1. Introduction

 

Abhinavdhara (ABHINAVDHARA) – IJIIS recognizes the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic research, writing, editing, translation, data analysis, and scholarly communication. The journal acknowledges that AI-based tools may assist researchers in improving efficiency and accessibility; however, their use must follow the principles of academic integrity, transparency, originality, and ethical responsibility. This policy aims to establish responsible practices regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in manuscript preparation and publication.

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2. Principles of AI Usage

Authors, reviewers, and editors may use AI tools only as supportive aids and not as substitutes for human intellectual contribution.

The final responsibility for:

• Accuracy of information

• Originality of research

• Ethical compliance

• Interpretation of results

• Authorship responsibility

remains entirely with the human authors.

 

3. AI Tools and Authorship

Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, or similar systems cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of manuscripts submitted to Abhinavdhara Journal.

Authorship requires:

• Intellectual contribution

• Critical analysis

• Responsibility for the research content

• Approval of the final manuscript

AI tools do not fulfill these requirements.

 

4. Permitted Use of AI Tools

Authors may use AI tools for limited assistance, including:

• Language improvement and grammar correction.

• Improving readability and academic presentation.

• Translation assistance.

• Formatting assistance.

• Generating ideas for research discussion.

• Assistance in organizing information.

However, authors must carefully verify all AI-assisted content before submission.

 

5. Disclosure of AI Usage

Authors must disclose significant use of AI tools during manuscript preparation.

If AI tools have been used for:

• Content generation

• Data analysis

• Image creation

• Translation of substantial portions

• Research assistance

the authors should provide a statement in the manuscript.

Example:

AI Disclosure Statement:
The authors used [Name of AI Tool] for language improvement and editorial assistance. The authors have reviewed and verified all content and remain fully responsible for the accuracy and originality of the manuscript.

 

6. Prohibited Use of AI

The following practices are not acceptable:

• Submitting AI-generated text as original research without disclosure.

• Using AI to create false references or inaccurate citations.

• Generating fabricated data, results, or research findings.

• Using AI to manipulate research outcomes.

• Presenting AI-generated content as personal scholarly contribution.

Such practices may be treated as academic misconduct.

 

7. AI-Generated Images, Figures, and Data

Authors must disclose the use of AI-generated:

• Images

• Illustrations

• Graphs

• Figures

• Visual content

• Synthetic data

Authors must ensure that:

• The use of AI-generated material complies with copyright requirements.

• It does not violate intellectual property rights.

• It is clearly acknowledged in the manuscript.

 

8. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for:

• Checking the accuracy of AI-assisted information.

• Ensuring proper citations and references.

• Maintaining originality.

• Avoiding plagiarism.

• Ensuring ethical research practices.

The use of AI does not reduce or transfer authors' responsibility for published content.

 

9. AI Use in Peer Review

Reviewers and editors must maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

Reviewers should not upload unpublished manuscripts or confidential research information to external AI tools, as this may compromise:

• Confidentiality

• Intellectual property rights

• Research security

AI tools may be used only for limited assistance while maintaining ethical standards.

 

10. Editorial Use of AI

The Editorial Team may use AI-based tools for administrative and language-related assistance, such as:

• Improving communication.

• Organizing editorial workflows.

• Supporting plagiarism detection processes.

However, final editorial decisions shall always be made by qualified human editors.

 

11. Violation of AI Policy

Failure to comply with this AI Policy may result in:

• Manuscript rejection.

• Request for clarification.

• Withdrawal of accepted manuscripts.

• Retraction of published articles in serious cases.

Actions will be taken according to the journal's Publication Ethics and Retraction Policy.

 

12. Final Statement

Abhinavdhara (ABHINAVDHARA) – IJIIS encourages responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence technologies while preserving the principles of academic integrity, originality, and human scholarly contribution.

The journal believes that AI should support researchers but should not replace human creativity, critical thinking, and academic responsibility.

 

Journal:
Abhinavdhara (IJIIS – International Journal of Innovation in Indic Studies)

Publisher: Shabdarambh: Global Academy of Culture, Languages & Wellness

Publication Model: Open Access
License: CC BY 4.0
DOI Prefix: 10.67754
Publication Frequency: Biannual