Publication Ethics

The Journal Artificial Intelligence in Governance and Public Policy (JAIGPP) adheres strictly to the ethical standards and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All stakeholders—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to comply with these ethical guidelines to ensure integrity, transparency, and quality in scholarly publishing.

1. Duties of Authors

1.1 Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is unethical and unacceptable.

1.2 Multiple or Concurrent Submissions

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently. Submitting the same work to multiple journals constitutes unethical publishing behavior.

1.3 Data Integrity

Authors must present accurate data and results. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is strictly prohibited.

1.4 Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

1.5 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research outcomes.

2. Duties of Editors

2.1 Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published, based on their academic merit, originality, and relevance.

2.2 Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts without discrimination based on race, gender, religious belief, ethnicity, citizenship, or political philosophy.

2.3 Confidentiality

Editors must ensure that information regarding submitted manuscripts is kept confidential.

2.4 Conflict of Interest

Editors should not handle manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

3. Duties of Reviewers

3.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.

3.2 Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

3.3 Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.

3.4 Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

3.5 Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are independent and not influenced by commercial or financial interests. The publisher is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record.

5. Ethical Oversight

The journal follows COPE guidelines in handling:

  • Allegations of misconduct
  • Plagiarism and duplication
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Authorship disputes

Appropriate actions, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern, will be taken when necessary.

6. Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools. Submissions with a high similarity index will be rejected.

7. Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will:

  • Issue corrections or errata
  • Retract articles when necessary
  • Publish statements of concern if required

8. Complaints and Appeals

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions. Complaints regarding ethical misconduct will be handled in accordance with COPE procedures.

9. Contact Information

For ethical concerns or complaints:

Editorial Office
Artificial Intelligence in Governance and Public Policy