Publication Ethics

The Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare & Life Sciences (JAIHL) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal’s ethical policies and procedures are informed by the principles and best-practice guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and are applied consistently throughout the editorial and peer-review process.

Authorship and Originality

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All submitted manuscripts must represent original work.
Plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, redundant or duplicate publication, and unethical citation practices are strictly prohibited.

Conflicts of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research or its evaluation. Disclosed conflicts of interest will be considered during editorial decision-making and published where appropriate.

Research Ethics

For studies involving human participants, authors must confirm that the research was conducted in accordance with ethical standards and approved by an appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee, and that informed consent was obtained where applicable.
For studies involving animals, authors must provide evidence of approval from an appropriate Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) or equivalent body.
JAIHL adheres to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and follows relevant reporting guidelines, including the ARRIVE guidelines for animal research.

AI-Generated Content and Tools

Authors must disclose the use of Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the preparation of their manuscript. AI tools cannot be listed as an author or co-author. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the content generated by AI.

Complaints and Appeals

JAIHL maintains a transparent and fair process for handling complaints and appeals related to editorial decisions, peer review, or alleged breaches of publication ethics. Complaints and appeals are reviewed by the editorial leadership in accordance with established procedures and COPE guidance. Editorial decisions following an appeal are final.