The Qubahan Journal of Coaching and Sports Sciences (QJCS) recognizes that Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) raises important issues concerning authorship, originality, accountability, confidentiality, and research integrity.

1. AI AUTHORSHIP

Artificial intelligence systems cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.

2. AUTHOR RESPONSIBILITY

Human authors remain responsible for:

• Accuracy
• Originality
• References
• Data
• Analysis
• Interpretation
• Ethical compliance
• Conclusions

3. PROHIBITED PRACTICES

QJCS prohibits:

• Fabricated references
• Fabricated data
• Invented quotations
• Fraudulent AI-generated scholarly content
• Misleading AI-generated evidence
• AI-generated or manipulated images that misrepresent results
• Undisclosed AI use where disclosure is required

4. DISCLOSURE

Permitted GenAI use should be disclosed where it substantially contributes to manuscript preparation.

Disclosure should identify:

• Tool
• Purpose
• Extent of use

5. REVIEWER CONFIDENTIALITY

Reviewers must not upload confidential manuscripts into third-party AI systems where confidentiality may be compromised.

6. EDITORIAL CONFIDENTIALITY

Editors must protect confidential manuscript information.

7. AI DETECTION

AI-detection results must not alone establish misconduct.

8. ACCOUNTABILITY

Human authors, reviewers, and editors remain accountable for all scholarly responsibilities.