Policy on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
SALAGA Journal upholds the principles of academic integrity and recognizes the increasing role of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools—such as ChatGPT, Bard, Claude, and others—in research and scholarly communication. To ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical standards, the following policy applies:
1. Authorship Responsibility
GenAI tools may be used solely as supportive instruments during the writing process, including language refinement, structural suggestions, or literature search assistance. Under no circumstances may GenAI tools be listed as authors of any manuscript.
2. Disclosure Requirement
Authors are required to disclose the use of GenAI tools in their manuscripts. The disclosure must specify the nature and extent of GenAI involvement (e.g., language polishing, idea generation, summarization). This information should be clearly stated in the acknowledgments section or in a dedicated disclosure section.
3. Originality and Plagiarism
Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and ethical integrity of any content generated or modified with the assistance of GenAI. Any form of plagiarism involving GenAI will be considered academic misconduct and handled according to the journal’s ethical guidelines.
4. Peer Review and Editorial Decision
Editors and reviewers may use GenAI tools in a limited and transparent manner (e.g., for language checking or identifying research gaps). However, all editorial decisions are made solely by human judgment and in accordance with ethical publishing standards.