Use of GenAI

        

The journal follows internationally accepted publication ethics and encourages responsible use of emerging technologies, including Generative AI, in line with best practices in scholarly communication. 

The journal permits the limited use of Generative AI tools for language editing and improving manuscript quality. Authors must disclose any such use and remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work. AI tools cannot be listed as authors and must not be used to generate unverified research content. Non-disclosure or misuse may result in rejection of the manuscript.

Authors must not list Generative AI (GenAI) tools as authors, nor should they use such tools to generate original research data, results, or conclusions without proper verification. Submission of AI-generated content without thorough human review is strictly prohibited, and any use of AI that results in plagiarism or the inclusion of fabricated or misleading information is unacceptable. 

Authors remain fully responsible and accountable for all content in their manuscript, regardless of whether AI tools were used during its preparation. They must ensure the accuracy of all facts and citations, maintain the originality of the work, and carefully review the content to eliminate any bias or misinformation.

           Guidelines for Authors on the Use of GenAI Tools 

1. Preamble

In accordance with recognized standards of scholarly publishing and best practices in academic integrity, the journal adopts this policy to regulate the responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools. This policy aims to ensure transparency, originality, accountability, and ethical compliance, in line with the expectations of quality indexing agencies.

2. Data Privacy and Confidentiality

Authors must ensure that:

• Sensitive, personal, or unpublished data is not shared with GenAI tools
• Use of AI tools complies with data protection and confidentiality standards

Reviewers and editors must not upload submitted manuscripts or confidential materials into any AI system.

A. Permissible Use

Authors may use GenAI tools (e.g., AI writing assistants) for:

•                      Language editing and grammar correction
•  Improving readability and structure
•  Generating ideas or outlines (with caution)

However, AI should only assist, not replace human intellectual contribution.

B. Mandatory Disclosure

     I.        Authors must clearly disclose any use of GenAI tools in their manuscript.

   II.        A statement should be included (e.g., in acknowledgements or methodology):

Example:

“The authors used AI-based tools for language editing and proofreading. All content has been reviewed and verified by the authors.”

C. Prohibited Uses

Authors must NOT:

                    I.        List GenAI as an author

          II.    Use AI to generate original research data, results, or conclusions without verification

                III.        Submit AI-generated content without human review

                IV.        Use AI in a way that leads to plagiarism or fabricated information

D. Responsibility and Accountability

                    I.        Authors are fully responsible for all content, even if AI tools were used

                  II.        They must ensure:

• Accuracy of facts and citations
• Originality of the work
• Absence of bias or misinformation

E. Ethical Compliance

 Use of GenAI must comply with:

                    I.        Academic integrity standards

                  II.        Copyright and plagiarism policies

                III.        Data privacy and confidentiality norms

F. Editorial Rights

• The journal reserves the right to:
• Reject manuscripts with undisclosed AI use
• Request clarification on AI involvement
• Use AI-detection or screening tools if needed