Al-Noor Journal of Physical and Sports Sciences

AI and Authorship

NJPS follows COPE Guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI) and authorship. Our policy is that AI software cannot be listed as an author on a paper.

ChatGPT and similar software are not human, and for this reason, cannot independently design studies, create and critique methodologies, interpret data, or be held responsible for the outcomes and implications of the study in question. For this reason, ChatGPT and similar software should be treated as tools, not authors, for more information on COPE’s guidance on AI and authorship.

AI and Automated Tools

NJPS policies on the use of AI and automated tools are the following:

• NJPSwill not review or accept manuscripts written by nonhuman authors. Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI tools should not be listed in a byline for any reason.
• Authors are required to disclose whether AI tools were used in the creation and preparation of their manuscripts. NJPS reserves the right to ask for and receive detailed information on how LLMs and AI were used to create a manuscript.
• Reviewers shall not use LLMs or AI tools when reviewing manuscripts or preparing comments to authors.
• NJPS will continue to monitor the ethical implications of using AI tools and automation as they evolve and change.
• The maximum ratio for AI to be used is not more than 5%.

For more information, view COPE’s guidelines and recommendations regarding AI tools and automation.