The journal Turizam, ugostiteljstvo i gastronomija (Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy) supports the responsible and transparent use of generative AI tools (GenAI) in the preparation of manuscripts. The use of such tools should serve to improve clarity, language quality and technical editing of the text, without replacing the author’s genuine scientific contribution.

In the context of Turizam, ugostiteljstvo i gastronomija (Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy), generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot) may be used by authors, at their own discretion, for purposes such as language editing and style improvement, technical translation, checking coherence and readability, and receiving suggestions for paragraph structure or clearer phrasing of sentences. The use of GenAI tools does not affect authorship and does not reduce the authors’ responsibility for the content of the manuscript.

When GenAI tools have been used in the preparation of a manuscript submitted to Turizam, ugostiteljstvo i gastronomija (Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy), a brief note in the text is recommended, for example:
“The author used generative AI tools exclusively for language editing and stylistic improvements of the text.”
Such a statement contributes to transparency and clarity of the writing process, without creating additional formal obligations for authors.

Authors submitting to Turizam, ugostiteljstvo i gastronomija (Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy) remain fully responsible for the accuracy and reliability of data, the verification of citations and references, the originality of scientific ideas and conclusions, and for ensuring that all parts of the manuscript reflect their genuine scholarly contribution. GenAI tools are not listed as co-authors and are not considered participants in the research process.

The editorial board of Turizam, ugostiteljstvo i gastronomija (Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy) encourages the responsible use of digital tools, including GenAI, to the extent that they help improve the quality of the text and do not compromise scientific integrity. If necessary, the editorial board may request additional clarification regarding the way AI tools were used in the preparation of the manuscript.