AI Usage Policy

Tijara: Journal of International Trade and Economics in Central Asia acknowledges the increasing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic publishing, particularly in manuscript preparation. This policy outlines the guidelines and recommendations for authors who choose to use AI-based tools or systems during the writing and submission process.

Allowed Use of AI Tools

Authors are permitted to use AI tools or systems to assist in various aspects of manuscript preparation, including but not limited to:

  1. Language Editing and Proofreading: AI tools can be used to identify grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and improve language fluency and clarity in the manuscript.

  2. Reference Management: AI-based tools can help in managing citations, formatting references, and generating bibliography lists.

  3. Plagiarism Checking: AI-powered plagiarism detection tools can be utilized to ensure the originality and integrity of the manuscript.

  4. Data Analysis: AI algorithms may assist in analyzing complex data sets and presenting results in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.

Not Allowed Use of AI Tools

While AI tools can aid in the manuscript preparation process, there are certain limitations and areas where their use is prohibited:

  1. Content Creation: AI tools should not be used to generate the primary content of the manuscript, including the introduction, methodology, results, and conclusion sections. Authors are expected to contribute original ideas and intellectual input to the manuscript.

  2. Ethical Violations: AI should not be used to manipulate or fabricate data, create fraudulent results, or engage in any unethical practices related to manuscript preparation. AI-generated content must align with ethical research standards.

Recommendations for AI Tool Usage

Authors who decide to use AI tools during manuscript preparation are encouraged to:

  1. Verify AI-Generated Content: Authors should carefully review and validate any content generated or suggested by AI tools. The responsibility for the accuracy, validity, and quality of the manuscript remains with the authors.

  2. Transparent Disclosure: Authors must transparently disclose the use of AI tools in the manuscript submission process. This should include acknowledging any AI-based tools used for language editing, plagiarism checking, or data analysis in the acknowledgments section.

  3. Acknowledgment: Authors should appropriately acknowledge the contributions of AI tools in their manuscript, including citing the specific software or tool used, if applicable.

Ethical Considerations

Authors must adhere to ethical guidelines and academic integrity standards while using AI tools. Any use of AI that results in content generation violating copyright, plagiarizing others' work, or engaging in unethical practices will be considered a breach of publication ethics.

Editorial Review

All manuscripts submitted to Tijara, whether AI-assisted or not, will undergo the same rigorous peer-review process. This process will assess the scientific merit, originality, and adherence to ethical standards of the manuscript.

Review of the Policy

This policy on the use of AI tools in manuscript writing may be periodically reviewed and updated to reflect the evolving landscape of AI technology and best practices in scholarly publishing. Any revisions to the policy will be communicated to stakeholders and published on the journal's website.