AI Cannot Be an Author
How to Declare AI Use
- Name(s) of AI tool(s) used (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, Midjourney)
- Purpose of use — language refinement, grammar, image generation, etc.
- Extent of AI involvement and how it contributed to the manuscript
- Acknowledgements — for general writing assistance
- Methods section — for data analysis or coding tasks
- Declaration of AI Use — before References or in a footnote
Section title: Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.
Statement: During the preparation of this work the author(s) used [TOOL NAME] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the published article.
What AI Can Do
Language & Grammar
AI can assist in improving readability, spelling, grammar, and sentence structure of the manuscript.
Drafting Support
AI may assist in generating initial drafts of non-research-critical sections such as Introduction or Discussion.
Brainstorming & Ideas
AI may aid in the conceptualization of ideas or outlining the structure of the manuscript.
Data & Visualization
AI tools may assist in data processing or generating figures and tables when properly disclosed.
Literature Summarization
AI can summarize existing literature, but authors must ensure accuracy and proper citation of sources.
Translation Assistance
AI may help translate content for clarity, provided final content is reviewed and verified by the authors.
What AI Cannot Do
AI must never be used to create false data, fabricated research results, or non-existent references and citations.
AI-generated content must be properly attributed if it draws from existing sources or intellectual property.
AI cannot perform the core intellectual work of research — formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, interpreting findings, or drawing original conclusions.
Reviewers and editors must not use AI tools to process, summarize, or evaluate confidential manuscript content.
AI must not be used to intentionally mislead readers about research methods, results, or conclusions.
Reviewer Obligations
To protect the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and the intellectual property of authors, editors and reviewers are not permitted to use generative AI or AI-assisted technologies — including but not limited to ChatGPT or similar services — during the peer-review and manuscript evaluation process.
Submitting manuscript content — in whole or in part — to any external AI system during review. This includes drafting review comments, summarizing manuscripts, or assisting evaluation decisions.
Enforcement & Sanctions
Rejection of the submitted manuscript prior to publication.
Retraction of the published article from the journal.
Banning authors from submitting future works to the journal.
Notification to authors' institutions and relevant ethics committees.
Periodic Review & Updates
evolves with AI
This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated to reflect advancements in AI technology and evolving ethical guidelines in scholarly publishing. Authors and contributors are encouraged to stay informed about updates to ensure compliance with the latest standards and best practices.