Artificial Intelligence Policy

1. General Provisions

The editorial board recognizes the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in research and supports their responsible and ethical use. This policy establishes the rules governing the use of AI tools in the preparation, submission, and peer review of manuscripts.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure academic integrity, transparency, and accountability.

2. Definition

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies refer to software tools that use machine learning, generative models, or related techniques to create, analyze, or modify text, images, data, or code (e.g., generative language models, automated translation systems, data analysis tools).

3. Acceptable Use of AI

Authors may use AI tools for:

  • improving language quality (grammar, style, translation);
  • assisting with text organization and structure;
  • supporting data analysis, provided results are verified;
  • generating ideas or draft formulations (with proper revision);
  • technical support in programming or data processing.

All AI-assisted outputs must be critically reviewed and validated by the authors.

4. Unacceptable Use of AI

The following practices are prohibited:

  • submitting AI-generated content as original work without substantial human contribution;
  • using AI to fabricate, falsify, or manipulate data or results;
  • generating conclusions or findings without real scientific validation;
  • listing AI tools as co-authors;
  • using AI to bypass peer review, plagiarism detection, or editorial processes.

5. Disclosure of AI Use

Authors must clearly disclose any use of AI tools in the preparation of the manuscript.

The disclosure should include:

  • the name of the AI tool;
  • the purpose of its use;
  • the extent of its application.

Example statement:
"The authors used an artificial intelligence tool for language editing during manuscript preparation. All outputs were reviewed and verified by the authors."

6. Author Responsibility

Authors bear full responsibility for:

  • the accuracy and reliability of the content;
  • the validity of data and results;
  • the originality of the work;
  • compliance with ethical standards.

The use of AI does not reduce or transfer author responsibility.

7. Policy for Reviewers and Editors

Reviewers and editors are advised not to upload manuscripts or any part thereof to AI systems that may compromise confidentiality or intellectual property.

Any use of AI in the review process must be limited and must not affect the objectivity or fairness of the evaluation.

8. Compliance and Sanctions

In cases of policy violation, the editorial board reserves the right to:

  • reject the manuscript;
  • retract a published article;
  • notify the authors’ institutions;
  • impose restrictions on future submissions.

9. Policy Updates

The editorial board reserves the right to update this policy in accordance with advancements in AI technologies and international standards of academic ethics.