TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) recognizes that Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are becoming increasingly integrated into scholarly research and academic writing. The journal supports the responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted tools when they contribute to the preparation of manuscripts without compromising research integrity, originality, or academic accountability. Authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial staff are expected to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in a manner consistent with ethical publishing practices and internationally accepted standards of scholarly communication.

Purpose of the Policy

This policy establishes the journal's expectations regarding the appropriate use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies throughout the submission, peer review, editorial, and publication processes. Its objective is to encourage transparency while preserving the authenticity, credibility, and reliability of the scholarly record.

Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support limited aspects of manuscript preparation, provided that their use does not replace the authors' intellectual contribution or independent academic judgment.

• Improving grammar, spelling, and language quality.
• Enhancing readability and clarity of the manuscript.
• Assisting with language translation.
• Supporting formatting and organizational consistency.
• Providing editorial assistance during manuscript preparation.

Authors are expected to review, verify, and revise all Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted content before manuscript submission.

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Content

Authors should disclose the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools whenever such technologies have made a meaningful contribution to the preparation of a manuscript. The disclosure should clearly describe the purpose for which Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used while confirming that the authors independently reviewed and validated the final content.

Author Responsibility

The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) does not diminish the responsibility of the authors for the submitted manuscript. Authors remain fully accountable for the accuracy, originality, interpretation, citations, data, conclusions, and overall integrity of their research.

All information generated or assisted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be carefully verified before submission. Authors are solely responsible for correcting any inaccuracies, unsupported statements, citation errors, or misleading content resulting from the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Authorship

Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, large language models, automated writing systems, and similar technologies cannot be recognized as authors or co-authors of a manuscript.

Only individuals who satisfy the journal's authorship requirements may receive authorship credit. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies cannot assume responsibility for scholarly work, approve a manuscript for publication, disclose competing interests, or accept accountability for published research.

Unacceptable Uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The following practices are considered inconsistent with responsible scholarly publishing:

• Generating fabricated research data, results, or experimental findings.
• Creating false, inaccurate, or non-existent citations and references.
• Manipulating images, figures, or research evidence in a misleading manner.
• Presenting Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content as original scholarly work without appropriate disclosure.
• Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to conceal plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other forms of publication misconduct.
• Employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any manner that compromises research integrity or publication ethics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Peer Review and Editorial Activities

Reviewers and editors are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all manuscripts received for evaluation. Confidential manuscripts, reviewer reports, editorial correspondence, unpublished research data, or author-identifying information should not be uploaded to publicly accessible Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms or external systems that could compromise confidentiality, intellectual property, or the integrity of the peer review process.

Editorial Assessment

Where the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) raises questions regarding transparency, originality, or ethical compliance, the Editorial Office may request clarification or additional information from the authors. Depending on the circumstances, the journal may require revisions, request further disclosures, delay editorial decisions while concerns are evaluated, or take other appropriate actions consistent with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Policy Review

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies continue to evolve, TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) may periodically review and revise this policy to reflect developments in scholarly publishing, research ethics, and internationally recognized best practices.

Commitment to Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) supports the ethical, transparent, and accountable use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in scholarly publishing. The journal encourages innovation while emphasizing that human authors remain responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, and reliability of all submitted and published research. Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) should strengthen scholarly communication without compromising the principles of academic honesty and ethical publication.