Al-Noor Journal for Oil and Gas Studies

AI and Authorship

NJOG is a member of COPE. As such, NJOG 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

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

• NJOG will 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. NJOG 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.
• NJOG 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.