Declaration of Generative AI

Policy on the Use of Generative AI in the Writing Process

Authors must disclose any use of generative AI in the writing of their manuscripts. This policy applies only to the writing process and does not cover the use of AI tools for data analysis or generating research insights.

  1. Permitted Use

    • Generative AI and AI-assisted tools may only be used to improve the readability and language of the manuscript.

    • All use must be under direct human supervision. Authors must carefully review and edit AI-generated content, as such tools may produce information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or biased.

    • Authors remain fully responsible and accountable for the final content.

  2. Authorship

    • AI tools cannot be listed or cited as authors or co-authors, as authorship entails responsibilities that only humans can fulfill.

  3. Disclosure Requirement

    • The use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in a dedicated section of the manuscript, placed before the References.

    • Required section title: Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Writing Process

    • Example statement:

      During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL/SERVICE] for [PURPOSE]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) thoroughly reviewed and edited the content and take full responsibility for the final version of the article.

    • Disclosure is not required for basic tools such as grammar or spell checkers and reference managers. If no generative AI tools were used, no statement is needed.

  4. Reviewer and Editor Use

    • To protect authors’ confidentiality and intellectual rights, the use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools (e.g., ChatGPT) by reviewers or editors is strictly prohibited during peer review and manuscript evaluation.

    • The journal is assessing compliant AI tools and may revise this policy in the future.