Generative AI Policy
- Introduction
Suhuf: Qur'anic Studies and Culture acknowledges the rapid advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and its increasing use in scholarly writing and academic publishing. While these technologies may enhance efficiency and linguistic clarity, they also raise significant concerns related to authorship, accountability, accuracy, and research integrity.
This policy aims to ensure the ethical, transparent, and responsible use of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in all stages of the publication process.
- Core Principles
2.1 Human Authorship and Accountability
- Only human authors are eligible for authorship.
- Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.
- Authors are fully responsible for the content, accuracy, and integrity of their manuscripts.
2.2 Transparency and Disclosure
- Any use of Generative AI must be clearly disclosed.
- Disclosure must specify:
- The tool used
- The purpose of use
- The extent of use
2.3 Integrity and Reliability
- AI-generated outputs may contain inaccuracies, biases, or fabricated information.
- Authors must critically review and verify all AI-assisted content prior to submission.
- Classification of AI Use
To promote clarity, the journal adopts a classification framework for AI use:
Level 1 – Minimal Assistance (No Disclosure Required)
- Basic spelling or grammar correction
- Minor language editing without content alteration
Level 2 – Assisted Writing (Disclosure Required)
- Paraphrasing or summarizing text
- Improving readability or structure
- Translating content
Level 3 – Substantive Content Generation (Strict Disclosure Required)
- Drafting sections of the manuscript
- Generating arguments or explanations
- Producing tables, figures, or illustrative materials
Level 4 – Prohibited Use
- Fabricating data, references, or citations
- Generating unverifiable or misleading scholarly claims
- Replacing critical academic reasoning with AI-generated content
- Policy for Authors
4.1 Permitted Use
Authors may use Generative AI for:
- Language refinement and clarity improvement
- Structural organization of text
- Preliminary idea exploration
4.2 Prohibited Use
Authors must not:
- Submit AI-generated content without validation
- Use AI to generate or manipulate research data
- Present AI-generated material as original scholarly insight
4.3 Mandatory Disclosure
Authors must include a disclosure statement in their manuscript.
Example:
“The authors used [name of AI tool] to assist with language editing and clarity. All content has been reviewed and approved by the authors.”
- Policy for Reviewers
- Reviewers must not upload manuscripts or any part of them into Generative AI tools.
- The peer review process must remain confidential and conducted independently.
- Any limited use of AI must not compromise confidentiality or objectivity.
- Policy for Editors
- Editors are responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy.
- Editors may use AI tools for administrative purposes (e.g., screening or language checks), provided confidentiality is preserved.
- Editorial decisions must rely on human expertise and academic judgment.
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Manuscripts must not be uploaded into AI systems that may store, reuse, or expose confidential data.
- All parties must safeguard the privacy and intellectual property of submitted works.
- Ethical Considerations
The use of Generative AI must align with the journal’s commitment to:
- Academic integrity
- Originality of scholarship
- Proper attribution of sources
- Responsible and ethical research practices
- Compliance and Sanctions
Failure to comply with this policy may result in:
- Rejection of the manuscript
- Retraction of published articles
- Notification to authors’ affiliated institutions (if necessary)
- Policy Review
This policy will be periodically updated to reflect developments in AI technologies and international publishing standards.
Please download the Author Declaration Form using the link provided below:
