Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Overview

As generative AI and AI-assisted tools continue to evolve, maintaining transparency and integrity in scientific publishing is crucial. This policy will be updated as AI technology advances.

For Authors

• AI tools may only be used for language enhancement, with human oversight. Authors remain fully responsible for their work.
• AI must not be credited as an author or co-author.
• Any use of AI in the writing process must be disclosed in a statement at the end of the manuscript.
• AI-generated or AI-altered images are prohibited, unless explicitly part of the research methodology, with full disclosure in the methods section.

For Reviewers

• Manuscripts must remain confidential and must not be uploaded to AI tools.
• Review reports should be written without AI assistance.
• AI must not be used to assess scientific content, as peer review requires human expertise and judgment.
• AI tools may be used by the publisher for plagiarism checks and reviewer selection, ensuring strict confidentiality.

For Editors

• Editors must not use AI tools for manuscript processing or communication.
• AI must not influence editorial decisions, as these require human expertise.
• Suspected violations of AI policies should be reported to the publisher.
• AI tools may assist with administrative tasks, provided they comply with ethical and data privacy standards.