Plagiarism and AI-Generated Content Policy

Plagiarism and AI-Generated Content Policy

Plagiarism and AI-Generated Content Policy

The Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology (NNJP) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous plagiarism screening using Turnitin software prior to editorial review. Only original, unpublished work is considered for publication.

1. Plagiarism Screening & Thresholds

  • Similarity Index: Manuscripts exhibiting an overall similarity index exceeding 15% (strictly excluding bibliographic references and standard methodological phrases) are automatically flagged, and may be returned to authors for revision or outright rejected.
  • Citations & Quotations: In alignment with guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), all sources, data, and previous scholarship must be properly cited, and direct quotations must be enclosed in quotation marks and explicitly attributed.
  • Self-Plagiarism: The reuse of significant portions of an author’s previously published work without explicit citation and justification is strictly prohibited.

2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Tools Policy

NNJP recognizes the evolving role of AI technologies in academic writing and research assistance, but mandates strict transparency, accountability, and ethical boundaries:

  • Permitted Uses: Authors may utilize AI-assisted tools (such as grammar checkers, language polishers, or translation software) strictly for editorial refinement and linguistic improvement.
  • Prohibited Uses: AI tools cannot be listed as co-authors under any circumstances. Generative AI must not be used to create, fabricate, or falsify primary research data, statistical results, or visual figures.
  • Mandatory Disclosure: The use of any AI tools in the preparation, drafting, or editing of a manuscript must be transparently disclosed in a dedicated acknowledgment section within the submission files and cover letter.

3. Author Declaration

All contributing authors are required to sign and submit a formal declaration confirming that:

  • The submitted manuscript is entirely original and free from plagiarism.
  • Any AI-assisted tools utilized during the research or writing process have been fully identified, described, and appropriately attributed.
  • The authors assume full ultimate responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and ethical compliance of the entire manuscript.