ArabicNLP 2026 — Author Ethics Checklist
Source : https://www.aclweb.org/adminwiki/images/f/fe/ACL_Publication_Ethics_Policy.pdf
All submitting authors must ensure their paper satisfies the following requirements.
1. Originality and Submission Compliance
☐ The paper is original work and not under review elsewhere
☐ Prior or related work is disclosed and properly cited
☐ Text overlap with prior work complies with ACL policy
☐ Reused material is properly cited and justified
2. Authorship and Contributions
☐ All authors made substantial intellectual contributions
☐ All authors reviewed and approved the final version
☐ All authors agree to be accountable for the work
☐ No undeserving authors are listed
3. Use of Generative AI Tools
☐ No AI system is listed as an author
☐ Any AI use beyond proofreading is disclosed
☐ Generated content has been verified for accuracy
☐ No uncited or copyrighted generated content is included
4. Data, Privacy, and Consent
☐ Data is legally obtained and properly licensed or consented
☐ Personal data is minimized and anonymized where appropriate
☐ Data sources and collection methods are clearly described
5. Harmful or Sensitive Content
☐ Sensitive content is necessary and properly justified
☐ Content is clearly contextualized
☐ Appropriate warnings are included if needed
☐ The work does not promote harm or discrimination
6. Societal Impact and Limitations
☐ Limitations and potential biases are discussed
☐ Risks and misuse scenarios are acknowledged
☐ Claims (e.g., fairness, alignment) are evidence-based
7. ArabicNLP-Specific Considerations
☐ Linguistic diversity (dialects, varieties) is respected
☐ No group is misrepresented or stereotyped
☐ Dataset labeling is culturally appropriate
8. Review Process Integrity
☐ Submission complies with anonymity requirements
☐ No identifying information is intentionally included
☐ Authors will not attempt to influence the review process
9. Compliance with Conference Policies
☐ ACL formatting and submission guidelines are followed
☐ All required ethical disclosures are included
Final Confirmation
☐ This submission complies with ArabicNLP 2026 ethics and ACL policies