Journal of Communicatio Et Cultura (JCC) is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, transparency, and originality. The following policy provides guidance on the acceptable and unacceptable use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, QuillBot, etc.) in the preparation and submission of manuscripts.

1. Permitted Uses

Authors may use AI-based tools for the following purposes:

• Language editing and grammar correction
• Improving sentence clarity and structure without changing the scientific or scholarly content
• Developing outlines or organizing initial drafts

2. Prohibited Uses

The following uses of AI are strictly prohibited:

• Generating substantial parts of the manuscript or complete sections
• Creating or fabricating data, citations, or references
• Submitting AI-generated content without human review, verification, or disclosure

Violations of these provisions may result in rejection, retraction, or further investigation by the Editorial Board.

3. Disclosure and Transparency

Any use of AI tools must be clearly disclosed in the Acknowledgments or Methods section, including:

• The specific AI tool used
• The purpose and scope of its use
• The sections of the manuscript where AI assistance was applied

4. Author Responsibilities

Authors are fully responsible for:

• Ensuring the scientific accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted manuscript
• Remaining accountable for all content, including AI-assisted text
• Using AI tools ethically and in accordance with journal policy
• Responding transparently to any editorial inquiries regarding AI usage

AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors under any circumstances.

5. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect advancements in AI technologies and evolving standards in scholarly publishing.

Journal of Communicatio Et Cultura (JCC) supports the responsible use of AI tools that enhance clarity, readability, and accessibility while preserving the integrity, originality, and credibility of scholarly research.