AI Usage Policy

The International Journal of Information Technology and Computing (ITX Journal) recognizes the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and AI-assisted tools in scientific research and scholarly publishing.

The journal supports the responsible, transparent, and ethical use of AI technologies while maintaining the principles of academic integrity, originality, authorship responsibility, and scientific reliability.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to comply with this policy when using AI-related tools during the research, writing, review, and publication processes.

Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to the use of:

  • Generative AI tools
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • AI-assisted writing tools
  • AI-based image generation tools
  • AI coding assistants
  • Automated data analysis systems

including systems such as:

  • OpenAI AI tools
  • Google AI systems
  • Microsoft AI assistants

Responsible Use of AI

Authors may use AI tools for limited assistance purposes such as:

  • Language improvement
  • Grammar correction
  • Code assistance
  • Data visualization support
  • Formatting support
  • Research organization

provided that authors maintain full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript.

Mandatory Disclosure

Authors must clearly disclose any significant use of AI tools in the manuscript preparation process.

Disclosure should include:

  • Name of the AI tool used
  • Purpose of usage
  • Extent of AI assistance

Example disclosure:

 
The authors used AI-assisted tools for language editing and manuscript formatting. All scientific content, analysis, and conclusions were reviewed and verified by the authors.
 

AI Cannot Be an Author

AI systems and automated tools:

 
Cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.
 

AI tools cannot:

  • Take responsibility for research
  • Approve manuscripts
  • Declare conflicts of interest
  • Hold copyright
  • Participate in ethical accountability

Authorship is limited to human contributors only.

Author Responsibilities

Authors remain fully responsible for:

  • Scientific accuracy
  • Originality of content
  • Citation accuracy
  • Ethical compliance
  • Data integrity
  • Final manuscript content

The use of AI does not reduce author accountability.

Prohibited AI Practices

The journal strictly prohibits the use of AI tools for:

  • Fabricating research data
  • Generating fake references
  • Producing misleading results
  • Manipulating images dishonestly
  • Creating fraudulent peer reviews
  • Generating fabricated scientific claims

Any misuse of AI may be treated as research misconduct.

AI-Generated Images & Figures

Authors using AI-generated figures, images, or illustrations must:

  • Clearly disclose AI generation
  • Ensure originality and legality
  • Avoid misleading visual manipulation
  • Confirm ownership and usage rights

The editorial office may request additional clarification regarding AI-generated visual content.

AI & Peer Review Confidentiality

Reviewers and editors must not upload confidential manuscripts or unpublished materials into public AI systems or external platforms that may compromise confidentiality or intellectual property rights.

AI Use in Peer Review

Reviewers may use AI tools only for limited support purposes such as:

  • Language improvement
  • Readability assistance
  • Technical organization

Reviewers remain fully responsible for:

  • Scientific evaluation
  • Ethical judgment
  • Confidentiality
  • Final review recommendations

AI & Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that AI-generated content:

  • Does not contain plagiarism
  • Does not copy copyrighted materials
  • Does not generate fabricated citations
  • Is properly reviewed and verified

All manuscripts remain subject to plagiarism screening.

Ethical Compliance

The journal follows international ethical publishing standards related to AI usage and scholarly integrity, including recommendations from:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics
  • Springer Nature
  • Elsevier

Editorial Rights

The journal reserves the right to:

  • Request clarification regarding AI usage
  • Require revisions or disclosures
  • Reject manuscripts involving unethical AI practices
  • Investigate suspected AI-related misconduct

Future Policy Updates

As AI technologies evolve rapidly, the journal may update this policy periodically to align with international publishing standards and emerging ethical recommendations.

Authors are encouraged to review the latest version of the AI Usage Policy before submission.

Commitment to Responsible Innovation

ITX Journal supports innovation in Artificial Intelligence while emphasizing transparency, accountability, scientific integrity, and responsible scholarly communication within the global research community.