Use of Generative AI

Use of Generative AI by Authors

The Anatolian Journal of Politics and International Relations (AJPIR) recognizes that generative artificial intelligence and AI-assisted technologies may support authors in tasks such as literature synthesis, language improvement, content organization, and research development. However, such tools must be used responsibly, transparently, and under full human oversight. AI technologies must never replace the authors’ own critical thinking, scholarly judgment, interpretation, and intellectual contribution.

Authors remain fully responsible and accountable for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and academic quality of their manuscripts, including any content generated or supported by AI tools. Authors must carefully verify all AI-generated material, including references, data interpretations, and factual statements, as automated outputs may contain inaccuracies, biases, or fabricated sources.

Basic grammar and spelling checks do not require disclosure. Where AI tools are used as part of the research design or methodology, this must be described transparently and reproducibly in the methods section.

AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors, as authorship entails intellectual responsibility and accountability that can only be attributed to human contributors.

Authors must also ensure that the use of AI technologies does not compromise data privacy, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, or publication rights. Manuscripts containing images, figures, or visual materials generated or substantially altered using generative AI tools will generally not be considered for publication, unless such use constitutes a clearly defined and methodologically justified component of the research design.

By submitting to AJPIR, authors agree to comply with these principles, which aim to promote transparency, research integrity, and trust within the scholarly publishing process.

Use of Generative AI by Reviewers and Editors

Reviewers and editors of the Anatolian Journal of Politics and International Relations (AJPIR) must not upload or share submitted manuscripts, review reports, editorial correspondence, or any confidential journal materials with generative AI or AI-assisted tools. The confidentiality of the peer review process and the protection of authors’ intellectual property must be strictly maintained at all times.

The use of AI tools by reviewers and editors is limited to minor language editing of their own evaluation comments, such as grammar or stylistic improvements. AI technologies must not be used to generate substantive review content, analytical judgments, or editorial decisions.

Ethical Compliance and Verification

AJPIR reserves the right to verify declared use of generative AI tools through appropriate detection or editorial audit procedures, where deemed necessary by the editorial team. In cases where undeclared, excessive, or inappropriate use of AI technologies is suspected, the journal may initiate an investigation in accordance with international standards of publication ethics.

Where ethical concerns are substantiated, the journal may take corrective measures, including requesting clarification from the parties involved, rejecting submissions, retracting published content where necessary, or implementing other actions consistent with recognized scholarly publishing guidelines.