The Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation (JAIRI) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Our policies are aligned with the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and other globally recognized ethical frameworks. By ensuring research integrity, transparency, and fairness, we strive to contribute to the responsible advancement of artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to JAIRI must follow these ethical guidelines:

• Originality and Plagiarism: Submissions must be original and free of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. The use of AI-generated content must be explicitly stated.
• Data Integrity: Authors must ensure accuracy in data representation and avoid fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
• Authorship and Contributions: Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the research should be listed as authors. Guest, honorary, or ghost authorship is not acceptable.
• Ethical Considerations: Research involving AI applications, human data, or autonomous systems must adhere to ethical guidelines and regulatory compliance.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any financial or personal interests that could influence the research.
• Corrections and Retractions: Authors must report significant errors or ethical concerns post-publication for necessary corrections or retractions.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a vital role in ensuring the quality and credibility of research published in JAIRI. Reviewers are expected to:

• Maintain Confidentiality: Manuscripts and review content must remain confidential.
• Provide Objective and Constructive Feedback: Reviews should be unbiased, focused on scientific merit, and aimed at improving the manuscript.
• Identify Ethical Concerns: Any suspicion of plagiarism, data fabrication, or AI ethics violations should be reported.
• Declare Conflicts of Interest: If a reviewer has a conflict of interest with the authors or research, they should decline the review.
• Adhere to Deadlines: Timely reviews ensure efficient editorial processing.

Responsibilities of Editors

The editorial team of JAIRI ensures that ethical publishing practices are upheld. Editors are responsible for:

• Ensuring Fair and Transparent Peer Review: Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific quality and relevance.
• Maintaining Confidentiality: Editors must not disclose manuscript details to unauthorized individuals.
• Investigating Ethical Concerns: Allegations of research misconduct, plagiarism, or AI ethics breaches will be thoroughly investigated.
• Issuing Retractions and Corrections: If post-publication errors or ethical violations are identified, necessary actions will be taken.

Ethical Considerations in AI Research

Given the evolving nature of artificial intelligence, researchers must adhere to additional ethical guidelines:

• AI Transparency: Authors must clearly describe AI algorithms, datasets, and decision-making processes.
• Bias and Fairness: AI models must be evaluated for potential bias, discrimination, or ethical concerns.
• Data Privacy and Security: Research involving user data or machine learning models must comply with data protection laws.
• Impact on Society: Ethical implications of AI applications, including risks and benefits, should be addressed.

Addressing Research Misconduct

JAIRI has a strict policy against research misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, and ethical violations. If misconduct is suspected:

• The editorial team will conduct a thorough investigation.
• If misconduct is confirmed, the manuscript may be rejected, retracted, or reported to the author's institution.
• Severe ethical violations may result in a ban from future submissions.

Ethical research is fundamental to the responsible advancement of artificial intelligence. JAIRI is dedicated to fostering a transparent, fair, and ethical research environment.

For ethical concerns, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].