AIP Conference Proceedings – Publication Integrity Framework
To uphold the standards of academic excellence and integrity, all manuscript submissions to the AIP Conference Proceedings will undergo a comprehensive review and ethical screening process. This policy reflects the publishing standards of the American Institute of Physics (AIP) and aligns with international best practices.
1. Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts will be subject to a double-blind peer review process involving at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Each paper will be evaluated based on:
- Scientific novelty and contribution
- Methodological soundness and accuracy
- Relevance to the scope and theme of the conference
- Clarity of argument and quality of presentation
- Language and formatting consistency
- Citation completeness and relevance
2. Reviewer Selection and Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers are selected based on academic qualifications, research background, and prior experience. Each reviewer will assess the manuscript using the following scoring scale:
| Score | Meaning |
| +2 | Excellent – Strongly recommend |
| +1 | Good – Recommend |
| 0 | Fair – Marginal recommendation |
| -1 | Poor – Recommend rejection |
| -2 | Very Poor – Strongly recommend reject |
Evaluations are based on:
- Originality and contribution to the field
- Theoretical soundness and practical applicability
- Quality of title, abstract, and figures/tables
- Recency and relevance of references
- Overall clarity and coherence
Reviewers must submit timely, objective, and constructive feedback. Confidentiality and impartiality are mandatory.
3. Plagiarism and Originality Policy
All manuscripts must be original and unpublished. To enforce plagiarism control:
- All papers will be screened using Turnitin or equivalent tools.
- A minimum of 90% originality is required.
- Overall similarity (including references) must not exceed 25%.
- Self-plagiarism, duplicate submissions, or uncredited use of others’ work will lead to immediate rejection without review.
4. Use of AI Tools
In line with AIP’s authorship and ethical publishing policy:
- The use of AI-generated content (e.g., ChatGPT, paraphrasing tools, summarizers) for drafting or rewriting is prohibited.
- Authors must declare that the submission is human-authored.
- Detection of AI-generated content will lead to rejection and may result in future disqualification.
5. Response to Reviewers
Authors must respond to each reviewer comment with:
- A point-by-point explanation
- A marked version of the revised manuscript showing changes
- Submission of the revised version within the allotted timeframe
Revisions may undergo further review. The final decision rests with the Editorial Committee.
6. Ethical Conduct and Compliance
All participants in the publication process (authors, reviewers, and editors) must observe:
- Academic honesty
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
This policy aligns with the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
7. Final Decision Outcomes
Each manuscript will receive one of the following final decisions:
- Accepted (no changes needed)
- Accepted with minor or major revisions
- Rejected
Only those submissions that fully comply with ethical, academic, and formatting standards will be considered for inclusion in the AIP Conference Proceedings.