Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Scientific Research

Introduction

The Journal of Academic Research recognizes the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in scientific research. While these technologies can enhance efficiency and insight, they must be used responsibly and ethically to uphold the integrity of academic work.

Guidelines for AI Usage

1. Acceptable Use of AI Tools

Authors may use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, DeepL) for:

Language editing or translation.
Enhancing code or computational models.

Note: AI should not replace the authors' scholarly contributions or be used to generate content without full human oversight.

2. Disclosure Requirements

Any use of AI tools must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript, including:

The name of the tool(s) used.
The specific purpose or task it was used for.

This disclosure must appear in the "Methods" section or in a dedicated acknowledgment section before the references.

3. Authorship and Responsibility

AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Human researchers bear full responsibility for the content, accuracy, and ethical compliance of their manuscripts. Misuse of AI (e.g., leading to plagiarism or data fabrication) may result in rejection or retraction.

Policy Review and Contact

Review and Revision of this Policy

This policy will be periodically reviewed in line with technological and ethical developments. The Journal reserves the right to amend its guidelines to reflect current best practices in scholarly publishing.

Contact and Clarification

For further inquiries about this policy or to report misuse, please get in touch with the Editorial Board.

Publisher: The Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies, Misrata Branch

Publisher Website: https://lam.edu.ly

Email: editorinchief@lam-journal.ly