Plagiarism and AI Policy

Plagiarism and AI Policy

The International Journal for Research in Molecular Immunology (IJRMI) is committed to maintaining the integrity, originality, and transparency of scholarly publications. All submitted manuscripts must comply with ethical standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin and iThenticate.

Plagiarism Limit

IJRMI allows a maximum similarity index of 15%. Manuscripts exceeding this limit, or containing copied content, improper citation, or substantial duplication, may be rejected.

AI Usage Policy

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is permitted only for language improvement and editing purposes. Authors must ensure that:

  • AI-assisted content is properly reviewed and verified.
  • The originality and accuracy of the manuscript are maintained.
  • AI tools are not used to generate misleading, fabricated, or plagiarized research.

The acceptable AI-generated content in a manuscript should be less than 5%. Authors remain fully responsible for the content, accuracy, originality, and integrity of their submission.

Misconduct Handling

If plagiarism or unethical AI usage is detected before or after publication, IJRMI will take appropriate action in accordance with applicable publication ethics principles and COPE guidelines.

This may include:

  • Rejection of the manuscript.
  • Publication of a correction.
  • Retraction of the article in serious cases.