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Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

American Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems

1. Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The American Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows internationally accepted ethical principles and best practices to ensure transparency, credibility, and trust in scholarly publishing.

This statement is guided by the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must adhere to the following ethical standards:

  • Submit original and unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere

  • Properly cite all sources and acknowledge prior work

  • Avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and image manipulation

  • Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions

  • Disclose any conflict of interest, financial or otherwise

  • Obtain necessary ethical approvals for studies involving human participants or animals

  • Accurately report research methods, data, and results

Misrepresentation of authorship, ghost authorship, or gift authorship is strictly prohibited.

3. Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

  • Limited use of AI tools for language editing or grammar improvement is permitted

  • AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, results, references, or research content

  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript

  • Manuscripts containing unethical or misleading AI-generated content will be rejected

4. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining ethical oversight throughout the publication process and must:

  • Evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance

  • Ensure a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer review process

  • Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose them when applicable

  • Take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct

  • Uphold transparency and consistency in editorial decisions

Editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests or author background.

5. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards by:

  • Treating manuscripts as confidential documents

  • Providing objective, constructive, and timely reviews

  • Declaring any potential conflict of interest

  • Avoiding personal criticism of authors

  • Refraining from using unpublished information for personal advantage

6. Peer Review Integrity

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that:

  • Author and reviewer identities remain confidential

  • Reviews are impartial and evidence-based

  • Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief or designated Handling Editor

7. Plagiarism and Similarity Checks

  • All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software

  • Manuscripts with significant similarity, duplicate publication, or unethical overlap are rejected

  • Minor overlaps may require revision with proper citation

The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism.

8. Data Integrity and Reproducibility

Authors must ensure that:

  • Research data is accurate and not manipulated

  • Data can be provided upon reasonable request for verification

  • Proper acknowledgements are given for datasets and software used

9. Conflict of Interest

All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or editorial process. Transparency is essential to maintaining trust and credibility.

10. Handling Misconduct and Retractions

In cases of suspected or confirmed misconduct, including plagiarism, unethical AI use, data fabrication, or authorship disputes, the journal may take actions such as:

  • Requesting clarifications or corrections

  • Issuing corrections or expressions of concern

  • Retracting published articles

  • Notifying relevant institutions or authorities

All actions are taken in accordance with COPE guidelines.

11. Corrections and Retractions

  • Honest errors that do not invalidate findings may result in corrigenda or errata

  • Serious ethical violations may lead to article retraction

  • Retractions are clearly identified and linked to the original article

12. Open Access and Copyright Ethics

  • The journal is fully open access

  • Authors retain copyright of their published work

  • Articles are published under a Creative Commons License (CC BY)

  • Proper attribution is required for reuse or redistribution

13. Ethical Oversight and Policy Updates

This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with evolving ethical standards, indexing requirements, and best practices in scholarly publishing.

The American Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems is dedicated to ethical publishing, transparency, and the advancement of trustworthy scientific knowledge.