John Taylor, Professor of Economics at Stanford University and developer of the "Taylor Rule" for setting interest rates | Stanford University
John Taylor, Professor of Economics at Stanford University and developer of the "Taylor Rule" for setting interest rates | Stanford University
The Stanford University Libraries, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and the Vice Provost and Dean of Research, have launched iThenticate. This web-based service checks manuscripts, grant proposals, and other scholarly writings against a vast database to address originality concerns and detect AI-generated text.
The Office of Scholarly Communications at Stanford coordinates support for iThenticate. Rochelle Lundy, the office's director, stated: “As the Office of Scholarly Communications endeavors to facilitate the sharing of Stanford scholarship and maximize the impact of the university’s research, iThenticate is a natural addition to its suite of services.” She emphasized that using iThenticate before distribution can reduce uncertainties in publishing and help authors share their work confidently.
Stanford researchers can use this tool to review their content for potential duplication or citation issues. Since many publishers and funding agencies use iThenticate for screening submissions, it helps identify common problems like missing references that could delay publication or raise plagiarism concerns.
Additionally, iThenticate detects patterns typical of AI-generated text, flagging content potentially created by chatbots or large language models. The AI at Stanford Advisory Committee noted that AI is transforming scholarly communication. Publishers are adjusting submission policies to limit or require disclosure of AI usage in academic writing. The committee informed the Faculty Senate about how iThenticate aids authors in navigating these evolving restrictions.
University Librarian Michael A. Keller remarked: “iThenticate is a valuable research integrity tool for Stanford faculty evaluating their publishing options.” He highlighted that the Libraries’ Office of Scholarly Communications supports researchers throughout the publication process.
Stanford researchers can access iThenticate with their SUNet ID. More information is available on the Stanford University Libraries’ website. For assistance or training sessions regarding iThenticate, emails can be sent to ithenticate@lists.stanford.edu.
This article was originally published by Stanford University Libraries.
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