General Principles

Journal of EngineX: Advanced Engineering and Technology recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can support scientific research and academic publishing. However, their use must comply with the principles of transparency, scientific integrity, accuracy, human oversight, and ethical responsibility.

The journal adopts the following principles regarding the use of AI tools:

• Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of submitted manuscripts.
• The use of AI tools during research or manuscript preparation must be transparently disclosed in accordance with this policy.
• Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, reliability, and integrity of all content submitted for publication, including content generated or assisted by AI tools.
• AI-generated content, data, analyses, references, figures, and other materials must be carefully reviewed and verified by the authors before submission.
• AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, generate false references, manipulate research results, or produce misleading scientific content.
• The use of AI tools must not compromise confidentiality, intellectual property rights, personal data protection, or research ethics.

AI tools should be regarded as supportive instruments rather than substitutes for human intellectual contribution, scientific judgment, and academic responsibility.

Use of AI by Authors

Authors may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research and manuscript preparation, provided that such use does not compromise scientific integrity, originality, or research ethics.

Permitted uses of AI tools may include:

• Language editing, grammar correction, and improvement of readability.
• Translation and assistance with academic writing.
• Literature organization and summarization of scientific sources.
• Assistance with programming, coding, and computational tasks.
• Support for data analysis, visualization, and interpretation, provided that the results are independently verified by the authors.
• Preparation or improvement of figures and graphical materials, provided that the scientific accuracy and authenticity of the original data are preserved.

AI tools must not replace the authors' scientific judgment, critical evaluation, or intellectual contributions. Authors must carefully verify all AI-generated content, including references, calculations, data analyses, figures, and technical information.

The use of AI tools to fabricate or manipulate research data, generate misleading results, create false references, or misrepresent scientific findings is strictly prohibited.

Disclosure of AI Use

Authors must disclose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the preparation of their manuscripts when such tools have been used to generate or substantially modify content, support data analysis, or assist with other research-related activities.

The disclosure should include:

• The name of the AI tool or application used.
• The purpose and scope of its use.
• The specific sections or aspects of the research or manuscript in which the tool was used.

The disclosure should be included in a separate section titled "Declaration of AI-Assisted Technologies" before the References section.

If no AI tools have been used in the preparation of the manuscript, authors are not required to include an AI disclosure statement.

The disclosure of AI use does not reduce or transfer the authors' responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted work.

AI and Authorship

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of manuscripts submitted to Journal of EngineX: Advanced Engineering and Technology.

Authorship is limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript preparation and who can take responsibility for the work.

Authors are fully responsible for all content submitted for publication, including any material generated or assisted by AI tools. This responsibility includes:

• Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content.
• Verifying the validity of references, data, calculations, and technical information.
• Ensuring that the manuscript does not contain plagiarism, fabricated information, or misleading statements.
• Taking responsibility for any ethical or legal issues arising from the use of AI tools.

The use of AI tools does not exempt authors from their academic, ethical, and publication responsibilities.

Use of AI by Reviewers and Editors

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by editors and reviewers must comply with the principles of confidentiality, impartiality, and academic integrity.

• Editors and reviewers must not upload, share, or disclose any confidential manuscript content, including text, data, figures, tables, or supplementary materials, to AI tools or platforms.
• AI tools may only be used for limited supportive purposes, such as general language or technical assistance, provided that manuscript confidentiality is fully maintained.
• AI tools must not be used to generate peer-review reports, evaluate manuscripts, or make editorial decisions.
• All peer-review evaluations and editorial decisions must be based on the independent expertise, critical judgment, and responsibility of human reviewers and editors.
• Editors and reviewers remain fully responsible for the confidentiality, accuracy, fairness, and integrity of their work throughout the evaluation process.

Misuse of AI

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in ways that compromise scientific integrity, research ethics, or publication standards is strictly prohibited.

The following practices are considered unacceptable:

• Generating or manipulating research data, experimental results, images, or figures in a misleading manner.
• Creating fabricated references, citations, or scientific sources.
• Presenting AI-generated content as original scientific findings without appropriate verification and disclosure.
• Using AI tools to produce misleading, false, or unsupported scientific claims.
• Using AI-generated content in ways that constitute plagiarism or misrepresent the originality of the submitted work.
• Using AI tools to manipulate peer-review reports, editorial decisions, or the scientific evaluation process.

The editorial team reserves the right to investigate suspected misuse of AI tools. Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, appropriate actions may include requesting explanations or supporting documentation, rejecting the manuscript, or taking corrective action regarding a published article.

Authors remain fully responsible for ensuring that the use of AI tools complies with the journal's ethical principles and publication policies.