Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology

A peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality research in applied sciences and technology

ISSN 2958-9568 (Online) Monthly Publication Established 2023 Cite Score (2024-2025) = 2

SUJAST

AI Ethics and Responsible Use Policy

Ensuring transparency, originality, and ethical standards in AI-assisted scholarly writing

Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology (SUJAST) recognizes the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic research and scholarly writing. To preserve academic integrity, transparency, originality, and ethical research standards, authors must comply with the following principles regarding the use of AI technologies.

1. Transparency and Disclosure

Authors must clearly disclose any use of AI-based tools or systems (such as ChatGPT, Grammarly AI, Copilot, or similar technologies) in the preparation of the manuscript. The disclosure should specify:

The name of the AI tool used
The purpose of its use
The extent of assistance provided

This disclosure should appear in a separate section titled: "Declaration of AI-Assisted Technologies" or within the acknowledgments section.

2. Human Responsibility and Accountability

Authors remain fully responsible for:

The originality
Accuracy
Validity
Interpretation
Ethical compliance
And final content of the manuscript

Important: AI tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility for scholarly work.

3. Permissible Uses of AI

Language Editing

Grammar correction and improving readability

Formatting Assistance

Help with document formatting and structure

Data Organization

Organizing and structuring research data

Coding Support

Assistance with programming and code development

Preliminary Idea Generation

Brainstorming and initial concept development

4. Prohibited Uses of AI

The following uses are not permitted:

Generating falsified data, images, references, or results

Producing substantial scientific content without critical human contribution

Fabricating citations or sources

Manipulating peer review processes

Plagiarism or undisclosed AI-generated writing presented as original scholarship

5. Confidentiality and Data Protection

Authors must ensure that no confidential, sensitive, or unpublished data are uploaded to AI systems in violation of ethical standards, privacy laws, or institutional regulations.

Data Privacy Notice: Always anonymize sensitive data before using AI tools and ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

6. Editorial Rights

Request Clarification

The journal reserves the right to request clarification regarding AI usage from authors.

Reject Manuscripts

Manuscripts involving unethical or undisclosed AI practices may be rejected.

Use Detection Tools

The journal may use AI-detection or plagiarism-screening tools where appropriate.

Summary: Responsible AI Use

Authors are encouraged to use AI tools responsibly as assistive technologies while maintaining full accountability for their scholarly work. Transparency, originality, and ethical compliance remain the cornerstones of academic publishing at SUJAST.

SUJAST is committed to fostering responsible innovation in academic publishing. We believe that AI tools, when used ethically and transparently, can enhance research quality while preserving the essential human elements of scholarly inquiry.