Extended Abstract
Article Title (Font: Times New Roman 14 Bold)
Author name and family name1, Author name and family name*2
1 Organizational Affiliation
2 Organizational Affiliation
*Corresponding Author:
Keywords (font size 10 pt, bold): The authors should provide 4 to 6 keywords that are consistent with those in Persian. The term "Keywords" should appear in bold, followed by a colon. The first letter of each keyword is capitalized, and keywords are separated by a comma. It is suggested to use the AGROVOC Multilingual Thesaurus and other thesauri.
1. Introduction (font size 11 pt, bold)
English Abstract (Font: Times New Roman 11) in one paragraph. The abstract should summarize the contents of the paper and should contain a minimum of 500 to a maximum of 600 words. This document is in the required format. Authors must make sure that their papers follow the format of this sample (Table 2).
2. Materials and Methods (font size 11 pt, bold)
3. Results and Discussion (font size 11 pt, bold)
4. Conclusion (font size 11 pt, bold)
References (font size 11 pt, bold)
The format of references in this section is similar to the format of references in the Persian part of the article.
Table 2 - Type, size, and status of fonts in different parts of the extended abstract
Number
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Section
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Font Type
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Font size (pt)
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Font status
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common
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Italic
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Bold
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1
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Title
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Times New Roman
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14
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*
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2
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Name and surname of the author (s)
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12
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*
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3
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Author(s) affiliation and email
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10
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*
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4
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Keywords
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10
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*
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5
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Section title
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11
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*
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6
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Original text
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11
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*
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7
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Subsection Title
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10
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*
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8
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Mathematical relations and equations
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9
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Proportional to the nature of the parameters
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9
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Figure and table title
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9
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*
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10
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Text inside the table
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9
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*
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11
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Footnote
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9
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*
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12
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References
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10
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*
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Author Guidelines for Addressing AI Plagiarism in the Journal of Water and Soil Management and Modelling (JWSMM)
Introduction
The Journal of Water and Soil Management and Modelling (JWSMM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and originality. This guide outlines the journal's policies for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the prevention of AI-related plagiarism in all manuscript submissions.
1. Definition of AI Plagiarism
AI plagiarism refers to the improper use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, DALL·E) that results in:
Text Generation without Attribution: Presenting AI-generated content as original work.
Data Fabrication or Manipulation: Using AI to generate or alter data sets without disclosure.
Uncritical Use of AI Outputs: Copying AI-generated summaries, literature reviews, or results with minimal modification.
2. Acceptable Use of AI Tools in Water and Soil Research Writing
AI tools may be used ethically in manuscript preparation for:
Language Enhancement: Improving clarity, grammar, and readability of the manuscript.
Coding Assistance: Supporting code development for hydrological or soil models, with full documentation.
Data Analysis Support: Using AI-assisted tools for statistical analysis, image processing, or remote sensing interpretation with proper disclosure.
Reference Management: Assisting with citation organization but ensuring manual verification of sources.
Prohibited Uses:
Generating entire sections such as literature reviews, methodologies, or results without human intellectual contribution.
Using AI for the generation of fabricated data or referencing non-existent studies.
3. Disclosure and Attribution Requirements
If AI tools are utilized during manuscript preparation, authors must:
Disclose AI Use: Clearly state in the Methods or Acknowledgments section the tools used and how they contributed.
Example: "ChatGPT was used to refine the language of the manuscript and assist in coding soil erosion models in Python."
No Authorship for AI Tools: AI tools cannot be listed as co-authors.
4. Originality and Plagiarism Screening
JWSMM employs advanced plagiarism detection software capable of identifying AI-generated content. Authors are responsible for:
Submitting original content where the intellectual contribution is primarily human-driven.
Properly citing all external sources and ensuring AI outputs are either original or disclosed.
Consequences of Non-Compliance:
Rejection of the manuscript during peer review.
Retraction of published articles.
Notification to authors' institutions in cases of significant misconduct.
5. Ethical Use of AI Tools in Water and Soil Modelling Research
Authors working with water and soil models must ensure:
Transparency in Modelling Outputs: AI-assisted models should include comprehensive descriptions of the algorithms and training data.
Data Integrity: AI tools used in data simulation (e.g., synthetic soil profiles or hydrological datasets) must be disclosed in detail.
Human Oversight: Interpretation of results, especially from hydrological models or soil property simulations, must be conducted and verified by the authors.
6. Best Practices for Authors
Use AI Tools as Assistants, Not Creators: AI should support, not replace, scientific authorship.
Cite Human Sources, Not AI Outputs: If ideas were sourced using AI tools, trace back and cite the original references.
Paraphrase and Critically Evaluate: Avoid direct copying from AI-generated summaries.
Disclose Clearly: Err on the side of transparency when using AI for any part of the research process.
7. Review Process and Accountability
Manuscripts submitted to JWSMM will be evaluated for compliance with these guidelines. Editors and reviewers will assess:
Proper disclosure of AI use.
Evidence of original intellectual contribution.
Ethical modeling and data reporting practices.
By submitting to the Journal of Water and Soil Management and Modelling, authors affirm that they have adhered to these guidelines and take full responsibility for the originality and integrity of their work.
OpenAI. (2025). Author guidelines for addressing AI plagiarism in the Journal of Water and Soil Management and Modelling. Retrieved from https://openai.com/
Microsoft. (2025) Copilot. Retrieved from https://www.microsoft.com
Required files to be uploaded: Five essential files must be submitted through the manuscript submission system: 1. The main file of the manuscript (without the names of the authors), 2. Title page in the mentioned format, 3. Authorship form (must include the title of the article and the name and surname of all authors and be signed by all authors), 4. Conflicts of Interest form (must be signed by the Corresponding Author and uploaded with the article file), and 5. Cover letter.