Why good papers get rejected: AI, ethics, and what editors expect

What the event covered

Using AI in your research or writing? You’re not alone, but how AI is used (or not disclosed) is now a common reason papers are rejected early.

This webinar cuts through the confusion with a perspective on how journals assess AI use and ethical compliance before peer review. It also breaks down what authors can do to stay on the right side of expectations.

What you’ll learn:

  • How editors evaluate AI use during initial manuscript checks

  • What counts as acceptable vs risky AI use in publishing

  • Common AI disclosure mistakes that trigger desk rejection

  • How AI intersects with authorship, originality, and ethics

  • A practical pre-submission checklist to reduce rejection risk

Submit smarter, avoid avoidable rejection, and publish with confidence in an AI-aware publishing landscape.

Designed for researchers, early-career academics, and experienced authors alike, this session focuses on clarity, confidence, and prevention. Helping you submit with fewer surprises and stronger chances of success.

About the speaker

Katie Peace is VP, Academic Partnerships Asia, at Taylor & Francis. Katie has more than 20 years’ experience in the publishing industry globally. Through her experience she has insights into the academic journals and books publishing processes and specialises in advising and guiding authors to produce the best publishing output. She is happy to share her knowledge with early career researchers and experienced academics in Asia Pacific looking to publish their work for an international market.

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publishing your research

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Katie Peace

VP, Academic Partnerships Asia at Taylor & Francis

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