The use of GenAI and AI-assisted technologies

For Authors

Declaration of the (co)authorship of generative AI is not permissible in EDUPIJ although the journal recognizes the developments in this technology as a possible means of supporting the efficiency of scientific writing. Assistive AI tools have become a preferred means of improving language, grammar or structure as well as of generating references, text, images or any other form of content.

In any case, EDUPIJ requires authors to declare their use of generative AI by adding a statement to the acknowledgements section of the manuscript before its submission to the journal. The following text should be used for this declaration:

During the preparation of this work the author(s) used [the AI TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. The author(s) declare that they reviewed and edited the final output as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the published article.

Authors should also remember that all responsibility for the improper use of AI tools /services are undertaken by the authors. Therefore, they must be conscious of potential risks such as generation of factually incorrect texts or references, plagiarism, fabrication, and/or biases, and remember to carefully review and edit the final output.

EDUPIJ will not reject submissions because of the disclosed use of generative AI. However, if the Editor detects the use of AI without disclosure during the submission, or an inappropriate use of AI such as the generation of incorrect text or content, plagiarism or inappropriate attribution to prior sources, the Editor reserves the right to reject the submission at any time during the publishing process.

For Reviewers

EDUPIJ requires that all articles under review be kept strictly confidential. Reviewers must not upload any part of the article or review reports to generative AI tools, as this may compromise author confidentiality, intellectual property rights, or data privacy.

Peer review is a human-centered academic responsibility. Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies should not be used to evaluate scientific content or support review decisions, as these tools may lead to inaccurate, incomplete, or biased assessments. Reviewers are fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of their reports.

Reviewers can view these statements in a separate section before the references. Any suspicion of AI misuse by authors or reviewers should be reported to the journal.

For Editors

EDUPIJ ensures strict confidentiality in the editorial review of submitted articles. Editors must not upload any part of a submission or related correspondence (including decision or notification letters) to generative AI tools; otherwise, author confidentiality, intellectual property rights, or data privacy may be compromised.

Editorial review and decision-making are human responsibilities. Generative AI or AI-assisted tools should not be used to evaluate scientific content, make judgments, or inform editorial decisions, as these technologies may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or biased results. Editors are fully responsible for the integrity and outcomes of the editorial process.