Dr. Rebecca D'souza
Rebecca D'souza is an Associate Content Expert at Enago Academy, where she develops insightful content to support researchers and academics in scholarly publishing. With a PhD in Biological Sciences, she specializes in cancer biology and molecular oncology and has presented her work at international and national conferences. Previously, she worked as a Medical Writer, gaining expertise in scientific communication.
She has a strong research background and a deep understanding of the evolving academic landscape. Passionate about open science, research integrity, and science communication, she is committed to making high-quality academic resources more accessible.
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Dr. Rebecca D'souza
AI Disclosure Isn’t the Same Everywhere: What business and social science journals actually require
Most AI disclosure advice is written around Nature, Elsevier, COPE and ICMJE, which makes it a poor fit for business and social science submissions. This article compares what Emerald, Sage and IEEE actually require, from an outright ban on generated content to disclose-and-verify to section-by-section accounting, and explains why a disclosure statement written for one journal does not travel to another.
Dr. Rebecca D'souza
The Long Tail of AI Errors: 550 days of misinformation!
AI-related retractions take a median of 550 days, which means structurally flawed or fabricated findings stay active in the literature for well over a year — and keep drawing citations even after they are withdrawn. This article traces how small verification failures compound across the four stages of the manuscript lifecycle and sets out a pre-submission AI risk audit researchers can apply before they submit.
Dr. Rebecca D'souza
Why 65% of Publishers Still Have No Clear AI Policy and What It Means for Researchers? – 6 Important Points to Consider
A clear breakdown of why most publishers still lack formal AI-use policies, the risks this creates for researchers, and the practical steps scholars must take to protect their work and reputation.
Dr. Rebecca D'souza
AI Misuse Behind a Third of Retractions – 7 Important Perspectives!
An in-depth look at how misuse of generative AI is driving a growing wave of research retractions, the hidden risks of detection tools, and the best practices scholars must follow to protect academic integrity.
Dr. Rebecca D'souza
What Do Recent Cases Reveal About Responsible Use in Academic Writing?
