AI and Developmental Insights in Education (AIDIE) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the integrity of all published content. The journal adheres to the ethical guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows best practices to prevent publication misconduct.

All parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher— are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines to maintain the credibility and trustworthiness of the journal.

1. Originality and Plagiarism

• Manuscripts must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
• Authors must properly cite all sources and avoid plagiarism, including self-plagiarism.
• All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using advanced detection tools.

2. Authorship and Contribution

• Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research (conceptualization, methodology, data analysis, writing).
• Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately.
• Authors must declare any conflicts of interest.

3. Data Integrity and Transparency

• Authors must ensure data accuracy and reliability, avoiding fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting.
• Raw data should be available upon request.

4. Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper citations must be provided for all references that influenced the study.

5. Multiple or Redundant Submission

• Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
• Republishing previously published work without significant modifications is considered unethical.

6. Ethical Considerations in Research Involving Humans or Animals

• Research involving humans or animals must comply with ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals.
• Informed consent must be obtained, and participant confidentiality must be maintained.

7. Corrections and Retractions

Authors must inform the editorial office of significant errors found post-publication to issue corrections or retractions.

1. Fair and Transparent Decision-Making

Manuscripts are evaluated based on scholarly merit, without discrimination.

2. Confidentiality

Editors and staff must maintain confidentiality and not disclose submission details to unauthorized parties.

3. Conflicts of Interest

Editors must disclose and recuse themselves from manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

4. Handling of Misconduct

Ethical concerns are addressed following COPE guidelines.

1. Objectivity and Constructive Feedback

Reviews should be impartial and provide constructive feedback to enhance the manuscript.

2. Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential and not share content with others.

3. Timeliness

Reviews should be submitted within the agreed timeline.

4. Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers should decline assignments where conflicts of interest exist.

1. Acceptable Uses of Generative AI

• Language Assistance: Improving grammar, spelling, and readability without replacing academic thinking.
• Data Analysis Support: Assisting with data processing and visualization, with human oversight.
• Reference Management: Organizing citations, with manual verification for accuracy.

2. Prohibited Uses of Generative AI

• Content Generation Without Attribution: AI-generated sections must not be submitted without disclosure.
• Fabrication of Data or References: AI-generated data or fictitious citations are not allowed.
• Automated Peer Review Responses: Responses to reviewer comments must be written by the author.
• Plagiarism and Paraphrasing: AI-based paraphrasing without author review may lead to plagiarism concerns.

3. Author Responsibilities Regarding AI Use

• Disclose AI tool usage in the "Methods" or "Acknowledgment" section of their manuscript.
• Ensure AI-generated content is critically reviewed and revised.
• Take full responsibility for content accuracy and originality.

4. Example Disclosure Statement

"This manuscript was prepared with the assistance of [AI tool name] to enhance language clarity and grammar. All intellectual contributions, conceptualization, and data interpretation were performed by the authors."

• 1. Plagiarism Detection and Prevention: All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using advanced detection tools.
• 2. Duplicate Submission Handling: Duplicate submissions will result in rejection and potential sanctions.
• 3. Fabrication and Falsification: Investigations will be conducted in cases of suspected data fabrication or falsification.
• 4. Image Manipulation: Authors must avoid misleading image manipulation and disclose legitimate processing methods.
• 5. Retraction and Correction Policy: Articles will be retracted or corrected in cases of ethical violations or significant errors.
• 6. Consequences of Misconduct Involving AI: Violations of AI ethics may lead to:
  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
  • Retraction of published articles.
  • Notification of authors’ institutions.
  • Banning future submissions.

All stakeholders must disclose financial or personal relationships that could influence the research findings or review process.

Concerns related to ethical issues or publication misconduct can be reported to the editorial office at foundae.aidie@gmail.com . Complaints will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.

AIDIE follows the best practices recommended by:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE): https://publicationethics.org
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE): https://www.icmje.org
• Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA): https://oaspa.org

For further details on AIDIE's publication ethics and misconduct policies, please refer to our official guidelines or contact the editorial office.