Generative AI Policy

Darunnajah in Economics (DIEC) recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI tools can support authors and researchers in academic writing and research activities. However, the use of AI must not compromise research integrity, originality, transparency, confidentiality, or authorship responsibility.

Use of AI by Authors

Authors may use AI-assisted tools for limited purposes such as:

  • grammar and language improvement;
  • spelling and proofreading;
  • translation assistance;
  • improving clarity and readability;
  • technical assistance in coding or data analysis.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and content of their manuscripts.

AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors because authorship requires human responsibility and accountability.

Authors must not use AI to:

  • fabricate or falsify data;
  • generate false research findings;
  • create or manipulate evidence;
  • fabricate references or citations;
  • commit or conceal plagiarism;
  • misrepresent the originality of the manuscript.

When the use of Generative AI has materially contributed to the preparation of a manuscript, authors should disclose its use appropriately in the manuscript.

AI and Research Data

Authors must not upload confidential, sensitive, unpublished, or personally identifiable research data to public or third-party AI systems when doing so could compromise research confidentiality, participant privacy, or data security.

Authors remain responsible for verifying all information, references, calculations, and statements generated or assisted by AI tools.

Use of AI by Reviewers

Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts under review.

Reviewers must not upload manuscripts, reviewer reports, unpublished research findings, or confidential manuscript information to Generative AI tools if such use could compromise confidentiality or intellectual property.

Reviewers remain responsible for the accuracy, fairness, and originality of their review reports.

Use of AI by Editors

Editors may use appropriate AI-assisted tools for limited administrative or language-support purposes, provided that confidentiality and editorial integrity are maintained.

Editors must not use AI to make final editorial decisions independently. Decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection must remain the responsibility of qualified human editors.

Transparency and Accountability

The use of AI does not transfer responsibility from authors, reviewers, or editors to the AI system.

Any AI-generated or AI-assisted content must be carefully checked by the responsible human user for:

  • accuracy;
  • originality;
  • factual reliability;
  • appropriate citation;
  • ethical compliance;
  • potential bias.

DIEC reserves the right to request clarification regarding the use of AI when necessary.

Ethical Principle

Darunnajah in Economics (DIEC) supports the responsible use of AI and Generative AI as supportive tools while maintaining the principle that human authors remain fully responsible and accountable for their scholarly work.

The journal may update this policy in accordance with developments in AI technology, research integrity, and international standards of scholarly publishing.