AI Policy

The Journal’s Policy on Generative AI (GenAI)

The Editors of ETAGTSU share the values published in  Ethics toolkit for a successful editorial office (COPE Council. Ethics toolkit for a successful editorial office: A COPE Guide − English, https://doi.org/10.24318/AkFpEBd1 © 2022 Committee on Publication Ethics (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) https://publicationethics.org

The journal recognises both the potential benefits and ethical issues of using GenAI as a research tool.  AI can function as a valuable assistant with data analysis and other research-related tasks. However, the importance of ethical aspects must also be acknowledged concerning the use of AI in research.

Use of GenAI by Authors:

Authors are permitted to utilise AI for editing purposes, such as improving language clarity, conciseness and formatting without impairing the originality and uniqueness of the content.

 To retain transparency, authors should disclose GenAI use in the disclosure statement and/or methodology and data  section of the paper, specifying  which GenAI tool was used and how the GenAI tool was used. 

GenAI cannot be used to develop study design, methods, results, data analysis, generate  figures and tables, introduction, discussion, and citations ;also to create, alter, or manipulate original research data and results, including images, photographs, etc. 

When GenAI use is permitted, authors must have all necessary rights before uploading any content to AI platforms. Uploading third-party material, such as quotes or texts for AI translation, can infringe on the original creator's copyright. Authors are fully responsible for protecting copyright, privacy, and confidentiality rights before inputting data into GenAI tools. The author remains responsible for the integrity of content generated by GenAI.

GenAI cannot be credited as an author of a published work.

Recommended reading for authors:

Use of GenAI in Reviewing
Reviewers should not use public GenAI platforms to review manuscripts.  

Reviewers should consult and follow the publisher’s policy on authors’ use of GenAI.  When reviewers suspect a violation of this policy, they should report it to the editor. If GenAI appears to have been substantially involved in the work, this must be noted in the review as a factor affecting its accuracy and/or appropriateness for publication. 

Recommended reading for reviewers:

Ethical Use and Transparency:
Authors must obtain informed consent before collecting or using any data and ensure that the privacy and confidentiality of individuals and their personal information are protected. Authors must be aware of the likely biases and limitations of GenAI and take steps to minimise them.

Potential authorship disputes arising before or after publication are managed according to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines  − recommended reading for the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly:

 COPE DOAJ OASPA WAME. Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing − English. https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.1.12  © 2026 COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, WAME