AI Policy

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AI Policy

Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1. Purpose and Scope

Regards Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. In response to the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scholarly and artistic practices, this policy defines the acceptable use of AI tools in submitted manuscripts.

This policy aligns with international best practices and supports Scopus requirements regarding:

  • Transparency in authorship and research processes
  • Accountability of contributors
  • Integrity of the scholarly record

2. Principles

The journal adopts the following core principles:

  • Transparency: All uses of AI must be clearly disclosed
  • Accountability: Authors are fully responsible for all submitted content
  • Integrity: AI must not compromise originality, accuracy, or ethics
  • Confidentiality: Editorial and peer review processes must remain secure

3. Authorship and Responsibility

  • AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.
  • Only human authors are eligible for authorship and must take full responsibility for the content.
  • Authors are accountable for:
    • The accuracy and validity of all information
    • Proper citation and avoidance of plagiarism
    • The originality of interpretations and arguments

4. Acceptable Uses of AI

AI tools may be used only as support tools, not as substitutes for scholarly or artistic contribution.

4.1 Permitted Uses (with mandatory disclosure)

  • Language editing and translation
  • Improving clarity and structure of writing
  • Literature search assistance (with verification)
  • Transcription or coding support

4.2 Use in Artistic and Practice-Based Research

Given the journal's focus, AI may be used as part of creative or research processes, including:

  • AI-generated scripts, images, or audiovisual material
  • AI-assisted dramaturgy, scenography, or performance design
  • Experimental artistic research involving generative systems

In such cases, AI must be:

  • Clearly identified as a tool or object of study
  • Fully described in methodology
  • Critically analyzed within the research context

5. Prohibited Uses

The following uses are not permitted:

  • Submission of AI-generated text as original scholarship without human intellectual contribution
  • Fabrication of data, references, or sources using AI
  • Undisclosed use of AI tools
  • Misrepresentation of AI-generated content as entirely human-created

6. Mandatory Disclosure of AI Use

All submissions must include a dedicated section titled:

Declaration of AI Use

This statement must specify:

  • The name of the AI tool(s) used
  • The purpose of use
  • The extent of human oversight

Examples:

Writing assistance:
"The author used [tool name] for language editing and clarity. All intellectual content was developed and verified by the author."

Artistic/research use:
"This article includes AI-generated visual material produced using [tool], which is analyzed as part of the research methodology."

Failure to disclose AI use may result in rejection or retraction.

7. Images, Audiovisual, and Creative Content

AI-generated artistic materials are permitted only if:

  • They are clearly labeled as AI-generated
  • Their production process is described
  • Their use is relevant to the research or analysis
  • They comply with copyright and ethical standards

8. Reviewers and Editors

To protect confidentiality and integrity:

  • Editors and reviewers must not upload manuscripts or parts of manuscripts into AI tools
  • AI must not be used to generate peer review reports
  • All evaluations must be conducted independently and confidentially

9. Ethical and Critical Engagement

Authors are encouraged to critically address the implications of AI in artistic and scholarly contexts, including:

  • Questions of authorship and creativity
  • Bias and representation in AI systems
  • Cultural, social, and political dimensions of AI-generated content

10. Editorial Oversight and Compliance

The editorial board reserves the right to:

  • Request clarification regarding AI use
  • Require revisions to ensure compliance with this policy
  • Reject or retract submissions involving inappropriate or undisclosed AI use
  • Apply screening tools where necessary

11. Compliance with Indexing Standards

This policy is designed to comply with international publishing standards and indexing requirements, including those of Scopus, by ensuring:

  • Transparent reporting of AI use
  • Clear attribution of authorship
  • Preservation of research integrity
  • Accountability across the publication process

12. Updates to Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect evolving standards in academic publishing and technological developments.