Generative AI Policy

JEIST recognizes that generative artificial intelligence tools may be used responsibly as assistive technologies. AI systems do not meet authorship criteria and must not be listed as authors because they cannot consent to publication, declare competing interests, or be accountable for the work.

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, citations, interpretation, and ethical compliance of the entire manuscript. AI use that generates or substantively alters content, code, analysis, images, or translation affecting the scholarly presentation must be disclosed transparently in the methods or acknowledgements, identifying the tool, version where known, purpose, and affected part of the manuscript. Basic spelling, grammar, or formatting assistance need not be disclosed.

Authors must verify all AI outputs and ensure that no fabricated facts, data, quotations, or references are included and that copyright and confidentiality are protected. AI must not replace the authors' scholarly judgment. Editors and reviewers must not upload unpublished manuscripts or confidential review material to publicly accessible generative AI systems. Editorial and peer-review decisions must be made by humans.