History Studies AI Policy

History Studies diligently follows the new possibilities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the processes of scientific research and publishing. Specifically, generative artificial intelligence technologies (such as large language models) can contribute to researchers in areas such as idea development, literature review, language enhancement, and technical support. However, the use of these tools entails certain ethical and academic responsibilities.
In this context, the fundamental principles of the History Studies AI usage policy are presented below:

1. Academic Responsibility and Human Oversight

Authors are primarily responsible for the originality, accuracy, and scholarly integrity of the texts they submit. The use of generative artificial intelligence tools does not absolve this responsibility. AI-generated outputs must be meticulously reviewed and corrected where necessary. The automatic acceptance or uncontrolled use of AI-generated content is unacceptable.

2. Acceptable Uses of Artificial Intelligence

History Studies considers the use of AI tools acceptable in principle under the following circumstances:
o Idea development during the conceptual framework creation process,
o Linguistic improvement of texts written in English or other languages,
o Use as an auxiliary tool in literature reviews,
o Providing technical support for data analysis.

3. Artificial Intelligence Does Not Qualify for Authorship

AI tools cannot be recognized as authors of a research text. Authorship entails human-specific obligations such as academic responsibility, assignment of copyright, being a party to a publishing agreement, and committing to scholarly integrity. These qualifications cannot be assumed by AI systems.

4. Transparency and Declaration Obligation

Authors are expected to clearly declare their use of generative AI tools. The declaration must include the name of the tool used (along with version information), the purpose for which it was used, and how it was used. In articles, this disclosure should preferably be presented in the “Methodology” or “Acknowledgements” sections.

5. Unacceptable Uses

History Studies considers the following uses unethical and incompatible with academic integrity:
o Direct and uncontrolled use of AI-generated texts,
o Generation of synthetic data to replace missing or erroneous data,
o Creation of misleading content, fabricated references, or fake visuals,
o Production of summaries or supplementary materials generated by AI but not subjected to human review.

6. Manipulation of Visuals and Data

The manipulative use of AI tools in the production of tables, figures, graphs, and visuals used in original research is not permitted. The accuracy and source of visual materials must be clearly stated.

7. Editor and Reviewer Ethics

Editors and reviewers must not upload files, visuals, or data content submitted by authors to any generative AI tool during the evaluation process. Such use carries serious risks regarding confidentiality and data security. Personal AI tools may only be used for language correction support; however, all responsibility remains with the reviewer.

8. Policy Updates

AI technologies are rapidly evolving. Therefore, this journal's relevant policy will be periodically reviewed and updated as necessary. Our guiding principles in this process are academic honesty, adherence to ethical principles, and the indispensability of human oversight.

For detailed information, please see. Ethical Guidelines on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research and Publication Activities (Turkish)