Purpose and scope
This policy defines the rules for the ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by all participants in the publication process – authors, reviewers, editors, and journal staff.
The purpose is to ensure academic integrity, transparency, and the reliability of research results in accordance with international standards and the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES).
Use of AI by authors
Authors may use generative AI tools (for example, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, DALL·E, Midjourney, etc.) only as a supporting tool, not as a substitute for their own research.
Permitted uses of AI include:
• checking grammar, style, or translation;
• preparing technical descriptions, diagrams, or illustrations;
• producing draft versions of text that are subsequently edited by the author.
Prohibited uses include:
• creating complete manuscripts or conclusions using AI without substantial human input;
• using fabricated data, sources, or references generated by AI;
• submitting material created by AI as one’s own without disclosing this fact.
Transparency
Each author is required to disclose the use of AI in the article — in the Acknowledgements or Methods section.
The author bears full responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, and legality of all materials used, even if they were created with the assistance of AI.
Use of AI by reviewers and editors
- Reviewers may use AI only for linguistic assistance or technical analysis (for example, reference checking).
- The use of AI to produce the review itself is prohibited.
- Reviewers must inform the editorial office if they have used AI in their work.
- Editors shall check submitted materials for undisclosed AI use and may request clarification or reject the submission in case of policy violation.
Requirements for content created or modified by AI
If a manuscript includes text, images, tables, or other elements created or modified with AI:
• this must be clearly stated;
• the name of the tool, developer, version, and purpose of use must be specified;
• the author must verify the accuracy of all information provided.
Content containing fabricated or unreliable data will be rejected or retracted after publication.
Academic integrity and legal aspects
The use of AI must comply with:
• the Law of Ukraine “On Education” (article on academic integrity);
• the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine regarding the prevention of academic plagiarism;
• international ethical standards established by COPE, WAME, and Elsevier.
Authors must respect copyright and intellectual property rights, avoid the use of confidential or personal data without permission, and refrain from creating materials that violate ethical standards.
Sanctions for violations
In case of non-compliance with this policy, the journal reserves the right to:
• refuse publication or retract the article;
• notify the author’s institution or the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of breaches of academic integrity;
• suspend the author’s ability to make further submissions to the journal.
Policy review
The editorial board reviews this policy annually in line with technological developments and updates in international publishing standards.
The updated version is published on the official website of the journal.
