Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Scope

This policy regulates the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies in manuscript preparation, submission, peer review, and publication processes in this journal.

Acceptable Use of AI

Authors are allowed to use AI tools to assist in:

Improving language quality (grammar, spelling, clarity)
Organizing structure and readability

However, AI must not be used to generate scientific arguments, interpretations, or conclusions without human verification.

Author Responsibility

Authors remain fully responsible for:

The accuracy, integrity, and originality of the manuscript
Verification of all AI-generated content
Ensuring no fabricated references, bias, or misinformation

AI tools do not replace human intellectual contribution.

Disclosure Requirement

Authors must disclose any use of AI in manuscript preparation.

The disclosure must:

Be placed in a dedicated section before references
Include: Name of AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.); Purpose of use; Extent of use

Example statement:

"The authors used [AI tool name] to assist in language editing. All content has been reviewed and verified by the authors."

Authorship

AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors
Only humans who meet authorship criteria may be listed
Authors are accountable for all submitted content

Data Privacy and Intellectual Property

Authors must ensure:

No confidential or unpublished data is uploaded into AI tools
No copyrighted materials are used improperly
AI tools do not claim ownership of submitted content

Use of AI in Figures and Images

AI-generated or AI-manipulated images are not permitted
Exception: if AI is part of the research method. Must be clearly described in the methodology section. Must include tool name, version, and usage details

AI in Peer Review Process