Use and Disclosure of Generative AI

Policy on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Although generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools can assist authors, human accountability and transparency remain the highest priorities. Under the journal’s policies, AI cannot be credited as an author, and any use of AI in writing or analysis must be transparently disclosed. The following table summarizes the journal’s policies in this regard:

Type of Activity Journal Policy
Authorship Prohibited. AI must not be used to create or draft substantial sections of the manuscript, including the abstract, literature review, and conclusion.
Data Generation Prohibited. The generation, manipulation, or reporting of data and statistics using AI is not permitted.
Language Editing Permitted. AI may be used to improve the clarity, grammar, and readability of the author’s original text.
Image Creation Prohibited. AI may not be used to create illustrative or artistic images, unless image generation constitutes part of the research methodology, in which case its use must be explicitly and accurately described in the manuscript.
Disclosure Mandatory. The use of generative AI must be disclosed in a separate section before the references, specifying the name of the tool, its version, and the purpose for which it was used.

Authors’ Ultimate Responsibility

Authors are personally responsible for carefully verifying all outputs generated by AI. This responsibility includes the following:

  1. Reference Verification: Authors must ensure that all references are accurate, as AI may produce fabricated or incorrect citations.
  2. Data Protection: Authors must ensure that the use of AI tools does not violate the privacy of research data or intellectual property rights.
  3. Accountability: Authors must ensure that the final content has been reviewed and verified and must accept full responsibility for its accuracy and validity.