Publishing Ethics

Authors can use research integrity tools to detect potential plagiarism, text recycling, image duplication, or AI use.

Text Integrity

MD Anderson staff can request an iThenticate account through the library .

• iThenticate – Plagiarism Check: identifies text that matches previously published or submitted work
• iThenticate – AI Writing Detection: flags text that may have been generated by AI tools (results are indicators, not proof)

Image Integrity

Both Imagetwin and Proofig detect duplicated or manipulated images in manuscripts. They can also detect the use of AI images. Review the Figures and Tables page on the library’s Education Hub to learn more.

• Imagetwin
• Proofig

Institutional Compliance has compiled a list of policies and procedures related to HIPAA and patient privacy and a list of policies and processes regarding research integrity . Pertinent policies to review include:

• Scientific Publication Policy (UT MD Anderson Institutional Policy #RES3532)
• Policy Regarding Use of Institutional Images (UT MD Anderson Institutional Policy #ADM1050)
• Patient Privacy: Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information Policy (UT MD Anderson Institutional Policy #ADM0401)
• Patient Privacy: De-identification of Protected Health Information (PHI) Policy (UT MD Anderson Institutional Policy #ADM1180)