Plagiarism & AI Policy

SHODHVIRA requires original, properly referenced manuscripts and responsible use of AI tools.

Plagiarism policy

All manuscripts submitted to SHODHVIRA must be original and properly referenced. Plagiarism, duplicate submission, and inappropriate reuse of previously published material are prohibited.

Manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection tools, and suspected violations will be assessed before an editorial decision is made.

Artificial intelligence policy

Authors may use AI tools responsibly for permitted research and writing assistance. AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, citations, and integrity of their manuscripts. Material AI assistance and AI-generated content must be disclosed in accordance with the journal's stated requirements. Fabricated references, invented data, and misleading AI-generated claims are unacceptable.