Similarity and Plagiarism Policy
Similarity and Plagiarism Policy
Authors are required to submit original work and provide proper citations for all referenced materials. Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited by the journal. All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin) to evaluate the similarity index and identify potential instances of plagiarism.
Direct quotations from the authors’ previously published works or other sources must be enclosed in quotation marks and correctly cited. The overall similarity index should not exceed 10%, and the similarity from any single source should not exceed 3%.
Authors must declare in the author agreement form that their manuscript complies with these similarity requirements. Manuscripts exceeding the similarity thresholds may be rejected outright or subjected to conditional acceptance at the discretion of the editorial board. If minor similarity issues are identified, authors may be invited to revise their manuscript to ensure full compliance with the journal’s plagiarism policy.
Declaration of Generative AI Use in Scholarly Writing
United Frontiers Publisher Journals Required Declaration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Scientific Writing
Policy Statement
Authors must disclose any use of generative AI tools in the writing process. This includes AI-powered text generators such as:
- ChatGPT
- Claude 2
- Google Bard
- Bing Chat
- Microsoft Designer
- Notion AI
- ChatGPT W/internet
- Midjourney
Authors should specify
- The AI tool usedand the extent of its involvement in the writing process.
- The impact of AI toolson their manuscript, including how they influenced content, structure, or style.
- A proper citation or acknowledgmentof the AI tool if applicable.
- This policy does not apply to essential tools used for grammar checking, spell checking, or reference management, which do not require disclosure.
Declaration Statement of Generative AI Use
"The author(s) of this work used [AI tool name] to [describe the specific use, e.g., draft sections, generate ideas, or improve readability]. After utilizing the tool, the author(s) reviewed and revised the content to ensure accuracy and take full responsibility for the final manuscript."
