Ai Policy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

IJLAC recognizes that artificial intelligence and generative AI tools can support academic writing, language editing, data analysis, coding, visualization, and research workflows.

However, AI tools do not replace human responsibility for scholarly work.

9.1 Acceptable Uses

AI-assisted tools may be used for purposes such as:

  • Grammar and language improvement
  • Translation assistance
  • Formatting assistance
  • Brainstorming
  • Coding assistance
  • Data-analysis support (validated)
  • Preliminary ideas or structures
Authors must independently verify accuracy, originality, sources, citations, and interpretation of AI-assisted outputs.
9.2 Disclosure Requirement

Authors must disclose substantive use of AI technologies, specifying:

Name of AI tool
Version (if applicable)
Purpose of use
Relevant section/stage
Example AI Use Disclosure: "Generative AI was used for language editing and grammar improvement. All intellectual content, analysis, interpretation, citations, and final text were reviewed and verified by the authors."
*Substantive analysis, coding, or figure generation must be detailed in the methodology section per ICMJE guidelines.
9.3 AI Cannot Be an Author
Strict Prohibition:
AI systems (including ChatGPT and generative AI) cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.

Human authors remain fully responsible and accountable for the content of the manuscript, including accuracy, originality, citations, and absence of plagiarism.

9.4 AI and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that AI-assisted content does NOT contain:

  • Unattributed copied material
  • Fabricated citations / false quotations
  • Misleading claims
  • Copyright-infringing content
*AI-generated references must be independently verified.
9.5 AI Use by Reviewers

Reviewers must not upload confidential manuscripts to public or third-party AI systems where confidentiality cannot be assured.

Any permitted use of AI during peer review must comply with journal confidentiality requirements, as submitted manuscripts constitute confidential scholarly communications.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy — International Journal of Law And Collaboration (IJLAC)