Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

As part of our commitment to academic integrity and research transparency, Türkiye Journal of Theological Studies has established the following policy regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the preparation, writing, and submission of scholarly manuscripts.

1. Disclosure of AI Use
Authors must clearly disclose any use of AI tools during manuscript preparation. This includes specifying which sections (text, data analysis, visuals, etc.) were generated or significantly assisted by AI.

2. Authorship and Contribution
AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Only human contributors with intellectual input and accountability should be included in the author list. Authors must specify the contributions made by AI and by themselves.

3. Citing AI Tools
When content is generated or supported by AI tools, the tool and its developer must be cited. Example citation formats include:

APA Style:
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (GPT-4) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
In-text: (OpenAI, 2023)

Chicago Style:
Text generated by ChatGPT, OpenAI, March 7, 2023, https://chat.openai.com/chat

MLA Style:
“Prompt description.” ChatGPT, version, OpenAI, date, URL.

4. Quality and Integrity
Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, coherence, and scholarly integrity of the entire content, including AI-generated parts. All information must be verified before submission.

5. Ethical Considerations
AI must be used ethically and responsibly. Content that infringes on copyright or violates academic and publication ethics should be strictly avoided.

6. Copyright and Licensing
Ownership: Authors must be aware of copyright implications related to AI-generated content. They should verify whether the tool used grants copyright to users and review its licensing terms.

Use of Existing Works: Ensure that AI outputs do not replicate or derive from copyrighted works without proper citation or permission.

Licensing: If the AI tool is trained on licensed content, its terms of use must be respected.

7. Human Oversight
Human oversight is essential throughout the research and writing process. Authors must critically assess and validate all AI contributions.

8. Peer Review Considerations
Manuscripts with AI-generated content may be subject to additional scrutiny during the peer review process. Authors should be prepared to clarify the AI’s role.

9. AI Usage Percentage Guidelines
5–10%: Generally acceptable with mandatory disclosure.

10–15%: May be acceptable with critical evaluation; expect further review.

Over 15%: May result in rejection unless clearly justified and thoroughly reviewed.

10. AI in Data Analysis
AI-generated analyses must be reproducible and well-documented.

Clearly name and describe the AI tools used (e.g., Pandas, R’s caret).

Authors must critically evaluate the results to ensure alignment with research goals.

11. AI in Figures and Visuals
Transparency: Clearly indicate if figures or visuals were created with AI tools.

Quality Control: AI-generated visuals must be accurate, clear, and aligned with academic standards.

Ethical Compliance: Avoid misleading visuals; adhere to ethical publishing standards.

12. Revisions and Updates
If AI tools are updated or newer versions are used after submission, authors must inform the editorial board about any changes that may affect the manuscript.

13. Compliance with Journal Policies
Authors are expected to familiarize themselves with and adhere to this AI policy and any specific guidelines of the Journal .

For more detailed information, please refer to the "Ethical Guidelines on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research and Publication Activities in Higher Education Institutions (YOK)."