Basic Principles and Responsibilities for Authors in the Use of Generative AI
Authorship and Responsibility:
Under no circumstances should generative AI tools be written as authors or co-authors.
Authors are solely responsible for the content, accuracy, and originality of the articles.

The use of AI tools does not exempt authors from their scientific and ethical obligations.
Transparency and Disclosure:
All instances where AI tools are used must be clearly declared in the article.
This declaration must be included in the "Method" or "Acknowledgements" section of the article.
The declaration must explain in detail the full names of the tools used, their version numbers, how they were used, and for what purposes.
Permitted Uses
1. Language and Readability Improvements:
The use of AI may be considered appropriate for authors to improve grammar, spelling, punctuation, and narrative fluency in their own texts.
Such edits should not change the content of the original text, but should only increase its readability.
2. Idea Development and Research Planning:
They can be used as auxiliary tools in the processes of creating research questions, generating ideas and planning research.
However, the conceptual basis and methodological framework of the research should essentially be shaped by the researcher's original scientific perspective.
3. Code Assistance and Data Analysis:
Auxiliary tools can be used in the process of creating codes for data analysis, but the consistency and appropriateness of statistical analyses belong to the author.
4. Organization in Literature Reviews:
They can be used as auxiliary tools in organizing and categorizing existing literature. However, the depth and accuracy of the literature review are the author's responsibility.
Restricted or Prohibited Areas of Use
1. Content Creation:
It is not accepted for AI to write the basic parts of the article such as the abstract, introduction, literature review or discussion in their entirety.
The outputs produced by AI should be evaluated only as a draft and should be changed, improved and checked in detail by the authors.
2. Production and Interpretation of Results:
AI cannot be used to create, report or interpret research results.
The authors are solely responsible for the accuracy, scope and validity of the data analysis results.
3. Source Creation and Citation:
It is strictly forbidden to create fabricated or unverifiable sources using AI tools or to refer to non-existent studies.
All sources must be approved by the authors and properly cited.
4. Academic Writing and Argument Development:
The author is responsible for developing the argument, theoretical contributions and basic theses of the article.
AI can only play a role as a supporting tool in these processes.
Procedures to be Applied in Case of Policy Violation:
If the use of AI is not disclosed or is used in a manner that violates the rules, the article may be rejected.
If a violation of the rules is found in published articles, procedures such as retraction of the article or publication of a correction may be applied.
Repeated violations may result in the author not being accepted in future submissions to our journal.

Policies for Editors on Productive AI Use

Privacy and Intellectual Property Responsibility:
Editors should not upload unpublished articles or related files, images, and information to AI tools.
Editors are primarily responsible for protecting the confidentiality of article content and the intellectual property rights of the author.
Use of AI in Review Process:
Editors may use AI tools only as permitted by the journal management during the article review phase (e.g., eligibility check, referee selection).
Any use of AI requires that authors be notified.
Evaluation of Authors’ AI Declarations:
Editors are required to carefully review authors’ statements regarding AI use and request additional information when needed.
It is the editors’ duty to evaluate whether AI use complies with our journal policies.
Management of Suspicious Cases:
In cases where there is uncertainty about AI use, editors should openly discuss the issue with authors and, if necessary, request additional evidence.
Situations requiring detailed review should be communicated to the journal management.
Monitor Policy Updates:
Editors should monitor developments in generative AI technologies and our journal's policy updates periodically
Policies for Reviewers on Generative AI Use
Privacy and Ethical Responsibility:
Reviewers should never upload unpublished manuscripts or related files submitted to them for review to generative AI tools.
Such actions may constitute a breach of confidentiality and compromise intellectual property rights.
Use of AI in Review Process:
Reviewers should avoid using generative AI tools in the article review process.
Review processes should be conducted with the reviewer's own expertise and knowledge.

Detection of AI Use:
Reviewers should try to detect possible undeclared AI use in the articles they review and report suspected cases to the editors.
However, these determinations should be based on objective evaluation criteria.
Evaluation Ethics:
Reviewers should fairly evaluate authors regarding AI use, keeping our journal's rules separate from their own personal preferences and biases.
In evaluations, criticisms regarding AI use should be presented in a constructive manner and in accordance with our journal's policies.
AI Use Policy in Creating Visuals, Graphics and Tables
As Düzce University Journal of Science and Technology, we have an open approach to technological developments. We are aware of the potential of productive AI technologies in visual, graphic and table creation processes and believe that these tools can add value to academic studies. However, in order to maintain scientific integrity and ethical principles, we have adopted the following basic principles and policies regarding the use of these technologies:
1. Transparency and Disclosure:
If AI tools are used to create images, graphs, and tables, this should be clearly stated in the description below the relevant image, along with the name of the AI ​​tool used, its version, and the purpose for which it was used.
2. Scientific Integrity and Accountability:
The scientific validity and appropriateness of images produced using AI are the sole responsibility of the authors.
All published visual materials must accurately reflect the authors' own research results and scientific understanding.
Permitted Uses
1. Conceptual Diagrams and Explanatory Visuals:
Generative AI can be used to visualize theoretical constructs, conceptual models, or processes.
Visuals created in this way must accurately reflect the authors' own interpretations and explanations.
2. Data Visualization:
Authors are encouraged to use AI tools to visually present their own research data.
These tools can be used to improve visual quality in graphic, diagram, and table designs.
3. Illustrations and Representational Visuals:
AI can be used to create representational visuals or illustrations to simplify and explain complex concepts.
The visuals created should help readers easily understand the concepts and should not mislead them.