Guidelines on the Use of AI
The Journal of Engineering Research (Libya) values transparency and integrity in the scientific process. While we recognize the role of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in aiding researchers, these tools must be used responsibly. The authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and ethical compliance of their research, and are explicitly required to disclose how they used artificial intelligence.
To ensure clarity for peer reviewers and readers, any use of AI tools must be formally disclosed. The disclosure statement must be placed in a dedicated section titled "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted Technologies in the Writing Process," located immediately before the References list.
Authors are required to specify the following:
- Tool Name and Version: (e.g., ChatGPT-4, Claude 3).
- Scope of Use: (e.g., language editing, structuring, summarizing).
- Human Oversight: Confirmation that final outputs were manually verified.
Declaration of AI in the writing process: During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [Insert Tool Name] in order to [e.g., improve language and grammatical correctness]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the final content of the publication.
Declaration of AI in the writing process: The authors employed [Insert Tool Name] to assist in [e.g., organizing the initial manuscript structure and summarizing preliminary literature]. The authors subsequently verified all facts and citations. The final manuscript was produced through significant human intervention and critical review, and the authors remain accountable for the integrity of the work.
Declaration of AI in the writing process: The author(s) did not use generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the preparation of this manuscript.
- Citing AI as an Author: Manuscripts listing an AI tool as a co-author will be rejected immediately.
- Direct Fact-Reporting: Authors must not use AI to generate new scientific facts, data, or citations without independent verification, as AI is prone to "hallucinations" (generating false information).
