Authors Guidelines

Anti-Plagiarism & AI Guidelines

Commitment to Original Research

JScholar is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. All manuscripts submitted to JScholar journals must represent original research work and must not contain plagiarism, fabricated data, falsified information, or unethical content.

We strongly encourage authors to follow responsible research and scholarly writing practices before submitting manuscripts for publication.

Definition of Plagiarism

    Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, figures, tables, or ideas from other published works without proper citation
  • Presenting another author’s work as one’s own
  • Improper paraphrasing of previously published material
  • Duplicate publication or self-plagiarism
  • Submitting substantially similar manuscripts to multiple journals
  • Unauthorized use of copyrighted content
  • Manipulation or falsification of references and citations

JScholar considers plagiarism a serious violation of publication ethics and will take appropriate action against unethical submissions.

Plagiarism Screening Process

All manuscripts submitted to JScholar journals undergo plagiarism screening using recognized plagiarism detection tools and editorial evaluation procedures.

    The editorial office may evaluate:

  • Similarity index percentage
  • Improper text overlap
  • Uncited reproduced content
  • Duplicate publication concerns
  • AI-generated repetitive or unverified content
Manuscripts with excessive similarity, unethical overlap, or suspected plagiarism may be:
  • Returned to authors for correction
  • Rejected without peer review
  • Suspended for ethical investigation
  • Reported to affiliated institutions when necessary
Acceptable Similarity Limits

Authors are expected to maintain originality throughout the manuscript.

    General recommendations include:

  • Overall similarity should normally remain within acceptable academic limits
  • Direct copied content without citation is strictly prohibited
  • Proper quotations and references must be clearly acknowledged
  • Previously published work by the same authors must be transparently cited

Editorial decisions regarding acceptable similarity are made based on scientific context, nature of overlap, and publication ethics standards.

Self-Plagiarism Policy

Authors must not reuse substantial portions of their previously published work without appropriate citation and disclosure

    Self-plagiarism includes:

  • Republishing identical research findings
  • Reusing large sections of text without citation
  • Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals
  • Duplicate conference and journal publication without disclosure

Authors must clearly indicate when any content has been published previously in part or in preliminary form.

    Authors submitting manuscripts to JScholar must ensure that:

  • The work is original and authentic
  • All sources are properly cited
  • Data and results are accurate
  • Permission has been obtained for copyrighted material
  • Co-authors have approved the submission
  • Ethical approvals and patient consents are documented where applicable

Any ethical misconduct identified before or after publication may result in correction, retraction, or removal of the article.

AI Usage Guidelines

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

JScholar recognizes the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in academic writing, language editing, research support, and data analysis. Authors may use AI-assisted tools responsibly to improve grammar, readability, language clarity, or technical formatting.

JScholar recognizes the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in academic writing, language editing, research support, and data analysis. Authors may use AI-assisted tools responsibly to improve grammar, readability, language clarity, or technical formatting.

Permitted Use of AI Tools

    Authors may use AI technologies for:

  • Language editing and grammar improvement
  • Formatting assistance
  • Literature organization
  • Coding assistance
  • Data visualization support
  • Reference management
  • Research productivity enhancement

All AI-assisted use must remain under full human supervision and verification.

Prohibited Use of AI Tools

    The following practices are strictly prohibited:

  • Submitting fully AI-generated manuscripts as original research
  • Fabricating data, references, images, or results using AI systems
  • Generating false citations or nonexistent references
  • Manipulating peer review processes using AI identities
  • Using AI to create misleading scientific conclusions
  • Presenting AI-generated content without human verification

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and authenticity of all submitted content regardless of AI assistance.

Disclosure of AI Assistance

Authors are encouraged to disclose significant AI-assisted usage within the manuscript when applicable.

Examples may include:

  • AI-assisted language editing
  • AI-supported data processing
  • AI-assisted coding or statistical analysis

Disclosure promotes transparency and ethical scientific communication.

Example disclosure statement:

The authors used AI-assisted language editing tools to improve grammar and readability. All scientific interpretations, data analysis, and conclusions were independently reviewed and approved by the authors.

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