This artificial intelligence policy aims to establish the ethical and scientific principles regarding the use of AI technologies in articles submitted to Kalemname Journal. The primary objective of this policy is to ensure the proper, transparent, and ethical use of AI in academic writing and scientific analysis, while also safeguarding data security and academic integrity. Kalemname Journal is committed to closely following developments in the field of AI and to regularly updating this policy accordingly. This policy is consistent with the journal’s ethical principles and publication policies, and serves to support them.

AI tools may be used solely for surface-level edits -such as grammar, spelling, and stylistic consistency- with the aim of reducing human error. Beyond this, the use of AI -whether directly or indirectly- is not recommended in areas of academic responsibility such as content creation, development of scientific arguments, literature evaluation, or drawing conclusions.

Texts, images, tables, or analyses generated entirely by AI should not be conflated with the author’s original academic contribution. In cases of suspected AI use, the editorial board and editors may subject the article to additional ethical review and, if necessary, request a statement of clarification from the author. In such cases, the journal reserves the right to return the article or decline its publication. Kalemname Journal also commits to not using AI tools in its review and editorial processes.

Principles for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1) Transparency: Transparency must be maintained in every stage where AI is utilized. All instances of AI use must be clearly identified and transparently explained. The specific stages in which AI was used, the tools employed, the manner of their use, and the data collection methods must be clearly disclosed. Statements regarding the use of AI, as declared by the authors, will be included at the beginning of articles published in Kalemname Journal.

2) Accuracy: Content generated by AI must be carefully verified for accuracy. The data obtained must be verified through reliable, primary academic sources, and care must be taken to avoid the transmission of inaccurate information.

3) Responsibility: Authors bear full responsibility for all ethical, scientific, and legal consequences that may arise from the use of AI. The author must carefully evaluate at which stages and in what manner AI has been utilized and must assume full responsibility for all consequences of its use. Authors should be aware that AI tools may pose risks such as plagiarism, fabrication, false attribution, or misleading content generation; such issues will be considered the sole responsibility of the author.

4) Impartiality: Authors must clearly disclose any potential conflicts of interest and act in accordance with the principle of impartiality. To ensure the impartial use of AI tools, appropriate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms should be established.

5) Privacy and Security: During the use of AI tools, the confidentiality and security of personal data must be protected. Maximum care should be taken to safeguard the privacy of all parties involved in the processes of data collection, processing, and storage. Necessary technical and ethical security measures must be implemented.

6) Citation: AI tools should not be cited as sources in the bibliography or footnotes. However, any use of AI must be appropriately disclosed in the ethics statement section of the work and, where relevant, within the text. 

*In addition to the full article file, all authors submitting to the journal are required to duly complete the "Declaration Form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage" without omissions or inaccuracies.