The Journal of Gateway to Sustainable Research recognizes the growing use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and AI-assisted technologies in academic writing and research workflows. This policy establishes clear standards to ensure transparency, accountability, and research integrity.
1. Core Principle: Author Accountability is Non-Negotiable
WARNING: Authors are fully and personally responsible for the entire content of their manuscript.
The use of Generative AI tools does not transfer responsibility for:
- Factual accuracy
- Data integrity
- Proper citations
- Ethical compliance
- Plagiarism or misrepresentation
Authors must:
- Carefully verify all AI-generated content
- Validate references against original sources
- Ensure no fabricated (“hallucinated”) information is included
Any misconduct arising from AI-generated content remains the sole responsibility of the authors.
2. AI Tools Cannot Be Listed as Authors
Generative AI systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI-assisted technologies such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, or DALL·E cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.
AI systems cannot:
- Take intellectual responsibility
- Approve the final manuscript
- Be accountable for research integrity
Authorship must be limited to human contributors who meet established authorship criteria.
3. Mandatory Disclosure Requirements
A. Dedicated Disclosure Section (Mandatory)
If AI tools contributed substantially to manuscript preparation, authors must include a section titled:
“Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Writing Process”
The disclosure must specify:
- Name and version of the AI tool(s) used
- Purpose of use
- Section(s) affected
- Level of human oversight and verification
B. Methodology Section Disclosure (Technical Use)
If AI tools were used for:
- Data analysis
- Code development
- Image processing
- Simulation
- Computational modeling
Authors must provide:
- Tool name and version
- Exact prompts used
- Date of query
- Parameters or configuration settings
4. Strictly Prohibited Uses
A. Fabrication of Research Data
- Generating fabricated datasets
- Creating artificial experimental results
- Modifying or manipulating research data
B. Creation or Manipulation of Scientific Figures
Permissible adjustments include:
- Brightness
- Contrast
- Cropping
C. Entering Confidential or Sensitive Material
- Unpublished manuscripts
- Proprietary research data
- Confidential datasets
- Personally identifiable participant information
D. AI Hallucinations and Fabricated Citations
Authors must verify:
- All facts
- All numerical values
- All references
5. Editorial Enforcement
The journal reserves the right to:
- Request clarification regarding AI usage
- Reject manuscripts with improper or undisclosed AI use
- Issue corrections or retractions if misuse is discovered
The journal supports responsible and transparent use of AI technologies while maintaining strict standards of academic integrity and scientific credibility.