The Journal of Academic Value Studies (JAVStudies) supports the ethical and transparent use of artificial intelligence–based tools in academic publishing. This policy defines the basic principles regarding the use of AI tools in manuscripts submitted to the journal.
1. Responsibility
Authors are fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and scientific integrity of their manuscripts. AI systems cannot be listed as authors, and academic responsibility cannot be transferred to any AI tool.
2. Permitted Uses
AI-based tools may be used as supportive instruments for the following purposes:
Such use must not replace the authors’ intellectual and scientific contribution.
3. Disclosure Requirement
If AI tools are used at any stage of manuscript preparation, authors must clearly declare this in the manuscript. The name of the tool and the purpose of its use should be briefly stated.
4. Prohibited Practices
The following practices are considered ethical violations:
Manuscripts found to involve such violations will be rejected.
5. Editorial Authority
JAVStudies reserves the right to apply appropriate methods and tools to detect AI-generated content. When necessary, authors may be asked to provide further clarification.
6. Policy Updates
This policy may be revised by the Editorial Board in accordance with developments in artificial intelligence technologies.