Plagiarism & AI Policy

Plagiarism and AI Policy

The Iraqi Journal for Applied Science (IJAS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. All submitted manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism and inappropriate use of artificial intelligence tools.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, or data without proper citation

  • Self-plagiarism (reuse of previously published work without acknowledgment)

  • Submitting non-original or duplicated content

Similarity Check

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review.

  • The overall similarity index must not exceed 20%

  • No single source should exceed 5%

Manuscripts exceeding these limits may be rejected or returned for revision.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy

IJAS acknowledges the growing use of AI tools in academic writing. However, their use must be responsible and transparent.

  • The AI-generated content level must not exceed 25%

  • Authors must disclose any use of AI tools in the preparation of the manuscript

  • AI tools must not be listed as authors

  • Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the content

Editorial Rights

The editorial board reserves the right to:

  • Reject manuscripts with excessive similarity or AI-generated content

  • Request clarification or revision

  • Apply stricter thresholds depending on the manuscript

Ethical Compliance

IJAS follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics to handle all cases of plagiarism and unethical behavior.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Any confirmed case of academic misconduct may result in rejection, retraction, and notification of the authors’ institutions.

IJAS is committed to preserving the integrity and credibility of scientific research.