Policy on the use of artificial intelligence

Policy on the use of artificial intelligence in the editorial activities of the scientific periodical "Bulletin of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. International Relations Series"

1. Introduction
This document defines the principles and rules for using tools based on artificial intelligence (AI) in the process of preparing, reviewing and publishing materials in the scientific periodical "Bulletin of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. International Relations Series" (hereinafter referred to as the Journal). We recognize the potential benefits of using AI to improve the efficiency and quality of scientific publications, but emphasize the need for its ethical, responsible and transparent use in compliance with academic integrity and standards of scientific ethics.

2. Scope
This policy applies to all participants in the editorial process of the Journal, including:
 Authors who submit materials to the Journal.
 Reviewers who carry out expert evaluation of submitted materials.
 Editorial board members and editorial staff.

3. Use of AI tools by authors
Authors may use AI tools to improve the quality of their manuscripts, but with the following conditions:
Responsibility for content. Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and reliability of all content of their manuscript, including parts created or edited using AI tools. The use of AI does not exempt the author from liability for plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of data, or other violations of academic integrity.
Transparency and disclosure. Authors are required to clearly indicate in the "Acknowledgements" section or a separate subsection "Use of AI tools"
information about the use of AI tools during the preparation of the manuscript.
The name of the AI ​​tool, its version, and the purpose of its use (e.g., for text editing, grammar checking, data analysis, image generation, etc.) should be stated.
Authorship restrictions. AI tools cannot act as authors of manuscripts. Authorship belongs only to individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research and preparation of the publication.
Verification of generated content. Authors should carefully review any text, data, or images generated by AI tools for accuracy, relevance to context, and the absence of bias or errors.
Use for data analysis. When using AI tools for data analysis, authors should clearly describe the analysis methodology, including the AI ​​tools used, in the "Materials and Methods" section.
Use for image generation. If AI tools have been used to generate images or other visual materials, authors should indicate this in the captions of the relevant elements and in the "Use of AI tools" section.

4. Use of AI tools by reviewers
Reviewers may use AI tools to improve the efficiency of the review process, but subject to the following conditions:
Confidentiality. Reviewers are not allowed to upload confidential manuscript materials (including full text, data, figures, etc.) to AI tools that do not guarantee confidentiality and data security.
Objectivity. The use of AI tools should not affect the objectivity and impartiality of the review. The reviewer is fully responsible for the content of his/her review.
Disclosure. Reviewers are encouraged to notify the Editorial Board of the use of AI tools during the preparation of the review, if this has been
done.

5. Use of AI tools by the Editorial Board and staff
The Editorial Board and staff of the Journal may use AI tools to optimize editorial processes, such as:
 Plagiarism checking (using specialized tools).
 Checking formatting and compliance with the Journal's requirements.
 Assistance in the selection of potential reviewers.
 Analysis of trends in scientific publications.
In this case, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the principles of confidentiality, data security and avoidance of bias that may be inherent in some AI tools. Decisions on acceptance or rejection of a manuscript are always made by the Editorial Board on the basis of scientific merit and compliance with the Journal's standards, and not solely on the basis of the results obtained using AI tools.

6. Ethical aspects and liability
Plagiarism. The use of text generated by AI tools without proper attribution and/or without substantial editing by the author may be considered plagiarism.

Bias. AI tools may generate content that contains biases that reflect the data on which they were trained. Authors, reviewers, and the editorial board should critically evaluate the results of AI work and avoid spreading them further.