AI-Generated Content Policy
About
The Journal supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in research and publication. All contributors—authors, reviewers, and editors—must ensure transparency, confidentiality, and accountability when using such tools.
For Authors
Permitted (limited) uses: AI tools may be used only for language improvement, grammar correction, data visualization, or code assistance.
- AI tools must not be used to generate or paraphrase substantial text, create ideas, or fabricate data or citations.
- AI systems cannot be listed as co-authors.
- Any use of AI must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript (e.g., in the Acknowledgment section).
- Authors remain fully responsible for the content’s accuracy and originality.
Suggested disclosure wording:
"Portions of this manuscript were edited for language and grammar using [tool name] (version). The authors retain full responsibility for the content and interpretation."
For Reviewers
- Reviewers must not upload manuscripts or reviewer comments to public AI tools.
- AI-generated summaries or review reports are not permitted.
- Reviewers may use AI tools only to improve the clarity of their own review text.
- Confidentiality must always be maintained.
For Editors
- Editors may use AI for workflow efficiency (e.g., language checks, plagiarism screening).
- Editorial decisions must never rely solely on AI.
- Manuscripts or reviews must not be shared with AI systems that store or reuse data.
Accountability
All participants are personally responsible for ensuring that AI use does not compromise research integrity or confidentiality.
Misuse may lead to rejection, retraction, or removal from editorial/reviewer roles.