The Electronic Journal of Language and Education (EJLE) recognizes the potential contributions of artificial intelligence tools to scientific research while taking into account scientific integrity, originality, accountability, data security, and human oversight in the use of these technologies.
This policy covers generative artificial intelligence systems and other AI-assisted technologies used in manuscript preparation, research, data analysis, peer review, and editorial processes.
EJLE's fundamental approach is to regard artificial intelligence as an auxiliary tool used under human supervision rather than as a substitute for researchers in scientific studies. AI use must not compromise the originality, scientific reliability, ethical compliance, or confidentiality of the review process.
Authors must not use AI-assisted tools in ways that compromise the scientific originality and reliability of their research. These tools must not relieve researchers of their scientific responsibilities.
AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and scientific integrity of the entire manuscript, including content generated or edited with AI assistance.
AI-generated text, references, analyses, images, and other content must be verified by the authors before being incorporated into the study. AI outputs must not be regarded as scientific evidence, and references must not be used without consulting the original publications.
EJLE permits the use of AI-assisted tools in accordance with the following principles.
Authors who use AI-assisted tools during manuscript preparation to correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, improve clarity of expression, enhance academic language, or translate text must explicitly disclose such use. This requirement covers basic spelling and grammar corrections, punctuation checks, academic language editing, translation, text generation, and rewriting of existing texts. Authors must disclose the name of the AI tool used, the model or version information, if applicable, and the purpose of its use under the heading "AI Use Statement" at the end of the manuscript.
Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy, originality, scientific meaning, and terminological consistency of texts generated, edited, or translated with AI assistance. The use of AI does not relieve authors of their responsibility for the scientific content of the manuscript.
Artificial intelligence cannot replace researchers' scientific reasoning, original interpretations, or evaluations of research findings.
When AI-generated scientific content is used, authors must:
Independently verify the accuracy of the generated information and references.
Ensure the originality of the text and compliance with citation rules.
Remove incorrect, incomplete, misleading, or unverifiable information from the study.
Explicitly disclose the nature and extent of AI use to the journal.
Authors retain ultimate responsibility for the scientific contribution, main arguments, and conclusions of their research.
In studies where AI tools are used as a methodological component of the research, the tool, model, version information, if applicable, purpose of use, and function within the research process must be clearly specified.
When AI is used for data analysis or generating research results, sufficient technical details must be provided to allow scientific evaluation and, where possible, replication of the method used. When necessary, the prompts, model settings, and validation procedures should be shared as supplementary materials.
The accuracy and reliability of findings obtained through AI must be verified by the researchers.
Particularly in educational research, the authenticity, confidentiality, and compliance with research ethics of participant data generated or processed using AI must be maintained. AI-generated data cannot be presented as data obtained from actual participants. The use of simulations and synthetic data must be explicitly stated in the Methods section.
During manuscript submission, the corresponding author must declare whether generative artificial intelligence was used in preparing the study through the online submission system.
Uses requiring disclosure include AI-assisted text generation, proofreading, extensive rewriting, translation, image or figure generation, research data analysis, code development, and generation of findings.
The disclosure must specify the name of the tool used, model or version information, if applicable, the purpose of use, and the stages of the study in which it was used. If AI was used in the research design, data collection, or analysis, the necessary technical details must also be provided in the Methods section.
Example of Use in Manuscript Preparation
In preparing this study, [tool/model name] was used for [purpose of use]. Content generated or edited with AI assistance was reviewed and verified by the authors. The authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the scientific content of the manuscript.
Example of Use in the Research Process
In this research, [tool/model name and version] was used for [specific task] during [research stage]. The process of use was described in the relevant Methods section, and the resulting outputs were verified using [validation method].
EJLE does not accept the use of artificial intelligence in ways that compromise research integrity. Generating nonexistent references, research data, participant statements, statistical results, or other scientific evidence through AI and presenting them as genuine is prohibited.
When AI-generated images, tables, or figures are used, the methods by which these materials were generated must be explained. AI-generated images cannot be used as substitutes for actual research findings or data that have not been obtained.
References suggested by AI tools must be verified against the original publications. AI outputs cannot be cited as primary academic sources supporting scientific claims. In studies where an AI tool is the direct subject of research, appropriate citations may be provided for the technical documentation and relevant publications of the system used.
Authors are required to consider the data processing, storage, and confidentiality conditions of the AI tools they use during the research process.
In particular, personal data, interview recordings, audio and video files, and information that could enable the identification of students, teachers, children, and other research participants must not be uploaded to third-party AI systems without meeting the necessary ethical and legal requirements.
When research data are processed using AI tools, researchers are responsible for obtaining the necessary ethical approvals, informing participants, and implementing data security measures.
Anonymization of data alone does not guarantee the security of the AI system used. Researchers must also evaluate the confidentiality and data retention policies of the systems they use.
EJLE upholds scientific expertise, independence, and confidentiality in its peer-review process. The scientific evaluation of manuscripts must be conducted by reviewers, and this responsibility must not be delegated to artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Reviewers are required to maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and related documents submitted to them for evaluation. Reviewers must not upload manuscripts under review, either in whole or in part, to third-party AI systems. AI systems must not be used to conduct scientific evaluations or generate peer-review reports on behalf of reviewers.
Reviewers are fully responsible for all opinions, criticisms, and recommendations expressed in their peer-review reports.
EJLE adopts the principles of confidentiality, impartiality, data security, and human oversight in the use of AI in editorial processes.
Editors must not upload any part or the entirety of manuscripts submitted for evaluation to third-party AI systems where confidentiality cannot be guaranteed without the explicit permission of the authors.
AI tools may be used in secure systems approved by the journal, provided that appropriate oversight is maintained, for auxiliary tasks related to language and formatting checks, bibliographic verification, and publication production.
Editors are responsible for evaluating the scientific quality of manuscripts, interpreting reviewer reports, and making acceptance or rejection decisions. These decisions must not be delegated to AI systems.
EJLE evaluates violations of scientific integrity arising from AI use within the framework of research and publication ethics.
Failure to disclose AI use, presentation of nonexistent references or data, generation of misleading images, unauthorized sharing of personal data, and use of AI outputs without scientific verification may warrant investigation.
The journal may request additional explanations, technical information, or supporting documentation regarding AI use from authors when deemed necessary.
The results of automated detection tools designed to identify AI-generated content are not accepted as sufficient evidence of an ethical violation on their own. Such results are examined by the relevant editors, and explanations may be requested from authors when necessary.
Identified violations are evaluated under the journal's Publication Ethics Policy according to their nature and severity. Where necessary, measures such as corrections, withdrawal of the manuscript from the review process, or retraction of a published article may be implemented.
This policy applies to new manuscript submissions made following its publication on the journal's website.
EJLE reserves the right to update its policy in response to developments in AI technologies and changes in national and international standards of scholarly publishing.
Changes to the policy will be published on the journal's website. Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to comply with the current policy provisions applicable to them.