Plagiarism Check & AI Policy

Before going through the review process and publishing, all manuscripts will be checked that they are free from plagiarism by using "Turnitin". If there are indications of plagiarism of more than 50%, the manuscript will instantly be rejected. If there is an indication of plagiarism between 30% - 50%, we will send the manuscript back to the author to be revised for the plagiarised content.

 

AI Policy

Large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, do not satisfy our authorship criteria. Use of an LLM must be properly documented. If a LLM is used, please closely follow the guidelines below:
  • Indicate the use of LLM(s) in the manuscript cover letter, methods section, and acknowledgements. Specify the scope of how LLMs were used.
  • Ensure the content and citations produced by the LLM(s) are accurate, valid, and appropriate. Correct any mistakes or inconsistencies found. Provide a list of sources used to generate content and citations, including those generated by language models.
  • Vigilantly check plagiarism, where LLM may have reproduced substantial text from other sources. Check the original sources to be sure you are not plagiarizing someone else's work.
  • Acknowledge the limitations of language models in the manuscript, including the potential for bias, errors, and gaps in knowledge.
 

 

Statement of generative AI in academic writing
Only the writing process is covered in the following guidelines; using AI technologies to analyze and extrapolate ideas from data as part of the research process is not.


It is recommended that authors utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies only to enhance language and readability in their writing. Because AI can produce output that seems authoritative but may be inaccurate, prejudiced, or incomplete, authors should carefully analyze and revise the results before implementing the technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies shouldn't be attributed as authors or identified as co-authors. According to Elsevier's AI policy for authors, authorship entails duties and tasks that are only attributable to and carried out by humans.

By following the guidelines below, authors can reveal in their article how AI and AI-assisted technologies were used during the writing process. There will be a statement in the final product. Please be aware that the authors bear final responsibility and accountability for the work's contents.

Instructions for disclosure

In the core document file, before the References list, authors must include a statement at the end of their work disclosing the usage of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies during the writing process. 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' is a new section that should contain the statement.

Statement: In order to [REASON], the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] while preparing this work. Following their use of this tool or service, the author or authors took full responsibility for the publication's content and reviewed and amended it as necessary.

The use of simple grammar, spelling, reference, and other checkers is not covered by this declaration. It is not necessary to include a statement if there is nothing to reveal.