The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Establishes ethical standards for AI use in research, ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity in scholarly publishing.
GenAI
Systems producing original text, images, or code (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini).
LLMs
Subclass trained on text to generate human-like natural language.
AI-Assisted
Grammar checkers and reference managers (non-content generating).
Human Author
The individual ultimately accountable for all content accuracy.
Acceptable Use
- • Refining grammar, clarity, style, or language translation (with disclosure).
- • Scientific analysis algorithms if validated and described in the Methods.
- • AI-enhanced figures if clearly labeled and representative of original data.
Strictly Prohibited
- • Listing AI tools as Authors or Co-authors.
- • Fabricating data, falsifying images, or synthetic result generation.
- • Uploading confidential manuscript content to public AI platforms.
Mandatory Disclosure
Failure to disclose AI use may lead to immediate rejection or retraction. Use the following format in your Acknowledgments or Methods section:
Visual Materials
AI-generated graphs or images must be labeled in captions. Editors reserve the right to request raw data to confirm authenticity and ensure no third-party copyright infringement.
Plagiarism Screening
All manuscripts undergo similarity screening. The journal uses AI-detection tools to assess authenticity. Substantial suspected AI content without disclosure results in rejection.
This policy is reviewed annually to reflect evolving best practices in scholarly publishing.
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