NBPAJAHS

Plagiarism & AI

Plagiarism Policy

The NBPA Journal for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are entirely original and that any sources or references used are properly cited.

All submissions are screened for plagiarism using reliable similarity detection software. Manuscripts found to contain more than 10% similarity (excluding references and standard phrases) may be returned to the author for revision or rejected outright.

If plagiarism or duplicate publication is detected after publication, the article may be retracted, and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy and originality of their work.

AI Writing Policy for Authors

The editorial board of the journal recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can assist researchers in improving language, grammar, and readability. However, the use of AI must follow strict ethical and academic standards to ensure the originality, reliability, and integrity of scholarly publications.

  1. Acceptable Use of AI Tools

Authors may use AI-assisted tools (such as grammar checkers, language editing tools, or translation software) for:

  • Improving grammar, spelling, and language clarity
  • Formatting references and citations
  • Language translation and editing assistance

AI tools should only assist in writing and must not replace the author’s intellectual contribution.

  1. Prohibited Use

The following uses of AI are not permitted:

  • Generating entire manuscripts or substantial sections of the research paper
  • Creating falsified data, references, or citations
  • Producing fabricated results, tables, or images
  • Submitting AI-generated content without verification

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript.

  1. Disclosure Requirement

If AI tools are used during manuscript preparation, authors must clearly disclose their use in the Acknowledgment section of the manuscript.

Example statement:

“The author(s) used AI-assisted tools for language editing and grammar improvement. All intellectual content, analysis, and conclusions are the responsibility of the author(s).”

  1. Authorship

AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors because they cannot take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or ethical standards of the research.

  1. Editorial Screening

All submitted manuscripts may be screened using AI detection and plagiarism detection software. If a manuscript is found to contain excessive AI-generated or plagiarized content, the submission may be:

  • Rejected immediately, or
  • Returned to the author for revision.
  1. Author Responsibility

Authors are fully responsible for:

  • Ensuring originality of the work
  • Verifying the accuracy of all references and data
  • Ensuring that AI tools have not introduced errors, fabricated citations, or misleading content.
  1. Ethical Compliance

The use of AI must comply with the journal’s policies on:

  • Academic integrity
  • Research ethics
  • Plagiarism prevention.

Failure to follow this policy may result in rejection, retraction, or other editorial actions.

  1. Confidentiality

All manuscripts and reviewer reports are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use the manuscript content for personal advantage.

  1. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest (e.g., personal, financial, or professional relationships with the author(s)) and decline to review if necessary.

  1. Ethical Considerations

The journal adheres to the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practice will result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

  1. Acknowledgment of Reviewers

The journal acknowledges the valuable contributions of its reviewers annually, while maintaining reviewer anonymity.

  1. Appeals and Complaints

Authors who wish to appeal an editorial decision or lodge a complaint about the review process may contact the Editorial Office at nbpajournal@gmail.com. Appeals will be considered objectively and reviewed by an independent editorial member if required.

  1. Transparency and Accountability

The NBPA Journal for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences is committed to transparency in its review process and strives to maintain the highest academic integrity and fairness in editorial decisions.