Ethics and AI policy

TransAmerica Review maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, fraud, and bad practices, adhering to international standards. Authors must guarantee the originality of their work, ensuring it is not under review elsewhere or previously published. All sources, including the author's own past work, must be properly attributed. Furthermore, authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, declare funding sources, and provide research data upon request to ensure transparency.

Regarding Artificial Intelligence, AI tools cannot be credited as authors or used as primary sources for peer reviews. Their use is restricted to supporting roles—such as grammar polishing, data collection, or initial structuring—rather than replacing human critical thinking. Authors must remain transparent, disclosing any AI usage within their methods section for all submissions.

Authorship requires that all listed individuals have legitimately contributed to the work. The journal reserves the right to request clarification on authorship roles at any time. Submissions must represent the creative and intellectual output of the authors, as LLMs cannot replicate the necessary accountability for academic research.

For research involving human or animal subjects, ethical approval from an institutional committee is mandatory. For human-centered studies, participants must be informed of the research’s purpose and any potential risks. For animal studies, authors must follow international guidelines and provide specific authorization numbers from their local ethics committee.

Failure to comply with these ethical standards, including the detection of plagiarism via verification software, will result in immediate rejection during the Desk Review. The editorial team emphasizes that human intervention is essential to ensure that all content is accurate, ethical, and appropriate for the academic community.