AI Usage Policy

IJSEMI supports the responsible, transparent, and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in scholarly research and manuscript preparation.

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Responsible Use

AI tools should be used ethically and transparently.

Disclosure

Significant use of AI tools must be clearly disclosed.

Human Responsibility

Authors remain fully responsible for submitted content.

Research Integrity

AI must not compromise academic honesty or originality.

Introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly being used in research, data analysis, language editing, and manuscript preparation. IJSEMI recognizes the benefits of AI-assisted tools while emphasizing the importance of transparency, accountability, and research integrity.

Authors are solely responsible for all content submitted to the journal, regardless of whether AI tools were used during the research or writing process.

Acceptable Uses of AI

Language Editing

AI tools may be used to improve grammar, spelling, readability, and language quality.

Formatting Assistance

Authors may use AI tools for document formatting and manuscript organization.

Literature Support

AI may assist in organizing information and summarizing publicly available literature.

Research Productivity

AI may be used for workflow support and research efficiency.

Prohibited Uses of AI

Generating fabricated or manipulated research data.
Creating false, misleading, or inaccurate scientific claims.
Producing fictitious references, citations, or sources.
Manipulating images, figures, or experimental results.
Submitting fully AI-generated manuscripts as original research.
Using AI in ways that violate publication ethics.

Disclosure Requirements

Authors must disclose any significant use of AI tools during manuscript preparation. The disclosure should clearly identify:

The name of the AI tool used.
The purpose for which it was used.
The extent of AI assistance provided.

Example:
"The authors used AI-assisted tools for language editing and manuscript formatting. All scientific content was reviewed and verified by the authors."

AI and Authorship

AI systems, chatbots, or machine-learning tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of manuscripts submitted to IJSEMI.

Author Responsibilities

Verify all AI-assisted content for accuracy.
Ensure originality and authenticity of research findings.
Review and correct any AI-generated errors.
Confirm that all references and citations are valid.
Maintain compliance with publication ethics.

Editorial Assessment

The editorial team may request additional information regarding the use of AI tools and may reject manuscripts if AI usage is found to violate journal policies or ethical standards.

Consequences of Policy Violations

Manuscript Rejection

Major Revision

Article Retraction

Submission Restriction

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