Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

 

1. Introduction

The Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Governance and Public Policy (JAIGPP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. All stakeholders—authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—are expected to adhere to ethical practices throughout the publication process.

This policy is guided by internationally recognized standards, including those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Responsibilities of Authors

2.1 Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. Proper acknowledgment of sources must always be provided.

2.2 Multiple or Concurrent Submissions

Manuscripts submitted to JAIGPP must not be under consideration by any other journal simultaneously.

2.3 Data Integrity and Fabrication

Authors must present accurate data and results. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered unethical and unacceptable.

2.4 Authorship Criteria

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

2.5 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their research.

2.6 Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper citations must be provided for all referenced work, including data, images, and ideas.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

3.1 Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share or discuss them with others.

3.2 Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively, with constructive feedback provided to improve the manuscript.

3.3 Acknowledgment of Sources

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

3.4 Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline review requests if they have any conflicts of interest with the authors or institutions.

3.5 Timeliness

Reviewers should complete their evaluations within the stipulated time frame.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

4.1 Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted for publication based on quality, originality, and relevance.

4.2 Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

4.3 Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and publisher.

4.4 Conflict of Interest

Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

5. Peer Review Process

Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Governance and Public Policy (JAIGPP) follows a double-blind peer review process, where:

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other
  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts
  • Editorial decisions are based on reviewer recommendations

6. Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools.

  • Acceptable similarity index: 10–15%
  • High similarity or unethical overlap results in:
    • Immediate rejection
    • Notification to authors’ institutions in severe cases

7. Ethical Issues and Misconduct

The journal takes all ethical violations seriously, including:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Duplicate publication
  • Improper authorship

Appropriate actions may include:

  • Manuscript rejection
  • Retraction of published articles
  • Blacklisting of authors in severe cases

8. Retraction Policy

Articles may be retracted if:

  • Significant errors are identified
  • Ethical violations are proven
  • Data is found to be unreliable

Retraction notices will be clearly linked to the original article.

9. Copyright and Licensing

Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Governance and Public Policy (JAIGPP) publishes articles under an open-access license (e.g., CC BY or CC BY-NC), allowing users to read, download, and share content with proper attribution.

10. Complaints and Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal request with justification. Complaints regarding ethical misconduct will be investigated transparently and fairly.

11. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher ensures that:

  • Editorial independence is maintained
  • Ethical standards are enforced
  • Corrections, clarifications, and retractions are published when necessary