Plagiarism and AI Usage Policy

Here is the English translation of the plagiarism and AI usage policies, updated with the correct journal name:

Sociohistory: Journal of Social Culture and History upholds academic integrity and strictly rejects all forms of plagiarism and the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in scientific manuscript writing.

1. Plagiarism Policy

  • Definition: Plagiarism includes the act of copying text, ideas, images, or data from other sources (including the author's own previously published work or self-plagiarism) without providing proper citation or acknowledgment.

  • Maximum Similarity Index: This journal sets a maximum manuscript similarity index limit of 30%. Bibliographies and direct quotes enclosed in quotation marks may be excluded from the scan.

  • Checking Tools: Every submitted manuscript will be scanned using professional plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin or iThenticate, during the Initial Screening (Desk Review) stage.

  • Sanctions: Manuscripts detected with a similarity index above 30% will be returned to the author for revision. If there are indications of severe or intentional plagiarism, the Editorial Board reserves the right to reject the manuscript directly.

2. AI Usage Policy

We recognize that AI-based tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) can assist in the writing process. However, their usage must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

  • AI Detection Limit: This journal sets a maximum limit of 30% for text detected as AI-generated. Manuscripts will be scanned using AI detection features (such as the Turnitin AI Detector). Manuscripts exceeding the 30% limit will be returned to the author to be rewritten using their independent writing style and analysis.

  • Authorship: AI tools (such as Large Language Models) cannot be listed as an Author or Co-Author. Authorship carries legal and ethical responsibilities that can only be borne by humans.

  • Transparency and Declaration: If authors use AI to assist in brainstorming outlines, translating text, or polishing grammar, they must declare such usage. The declaration must include the name of the AI tool used and the purpose of its use (for example, placed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section).

  • Full Responsibility: Human authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, truthfulness, and originality of the entire manuscript content. Authors must verify all facts, data, and citations generated by AI to avoid false information (AI hallucinations) or fictitious references.

  • Exceptions: The use of standard spelling and grammar checking software (such as Grammarly or built-in Microsoft Word features) is permitted and does not need to be declared.