Generative AI Policy

The PUP Journal of Science and Technology (PUPJST) recognize the growing use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic research and writing. In alignment with international publishing standards and the principles of academic integrity, this statement sets out the journal's position on the use of such tools by authors, peer reviewers, and editors.

 Authorship

Generative AI tools, including but not limited to large language models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, or other AI applications, may not be listed as authors or co-authors of any manuscript submitted to PUPJST. Authorship carries responsibility for the integrity of the work, and only human beings can fulfil that responsibility.

 Use by Authors

Authors may use generative AI tools for supportive tasks such as language editing, grammar correction, and readability improvement, provided the intellectual content originates entirely with the authors. AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, generate results, produce substantial portions of original text, or otherwise misrepresent the nature of the research. Authors remain fully accountable for all submitted content, including any portions that were AI-assisted.

Disclosure

Any use of a generative AI tool during manuscript preparation must be disclosed in a dedicated statement placed after the Acknowledgments section. The disclosure must name the tool(s) used and describe the specific purpose(s) for which they were employed. If no AI tools were used, authors are still required to include a statement confirming this.

Sample disclosure — AI tools used

The authors used [tool name] during the preparation of this manuscript for the purpose of (e.g., language editing / grammar checking). All AI-assisted content was reviewed and verified by the authors, who take full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the published work.

Sample disclosure — No AI tools used

The authors confirm that no generative artificial intelligence tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.

Use by peer reviewers

Peer reviewers must not use generative AI tools to produce, draft, or substantially assist in writing their reviews. The peer review process relies on expert human judgment and submitting AI-generated content as one's own review violates the confidentiality and integrity of the process. Reviewers must also not input any manuscript content into AI platforms, as this constitutes a breach of confidentiality.

Use by editors

Editors must exercise independent judgment in all editorial decisions. Generative AI tools may not be used to make or influence acceptance, rejection, or revision decisions. Editors must likewise protect the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not share manuscript content with AI platforms.

Enforcement

Manuscripts found to be in violation of this policy, including undisclosed or prohibited AI use, may be rejected at any stage of the editorial process or retracted after publication. The PUPJST Editorial Board reserves the right to investigate suspected violations and to take appropriate action in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

 

References:

•Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) — Guidelines on AI and Authorship (2023)

•International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) — Recommendations for the Conduct of Scholarly Work

•Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley Publisher AI Policies (2023–2024)

•Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) — Guidelines on Academic Integrity