7. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

7.1 Objective

To regulate the responsible, transparent, and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI tools in research, writing, and scholarly communication, while safeguarding academic integrity, originality, authorship, and data reliability.

7.2 Preface

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI technologies has introduced new opportunities for academic writing, data visualization, and research communication. While these tools can support efficiency, clarity, and accessibility, they also raise significant ethical concerns related to authorship, originality, accountability, data integrity, and transparency.The International Journal of Business and Social Dynamics (IJBSD) supports the limited and responsible use of AI tools strictly as auxiliary aids in manuscript preparation. This policy clearly defines acceptable and non-acceptable uses of AI, mandates full disclosure, and affirms that authors remain fully accountable for all submitted and published content.

7.3 Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to:

All manuscripts submitted to IJBSD
All authors, co-authors, and corresponding authors
All stages of publication, including:

Manuscript preparation
Submission
Peer review
Post-publication

AI tools include, but are not limited to:

Generative text models
Automated translation tools
Data visualization and formatting tools
Code-assistance tools
Image- and figure-generation software

7.4 General Principles

The following principles govern AI use in IJBSD submissions:

AI tools cannot be credited as authors or co-authors
AI use must not replace human intellectual contribution
All AI use must be clearly and transparently disclosed
Authors bear full responsibility for originality, accuracy, and ethical compliance
AI use must not compromise research integrity, data authenticity, or scholarly accountability

7.5 Acceptable Use of AI

The following uses of AI are permitted only when disclosed and when they do not affect the originality or intellectual contribution of the research.

7.5.1 Language and Writing Support

Grammar correction and spelling checks
Stylistic refinement of author-written text
Improving clarity and readability without altering meaning

7.5.2 Translation

Translation of the author’s original manuscript text into another language for submission purposes

7.5.3 Data Presentation and Visualization

Refinement of presentation of data already generated by the authors
Visualization of results (graphs, charts, figures) without altering underlying data
Formatting or refining presentation-level code used to display results

7.5.4 Figures and Illustrations

Generation of conceptual or illustrative diagrams for explanatory purposes only
Such visuals must not represent original data or research findings

7.5.5 Reference Assistance

Suggesting potentially relevant scholarly references
Authors must independently verify:

Accuracy
Authenticity
Existence of all references

7.6 Non-Acceptable Use of AI

The following uses are strictly prohibited and constitute serious ethical violations.

7.6.1 Text Generation and Intellectual Content

Using AI to generate manuscript text, arguments, conclusions, or literature reviews
AI-assisted paraphrasing that obscures originality or authorship

7.6.2 Research and Analytical Processes

Using AI to analyze, interpret, or summarize qualitative, textual, or empirical research data
Translation of source materials as part of the research process itself

7.6.3 Data Integrity Violations

AI-assisted fabrication, modification, correction, or manipulation of data
Alteration of datasets or results through AI tools

7.6.4 Visual Misrepresentation

AI-generated or edited visuals that misrepresent actual research data
Presenting AI-generated images as empirical findings

7.6.5 Code and Computational Research

Using AI to generate new code used in the research or analytical process
AI-based alteration of analytical or computational code prior to submission

7.6.6 Fabricated References

Generating non-existent, unverifiable, or misleading references using AI
Fabricated citations are treated as serious academic misconduct

7.7 Disclosure Requirements

All authors must include a clear AI Use Disclosure Statement in the manuscript specifying:

The AI tool(s) used
The purpose of use
Confirmation that AI did not generate original scholarly content

Example Disclosure Statement

AI-assisted tools were used solely for language editing and grammar improvement. No AI tools were used to generate research content, analyze data, or formulate conclusions.

Failure to disclose AI use may result in rejection or post-publication action.

7.8 Editorial and Peer Review Oversight

Editors may request clarification or additional documentation regarding AI usage
Manuscripts suspected of AI misuse may undergo enhanced editorial scrutiny
AI-detection and screening tools may be employed where necessary

7.9 Consequences of Policy Violation

Violations of this policy may result in one or more of the following actions: