Use of GenAI

Last updated: July 2025

The Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship (JIBE) is committed to maintaining research integrity, transparency and ethical publishing. This policy sets out the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence AI tools, including Generative AI GenAI and Large Language Models LLMs, by authors, reviewers, editors and readers. AI tools may be used in a limited, supportive capacity, including:

  • Idea development
  • Language editing and clarity
  • Data visualization
  • Basic analytical support

AI tools are strictly supplementary and must not replace human intellectual contribution, critical thinking, ethical judgment or scholarly interpretation.

JIBE follows the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics COPE on AI use:
https://publicationethics.org/guidance/cope-position/authorship-and-ai-tools

1. Risks and Limitations of AI Tools

While AI tools can be useful, they present important ethical, legal and scholarly risks:

  • Inaccuracy and bias: Outputs may contain errors, misinterpretations or biased content.
  • Confidentiality and intellectual property risks: Uploading sensitive or proprietary material may compromise privacy, security or copyright.
  • Lack of proper attribution: AI generated content may lack reliable citation, increasing the risk of plagiarism.
  • Unintended data sharing: Information entered into public AI systems may be stored or reused, potentially breaching ethical approvals or data protection requirements.
  • Rights infringement: AI platforms may reuse submitted material, affecting the rights of authors, publishers and research participants.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are fully responsible for any use of AI tools in their research and writing. Authors must:

  • Ensure that AI use complies with ethical approvals, copyright requirements and data protection regulations.
  • Verify the accuracy, originality and reliability of all AI assisted outputs.
  • Retain full responsibility for the interpretation, analysis and scholarly contribution of the work.  

Mandatory AI Use Statement
If AI tools are used, authors must disclose this in the Methods or Acknowledgements section, stating:

  • The name and version of the AI tools used
  • The specific purpose such as language editing or figure enhancement
  • The reason for using the tools

Prohibited Uses

  • AI tools must not be used to generate core research content, interpret results or draw conclusions.
  • AI tools cannot be listed as authors, as they cannot take responsibility for the work.

3. Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers

JIBE strictly protects the confidentiality and integrity of the peer review process.

Manuscripts, data or any review related content must not be uploaded to public AI tools such as ChatGPT. Only secure, institution approved tools such as Microsoft Word Editor or Grammarly Enterprise may be used and only for language editing of review reports, not for manuscript evaluation. Any use of AI that compromises confidentiality or review integrity is strictly prohibited.

4. Undisclosed or Inappropriate AI Use

If undisclosed or inappropriate use of AI is suspected, JIBE will:

  • Conduct an investigation in line with COPE guidelines
  • Take appropriate action, including:

o   Rejection of the manuscript

o   Retraction of the published article

o   Notification to the authors affiliated institutions