existing publications or unoriginal content will be rejected. - Detection of Plagiarism:
If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the submission or publication process, the editorial team will: - Contact the authors and request clarification or correction.
- Rejected manuscripts may be sent back to authors with an explanation for the decision.
- In severe cases, the manuscript will be rejected outright, and the authors will be banned from submitting future work to IJAISS.
Handling Plagiarism After Publication
- Retraction:
If plagiarism is discovered after an article has been published, the journal will follow the guidelines set by the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). The article will be retracted, and a retraction notice will be published on the journal's website with the reasons for the retraction. - Correction of Cited Work:
In cases of partial plagiarism (e.g., failure to cite a source), the journal may publish a correction notice to amend the references or citations.
Ethical Responsibility
By submitting a manuscript to IJAISS, authors agree to comply with the ethical standards set by the journal and confirm that their work is free of plagiarism. The journal encourages authors to familiarize themselves with proper citation methods and to reference sources accurately.
Plagiarism in Peer Review
All reviewers involved in the peer review process are encouraged to check for plagiarism and report any suspected instances of plagiarism to the editorial team. Reviewers must evaluate the originality of the manuscript and its adherence to academic standards, providing constructive feedback to the authors if necessary.
Conclusion
IJAISS is dedicated to upholding the integrity of academic publishing and will take all necessary steps to prevent and address plagiarism. Authors, reviewers, and editors must work together to ensure that research is presented honestly and fairly.