APAMEIA Journal recognizes the use of generative artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, etc.) as supportive instruments in academic research and writing processes. However, these tools cannot replace the author. Scientific and ethical responsibility cannot be transferred to artificial intelligence under any circumstances. Authors are solely responsible for all content, findings, interpretations, and results presented in submissions to the journal.
Generative AI tools may be used in a controlled and supportive manner for language editing, improving writing quality, simplifying or summarizing text, generating academic phrasing suggestions, providing ideas during coding or analysis, or assisting in data organization. Such usage is considered technical support aimed at enhancing clarity and readability of the manuscript.
Conversely, generating an entire manuscript using artificial intelligence, fabricating or producing non-existent references, generating data or information that is false or unverifiable, or replacing systematic literature review or the author’s original scientific contribution with AI output is strictly prohibited. Presenting AI-generated content as original academic contribution constitutes an ethical violation and is inconsistent with the publication principles of the journal.
If generative artificial intelligence is used in any part of the study, this usage must be disclosed transparently. The name of the tool, its version where applicable, the purpose and the scope of usage must be clearly stated. For example: “ChatGPT was used for language editing and text suggestions in this study; all analyses and results were verified by the author(s).”
Artificial intelligence systems cannot be credited as authors under any circumstances. AI cannot assume academic responsibility or claim authorship rights. Despite the use of AI tools, the author(s) retain full responsibility for the scientific validity, ethical compliance, and overall content of the manuscript.
When tables, figures, or visual materials generated using AI are included in the study, the production method must be clearly indicated. For instance, as in “Figure 2 was generated using Midjourney.” Copyright and ethical obligations related to such materials lie entirely with the author(s).
Misrepresentation, concealing the use of AI, fabricating data or references, or generating content with artificial intelligence without proper disclosure is considered serious ethical misconduct. In such cases, a manuscript may be rejected during the review process; if already published, it may be retracted, and authors may be reported to the relevant ethical committees or academic authorities where deemed appropriate.