Anti-plagiarism and use of AI

Plagiarism Policy

 

1. Principle of Originality

Killkana Sociales Journal requires that all submitted manuscripts be original and unpublished, and that they are not under consideration by any other journal.

2. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the total or partial appropriation of ideas, texts, data, or results from other authors without proper acknowledgment, including:

  • Verbatim copying without citation
  • Inadequate paraphrasing
  • Self-plagiarism
  • Citation manipulation
  • Improper use of sources

3. Detection Tools

All manuscripts will be screened using specialized similarity detection tools (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate) to verify originality.

4. Similarity Assessment Criteria

Similarity reports will be evaluated based on:

  • Context of the matches
  • Proper use of citations and references
  • Nature of the overlapping content

The similarity percentage alone will not determine editorial decisions; instead, a qualitative assessment will be conducted by the editorial team.

5. Procedure in Case of Plagiarism

If potential irregularities are detected:

  • The manuscript may be returned to the authors for revision, or
  • It may be rejected, depending on the severity of the issue

In cases of serious misconduct, additional measures will be taken in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

6. Authors’ Responsibility

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring the originality of their work
  • Properly citing all sources
  • Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy

Killkana Sociales Journal

1. General Principle

Killkana Sociales Journal acknowledges the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools as technical support in manuscript preparation, provided that their use is ethical, transparent, and responsible.

2. Scope of AI Use

The use of AI is permitted only for:

  • Writing assistance
  • Organization of ideas
  • Grammar and style correction
  • Auxiliary technical processes

3. Limitations

Artificial intelligence:

  • Cannot be listed as an author
  • Does not replace scientific judgment or intellectual responsibility
  • Must not be used to generate results, analyses, or conclusions without human validation

4. Mandatory Disclosure

Authors must disclose the use of AI tools, specifying:

  • The tool used
  • The purpose of its use
  • The extent of its application within the manuscript

This information must be included in the cover letter or in the methodology section, as appropriate.

5. Use of AI in the Editorial Process

The journal may use artificial intelligence tools as technical support in the editorial process, particularly for:

  • Thematic alignment verification
  • Preliminary relevance analysis
  • Support in similarity detection

These tools do not replace human evaluation, which remains the responsibility of the Editorial Committee and peer reviewers.

6. Ethical Responsibility

Improper use of artificial intelligence, including undisclosed use or generation of content without academic oversight, may be considered a breach of ethical standards.

7. Institutional Commitment

Killkana Sociales Journal promotes the responsible use of artificial intelligence, ensuring scientific integrity, transparency, and the quality of published research.