Academic Misconduct

IDIJ is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. All authors are required to submit original work that reflects accurate scholarship, proper attribution, and responsible data reporting. Misconduct of any kind threatens the credibility of academic publishing and will not be tolerated. The journal follows the ethical guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The following are defined as serious violations of academic conduct, each carrying specific consequences:

 

Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the presentation of another’s work, ideas, or expressions as one’s own, without proper citation. This includes direct copying, paraphrasing without credit, and failing to reference sources accurately.

Self-plagiarism refers to the reuse of substantial portions of an author’s own previously published work without acknowledgment. Reusing text, data, or findings from prior publications whether in the same language or translated without disclosure undermines the principle of originality.

Consequences

  • Detection of plagiarism prior to publication will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.
  • If identified post-publication, the article will be formally retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued.
  • Authors may be blacklisted from submitting to the journal for a period of up to three years, depending on severity.
  • The misconduct may be reported to the authors’ institutions or funding agencies.

Salami Slicing

Salami slicing segmenting findings from a single research project into multiple publications with minimal novelty or added value distorts the scientific record and artificially inflates scholarly output. All submissions must represent a distinct and original scholarly contribution.

Consequences

  • Manuscripts identified as salami publications will be rejected without review.
  • If duplication is discovered post-publication, the editorial board may issue a correction or retraction and flag the publication history.
  • Authors may be required to submit a detailed explanation of related works and their contributions before further submissions are accepted.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

The use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Jenni, Perplexity, Bard, Claude, and automated writing assistants) in the preparation of scholarly work must be fully transparent. These tools must not be used to generate core content, such as arguments, data interpretation, literature analysis, or conceptual framing.

AI tools may only be used for minor editorial support, such as grammar checks or formatting assistance. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all content.

Consequences

  • Failure to disclose AI involvement will be treated as a breach of authorship and research integrity.
  • If discovered pre-publication, the manuscript will be returned for revision or rejected.
  • If discovered after publication, a notice of concern, correction, or retraction may be issued.
  • Repeated or egregious misuse may result in submission bans and notification of institutional oversight bodies.

 

Authors will be required to complete a declaration form confirming that the submission complies with these ethical standards. The editorial team reserves the right to use plagiarism detection and AI-authorship verification tools during the review process.