Artificial Intelligence Tools Usage Policy

Artificial Intelligence Tools Usage Policy

Introduction:
With the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT by OpenAI, these technologies have become increasingly valuable in supporting researchers throughout various stages of the scientific process—from idea generation and drafting to text revision and language improvement. However, their use requires a clear ethical framework to ensure academic integrity and transparency.

1. General Guidelines for Using AI Tools

  • Academic Responsibility:
    Full responsibility for the accuracy of content, academic integrity, and citations remains with the researcher or student, even when AI tools are used.

  • Verification of Information:
    All information generated through AI tools must be verified, especially references, numerical data, and historical facts.

  • No Full Dependence:
    AI tools must not be used to produce an entire research paper without the researcher’s intellectual and scholarly contribution. Doing so constitutes a violation of academic integrity standards.

2. Permitted Uses of AI Tools

AI tools such as ChatGPT may be used for:

  • Generating initial research ideas.

  • Paraphrasing and enhancing academic writing style.

  • Summarizing lengthy texts.

  • Assisting with translation of research content.

  • Providing non-analytical linguistic or structural improvements.

3. Prohibited Uses of AI Tools

AI tools must not be used for:

  • Producing scientific analysis without careful review and validation by the researcher.

  • Generating fabricated research results or falsifying data.

  • Inserting fake or non-existent references and sources.

4. Disclosure of AI Use

Researchers must disclose the use of AI tools in the methodology, acknowledgments, or appendices section, depending on the nature of the research.

Suggested disclosure statement:

“ChatGPT (by OpenAI) was used as a language assistant to rephrase certain paragraphs and improve style, without generating scientific content or research results. All information and content were verified by the author.”

5. Researcher Commitment

The use of AI tools is recognized as part of modern research skills, provided that researchers adhere to the following principles:

  • Transparency

  • Academic Integrity

  • Critical Verification of all AI-generated outputs