GenAI Policy

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use Policy

Ethnomathematics Journal recognizes that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools may support academic writing and research activities. The journal adopts a transparency-based approach aligned with international scholarly publishing standards and recommendations associated with Scopus content selection policies.

  1. Acceptable Use of Generative AI

Authors may use GenAI or AI-assisted technologies for limited purposes such as:

  • language editing and grammar improvement,
  • improving clarity or readability,
  • formatting assistance,
  • data processing or analysis when scientifically appropriate.

All use of AI tools must be conducted under meaningful human supervision.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted work.

  1. Disclosure Requirement

Any substantive use of Generative AI must be clearly disclosed at submission.

Authors must provide an AI Disclosure Statement including:

  • the name of the AI tool,
  • the purpose of its use,
  • the extent of human review and oversight.

The disclosure should appear in:

  • the Acknowledgements section, or
  • the Methods section when AI forms part of the research process.

Routine grammar or spelling checks do not require disclosure.

  1. Authorship and Accountability

Generative AI tools:

  • cannot be listed as authors or co-authors,
  • cannot assume responsibility for published work.

Authorship requires intellectual accountability and approval of the final manuscript, which can only be fulfilled by human authors.

All authors remain accountable for:

  • factual accuracy,
  • originality,
  • appropriate citation,
  • ethical compliance.
  1. Use of AI in Figures, Images, and Visual Materials

The journal does not permit the use of generative AI tools to create or manipulate figures, images, or artwork submitted as research evidence, unless:

  • the AI use is part of the research methodology, and
  • the process is transparently described in the Methods section.

Standard adjustments (brightness, contrast, or color balance) are allowed provided they do not alter scientific meaning.

  1. Confidentiality in Peer Review

Editors and reviewers must not upload submitted manuscripts, reviewer reports, or confidential editorial materials into generative AI systems, as this may violate confidentiality and data protection obligations.

  1. Human Oversight and Ethical Responsibility

Generative AI outputs may contain inaccuracies, bias, or fabricated information. Authors, reviewers, and editors must critically evaluate all AI-assisted content before use.

The journal maintains human editorial oversight at all stages of the publication process.

AI Disclosure Example (for Authors)

“The authors used [Tool Name] to assist with language editing and manuscript organization. All content was reviewed and verified by the authors, who take full responsibility for the final manuscript.”