Plagiarism and AI Content Policy

Sarasvata International Research Journal requires original scholarship, accurate attribution and responsible research conduct. Plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, falsification and misleading or undisclosed use of AI tools are unacceptable.

Plagiarism includes unattributed copying of words, ideas, arguments, images, data or results; patchwriting; misleading paraphrase; unattributed translation; duplicate publication; and reuse of one’s own published material without appropriate citation and disclosure.

Submissions may be checked using appropriate similarity-detection methods. A similarity score is a screening indicator, not automatic proof of plagiarism. Editors assess the source, nature, location, context and extent of matched material, including legitimate quotations and references.

• Cite all borrowed ideas, words, data, tables and figures accurately.
• Use quotation marks or block quotation for verbatim material.
• Disclose related manuscripts and prior dissemination.
• Obtain permission for copyrighted content when required.
• Retain data and records needed to answer editorial questions.

AI tools may assist with limited language improvement, formatting, coding or technical tasks, but must not replace the author’s intellectual contribution, critical analysis or accountability. AI systems cannot be authors or co-authors.

Material use of generative or AI-assisted tools should be disclosed, identifying the tool and purpose. Routine spelling or grammar assistance may be treated according to editorial guidance. Authors must verify every generated statement, reference, quotation, calculation and image.

• Fabricating or altering data, references, facts or quotations
• Generating misleading text or images
• Concealing substantial automated generation
• Uploading confidential manuscripts, personal data or sensitive research to unauthorised systems
• Using automated tools to manipulate citations, review or editorial decisions

Before publication, concerns may lead to clarification, revision, additional evidence or rejection. After publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, withdrawal or retraction. Serious or repeated cases may be reported to institutions or other appropriate bodies after fair assessment.

“The author(s) used [tool name] for [specific purpose]. All scholarly arguments, facts, citations, interpretations and conclusions were reviewed, verified and approved by the author(s), who accept full responsibility for the manuscript.”