AI Policy for Authors:
Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Tools in Manuscript Preparation:
The International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies (IRJEMS) acknowledges the potential of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies (“AI Tools”) to assist researchers in working efficiently, acquiring critical insights swiftly, and attaining improved outcomes when utilized responsibly. Increasingly, these tools, including AI agents, large language models (LLMs), deep research tools, machine learning systems, and intelligent assistants, are supporting researchers in synthesizing complex literature, providing overviews of research fields, identifying research gaps, generating ideas, assisting with coding and data analysis, and offering tailored support for content organization and language enhancement.
Authors preparing a manuscript for publication in IRJEMS may utilize AI tools to assist in their work. Nevertheless, these tools must never replace human critical thinking, expertise, scholarly judgment, and assessment. AI tools should always be utilized under meaningful human oversight and control. Ultimately, authors bear full responsibility and accountability for the content of their work.
This includes accountability for:
Diligently reviewing and verifying the accuracy, completeness, reliability, and impartiality of all AI-generated output, including the validation of references and sources, as AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies, biases, omissions, or fabricated citations.
Editing and thoroughly adapting all AI-generated material to ensure that the manuscript accurately reflects the authors’ authentic and original contribution, analysis, interpretation, insights, and intellectual work.
Ensuring transparency regarding the utilization of any AI tools or AI-assisted technologies. A disclosure statement is required upon submission whenever AI tools have been used beyond basic grammar, spelling, or punctuation correction.
Ensuring that the manuscript is developed in a manner that safeguards confidentiality, data privacy, intellectual property rights, copyright compliance, and research ethics by reviewing the terms and conditions of any AI tool employed.
Verifying that AI-generated outputs do not introduce plagiarism, copyright infringement, misinformation, manipulated data, fabricated findings, or misleading interpretations.
Responsible Use of AI Tools:
The International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies (IRJEMS) acknowledges the potential of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies (“AI Tools”) to assist researchers in working efficiently, acquiring critical insights swiftly, and attaining improved outcomes when utilized responsibly. Increasingly, these tools, including AI agents, large language models (LLMs), deep research tools, machine learning systems, and intelligent assistants, are supporting researchers in synthesizing complex literature, providing overviews of research fields, identifying research gaps, generating ideas, assisting with coding and data analysis, and offering tailored support for content organization and language enhancement.
The generation of content that infringes upon copyrights, intellectual property rights, trademarks, confidential information, or the rights of third parties is strictly prohibited. Authors must verify all information for factual accuracy and assess potential biases, limitations, and ethical concerns associated with AI-generated outputs.
Authors are advised to ensure that AI tools are used solely for supporting research and manuscript preparation and not for generating fabricated data, fictional references, manipulated results, or deceptive research findings. Furthermore, authors should verify that the AI tool does not impose restrictions on the use of its outputs that could impede the subsequent publication of the manuscript.
Disclosure:
Authors are required to disclose the utilization of AI tools for manuscript preparation in a separate AI Declaration Statement upon submission, which may be included in the published article where appropriate. The declaration should specify:
The name of the AI tool utilized.
The purpose for which it was used.
The extent of its use.
The level of human oversight, review, and modification applied.
Such declarations promote transparency and foster trust among authors, readers, reviewers, editors, and contributors while ensuring compliance with the applicable terms of use of the relevant AI tool.Basic grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language-editing assistance do not require disclosure.
Authorship:
Authors must not list AI tools, chatbots, large language models, AI agents, or any AI-assisted technologies as authors or co-authors, nor cite AI tools as authors.
Authorship carries responsibilities and obligations that can only be fulfilled by human individuals. Each author bears responsibility for ensuring that questions relating to the accuracy, integrity, validity, and ethical conduct of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Furthermore, authorship requires the ability to:
Approve the final version of the manuscript.
Consent to submission and publication.
Accept accountability for the work.
Ensure compliance with publication ethics.
Confirm the originality of the work.
Verify that the manuscript does not infringe upon third-party rights.
Authors should familiarize themselves with the publication ethics policies of IRJEMS before submission.
The Utilization of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Tools in Figures, Images, and Artwork:
IRJEMS generally prohibits the use of Generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create, modify, manipulate, enhance, obscure, move, remove, or add specific features within figures, images, photographs, graphical data, or artwork submitted as part of a manuscript.
This prohibition includes, but is not limited to:
AI-generated research images.
AI-generated figures representing research findings.
AI-assisted image manipulation that alters scientific meaning.
Fabricated visual data.
Synthetic images presented as original research evidence.
Exception:
The sole exception applies when the utilization of AI or AI-assisted technologies constitutes an essential component of the research methodology itself, such as:
AI-based image analysis.
AI-assisted imaging systems.
Computer vision applications.
Machine learning-based image generation used as a research subject.
AI-supported diagnostic imaging.
In such cases, the use of AI must be documented in a transparent and reproducible manner within the Methods section.
The description should include:
The name of the model, software, or tool.
Version information.
Developer or manufacturer.
Relevant parameters and settings.
Description of how the AI tool was used.
Validation and verification procedures.
Authors are expected to comply with the usage policies of the relevant AI software and ensure appropriate attribution where required.
Where applicable, authors may be requested to submit:
Original unprocessed images.
Raw data files.
Pre-AI-adjusted image versions.
Supporting documentation demonstrating the authenticity and integrity of the submitted materials.
Artwork and Cover Images:
The use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools in the creation of artwork intended for publication within the manuscript is generally prohibited.
However, AI-generated artwork may be considered for cover images or promotional materials only with prior approval from the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, provided that:
Appropriate permissions and rights have been obtained.
The source and method of generation are disclosed.
No third-party intellectual property rights are infringed.
Proper attribution is provided where applicable.