The Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation (JAIRI) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in publishing AI research. Authors submitting manuscripts must adhere to ethical guidelines that ensure transparency, integrity, and credibility in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science research.

Authorship and Contribution

All authors listed on a manuscript should have made significant contributions to the research and writing process. Authors must:

• Substantially contribute to the study’s conception, algorithm development, experimentation, or data analysis.
• Be involved in drafting, reviewing, or revising the manuscript critically.
• Approve the final version before submission.
• Agree to be accountable for the integrity and accuracy of the research.

Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately.

Originality and Plagiarism

The JAIRI upholds strict policies against plagiarism and duplicate publication. Authors must:

• Ensure their manuscript is original and free from plagiarism.
• Properly cite and credit all sources, including code, datasets, and algorithms.
• Refrain from submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
• Avoid self-plagiarism by properly referencing their own previously published work.

Plagiarism in any form, including data fabrication or falsification, will lead to immediate rejection or retraction.

Data Integrity and Reproducibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reproducibility of their research findings. The journal expects:

• Raw data, code, and models to be available for editorial review if requested.
• Proper documentation of algorithms, training procedures, and evaluation metrics.
• Transparency in AI model performance, benchmark comparisons, and data preprocessing steps.

Any manipulation or fabrication of data will be considered a serious ethical violation.

Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research findings, including:

• Financial relationships with AI companies, tech startups, or funding agencies.
• Personal or professional affiliations that may bias the study.
• Any external funding received for the research.

Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may result in retraction or rejection of the manuscript.

Ethical AI Practices and Compliance

For research involving artificial intelligence applications that affect human lives, privacy, or decision-making, authors must:

• Ensure compliance with ethical AI principles such as fairness, transparency, and accountability.
• Adhere to international AI ethics frameworks, including IEEE, EU AI Act, and other relevant guidelines.
• Disclose potential biases in datasets and models.
• Avoid creating or promoting harmful AI technologies, including those that reinforce discrimination or misinformation.

Studies that involve sensitive data or human-centered AI applications must provide ethical justification for their methodologies.

Human and Societal Impact Considerations

The JAIRI requires authors to consider the societal and ethical implications of AI research. Authors must:

• Ensure AI systems do not cause harm or exploit users.
• Address the limitations and risks associated with their AI models.
• Adhere to regulations regarding data privacy and informed consent when dealing with human subjects.

Failure to address ethical AI considerations may result in rejection or additional review by the editorial board.

Corrections and Retractions

The JAIRI maintains a policy for correcting errors and addressing ethical concerns. Authors must:

• Inform the journal immediately if they discover significant errors in their published work.
• Cooperate with the editorial board in issuing corrections or retractions when necessary.
• Report any suspected research misconduct related to their study.

Articles found to contain ethical violations or unreliable findings may be subject to retraction.

Submission Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to the JAIRI, authors confirm that:

• The manuscript has not been submitted or published elsewhere.
• All co-authors have reviewed and approved the submission.
• The work complies with ethical research and publication guidelines.

For any ethical concerns or clarifications, authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office.