Generative AI Policies

The implementation of these policies has been prompted by the growing influence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies, which are expected to play an increasingly prominent role in scholarly content creation. The objective of these policies is to enhance transparency and provide clear guidance for authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other contributors.

Journal of Tourism and Gastronomy Studies (JOTAGS) will continue to monitor developments in this area and will revise or refine its policies as necessary to remain aligned with emerging practices, ethical standards, and international guidelines in scholarly publishing.

For Authors

1. Purpose and Scope: This policy outlines the acceptable use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the preparation and submission of scholarly work to JOTAGS. It aims to ensure transparency, uphold academic integrity, and clarify authors’ responsibilities.

2. Acceptable Use of Generative AI Tools: Authors may use generative AI tools for limited and supportive purposes, such as:

  • Language refinement and grammar correction,
  • Generating illustrative material (e.g., images or figures) with appropriate disclosure,
  • Structuring or outlining draft content, provided intellectual contribution remains with the authors.

3. Prohibited Use: AI tools must not be used for generating core scientific content, results, conclusions, or substantial parts of the manuscript in a manner that misrepresents authorship. Misuse may result in manuscript rejection or retraction.

4. Disclosure Requirements: Authors must explicitly disclose the use of AI tools in a designated section. Example: “Portions of this manuscript’s language were refined using ChatGPT (OpenAI, 2025).”

5. Authorship and Accountability: Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors remain fully accountable for the originality and accuracy of their work.

For Reviewers

1. Confidentiality: Reviewers must not input confidential or unpublished manuscript content into publicly accessible AI systems. The intellectual assessment must remain entirely the reviewer’s own.

2. Prohibited Use: Generating entire peer review reports using AI tools or using AI-generated output as a substitute for expert judgment is strictly prohibited.

For Editors

1. Ethical Considerations: Editors must not use AI tools to make or influence editorial decisions. AI tools are not substitutes for editorial expertise or accountability.

2. Confidentiality and Data Security: All manuscript-related materials must be treated as confidential. Publicly accessible AI platforms should not be used for processing manuscript files.