Publication Ethics, Plagiarism and Generative Artificial Intelligence

Publication Ethics, Plagiarism and Uses of Generative AI. 

BABEL - AFIAL abides by the guidelines on transparency, publication ethics and professional editorial practices, along with the antiplagiarism policies established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), in order to ensure the quality and academic standard of the articles and reviews it publishes.  Any submission that does not abide by these principles, or which offers a reasonable doubt, will be immediately rejected.   

Uses of Generative Artificial Intelligence by authors:

BABEL AFIAL does not allow the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools (including ChatGPT, GPT-based systems, or similar technologies) for the writing, generation, or substantive revision of manuscripts.  Authors are fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their work. GenAI tools may not be credited as authors or co-authors, and responsibility for scholarly content cannot be attributed to automated systems. The use of GenAI to generate text, interpret results, or formulate conclusions is considered incompatible with standards of academic authorship.

Uses of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Peer Review:

Reviewers are strictly prohibited from using GenAI tools in the preparation of peer review reports. Peer review requires independent expert judgment and adherence to confidentiality obligations. Uploading manuscripts into GenAI systems will be considered a breach of confidentiality and ethical standards.

Editorial Oversight and Compliance: 

The editorial team reserves the right to investigate suspected misuse of GenAI tools. Any violations of this policy will be addressed in accordance with the journal’s procedures for handling allegations of misconduct, including possible rejection, retraction, or other corrective actions.