Generative AI Policy

A. For Authors:    

At IBAS Journal, we embrace technological advancements while upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity and transparency. This policy outlines our guidelines for authors regarding the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.

This guidance applies specifically to the writing of your manuscript, not to the use of AI tools for data analysis or drawing insights as part of your research.

Declaration of Generative AI Use:

If you use generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the writing of your manuscript, you must declare this upon submission. This declaration will be published with your article.

Please add a new section before your References list at the end of your manuscript, titled:

Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted Technologies in the Writing Process:

Within this section, include a statement following this example:

"During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON, e.g., improve readability, refine language]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the published article."

Important Notes:

  • This declaration does not apply to basic tools used for grammar checks, spelling corrections, or reference management.

  • If you have nothing to disclose regarding the use of generative AI in your writing process, you do not need to add this statement.

  • We encourage authors to review broader industry standards. For additional context, you can refer to Elsevier’s author policy on the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies.

B. For Reviewers & Editors:

To protect authors’ rights and the confidentiality of their research, IBAS Journal currently does not allow the use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies (such as ChatGPT or similar services) by reviewers or editors in the peer review and manuscript evaluation process. We are actively evaluating compliant AI tools and may revise this policy in the future.