AI Policy

The Journal of International Students (JIS) permits the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support scholarly writing, provided that transparency, accuracy, and research integrity are maintained.

1. Use of AI by Authors

Authors may use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot) for language editing, organization, and clarity. However:

  • Authors must verify all content, including facts, data, and references
  • AI tools must not generate original research findings, fabricate data, or manipulate results
  • AI systems cannot be listed as authors

Disclosure Requirement

Authors must include a statement in the manuscript (Acknowledgments or Methods) describing:

  • Whether AI tools were used
  • The purpose of use

Example:

“The authors used ChatGPT to assist with language editing and manuscript organization. All content was reviewed and verified by the authors.”

2. Use of AI by Reviewers

Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality and must not upload manuscripts or identifiable content into AI tools. AI may be used only for limited purposes such as:

  • Improving clarity of feedback
  • Organizing notes

All evaluations must reflect the reviewer’s independent scholarly judgment.

3. Use of AI by Editors

Editors may use AI tools for administrative support (e.g., communication, workflow organization). All editorial decisions (acceptance, revision, rejection) are made solely by human editors and are based on scholarly merit.

4. Responsibility and Integrity

Authors, reviewers, and editors remain fully responsible for:

  • Accuracy and originality of content
  • Ethical use of AI tools
  • Compliance with journal policies

Failure to disclose or misuse of AI may result in rejection or retraction.

Publisher Disclaimer

The opinions, interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in articles published in the Journal of International Students are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors, editorial board, reviewers, publisher, sponsoring organizations, or affiliated institutions.

Authors retain full responsibility for the content of their manuscripts, including the accuracy of data, references, analyses, ethical compliance, and any use of artificial intelligence tools during the research and writing process.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Journal of International Students, its editors, editorial board members, reviewers, and publisher disclaim responsibility and liability for any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, consequences arising from the use of information contained in published articles, or any infringement of intellectual property rights. The publisher makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the published content.

The inclusion of AI-generated or AI-assisted content remains the sole responsibility of the authors. Neither the publisher nor the editors assume responsibility for content generated, modified, or influenced by artificial intelligence systems.