Declaration of
Generative AI
Use Policy
Authors must declare the use of generative AI in scientific writing upon submission. This guidance refers only to the writing process, not to AI tools used in data analysis or research methodology.
Scope of this policy: The following guidance refers only to the use of AI in the writing process and not to the use of AI tools to analyse and draw insights from data as part of the research process itself.
AI tools cannot be listed as authors. AI tools and technologies such as Generative AI (e.g., Large Language Models) do not meet the requirements for intellectual contribution, accountability, or responsibility that authorship demands. Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy, integrity, originality, and ethical soundness of their manuscript — including any content generated, edited, or enhanced using AI.
Authors must verify the factual correctness of all AI-generated content, including statements, citations, data, or figures.
AI tools must be used under direct human supervision. All AI-generated material must be critically reviewed and edited.
AI must not be cited as an author or co-author. Authorship implies responsibilities that can only be attributed to humans.
- 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.
AI can assist in improving readability, spelling, grammar, and sentence structure of the manuscript.
AI may assist in generating initial drafts of non-research-critical sections such as Introduction or Discussion.
AI may aid in the conceptualization of ideas or outlining the structure of the manuscript.
AI tools may assist in data processing or generating figures and tables when properly disclosed.
AI can summarize existing literature, but authors must ensure accuracy and proper citation of sources.
AI may help translate content for clarity, provided final content is reviewed and verified by the authors.
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01Generating Fictitious Content
AI must never be used to create false data, fabricated research results, or non-existent references and citations.
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02Plagiarism
AI-generated content must be properly attributed if it draws from existing sources or intellectual property.
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03Substituting Human Intellectual Contribution
AI cannot perform the core intellectual work of research — formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, interpreting findings, or drawing original conclusions.
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04Violating Confidentiality
Reviewers and editors must not use AI tools to process, summarize, or evaluate confidential manuscript content.
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05Misrepresenting Research
AI must not be used to intentionally mislead readers about research methods, results, or conclusions.
Confidentiality obligation: 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.
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.
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.