AI Statement (Generative Artificial Intelligence-GEN-AI)

Statement on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)

Purpose

The Journal recognizes the growing use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and AI-assisted technologies in research, writing, editing, and scholarly publishing. While these technologies may support authors in improving the quality and efficiency of manuscript preparation, their use must be transparent, ethical, and subject to human oversight.

This policy aims to promote transparency, accountability, research integrity, and responsible use of artificial intelligence in scholarly publishing.

1. Use of GenAI by Authors

Authors may use Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies to support manuscript preparation, including:

  • Improving grammar, spelling, and language quality.

  • Enhancing readability and clarity of writing.

  • Assisting with formatting and organization of content.

  • Supporting literature exploration and idea generation.

However, authors must ensure that all intellectual contributions, scientific interpretations, analyses, conclusions, and scholarly judgments remain the responsibility of the authors. AI tools must not replace critical scientific thinking or academic accountability.

2. Disclosure Requirements

Any significant use of GenAI during the preparation of a manuscript must be disclosed by the authors.

Authors should provide a statement describing:

  • The name of the AI tool used.

  • The purpose of its use.

  • The extent to which the tool contributed to manuscript preparation.

This disclosure may be included in the Acknowledgments section, a dedicated AI Disclosure Statement, or another section designated by the Journal.

Authors remain fully responsible for verifying the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all content generated or assisted by AI technologies.

Example Disclosure Statement

The authors used ChatGPT (OpenAI) to improve the language and readability of this manuscript. All outputs generated by the tool were reviewed, revised, and verified by the authors, who take full responsibility for the content of the manuscript.

3. Authorship

Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of any manuscript.

Authorship requires responsibilities that can only be fulfilled by humans, including:

  • Accountability for the accuracy and integrity of the work.

  • Approval of the final manuscript.

  • Responsibility for responding to editorial and ethical inquiries.

Therefore, AI systems do not qualify for authorship under this Journal’s policies.

4. Accuracy and Accountability

Authors are solely responsible for:

  • Verifying all AI-generated content.

  • Ensuring factual accuracy and reliability.

  • Checking references and citations.

  • Preventing plagiarism, fabricated information, or misleading content.

  • Ensuring compliance with ethical and legal requirements.

The use of GenAI does not transfer responsibility from the authors to the technology provider.

5. Use of AI for Images, Figures, and Research Data

Authors must clearly disclose the use of AI-generated images, figures, graphical abstracts, datasets, or other visual materials.

The Journal may request additional information regarding:

  • The AI tools used.

  • The methods or prompts employed.

  • The original source materials.

  • Evidence demonstrating compliance with copyright and research ethics requirements.

Any manipulation of research data, images, figures, or results using AI that could mislead readers constitutes research misconduct.

6. Use of GenAI by Reviewers

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal are confidential documents.

Reviewers must not upload submitted manuscripts, review reports, or any confidential editorial materials into public AI systems or generative AI tools.

Reviewers are expected to conduct independent, critical, and scholarly evaluations. The responsibility for peer review cannot be delegated to AI technologies. Reviewers remain fully accountable for the content and recommendations contained in their review reports.

7. Use of GenAI by Editors

Editors may use AI-assisted technologies for administrative purposes, such as language checks, workflow support, or technical assistance, provided that confidentiality and data protection are maintained.

Editors must not rely on AI systems to make editorial decisions. All editorial judgments, including manuscript acceptance, revision, rejection, and ethical evaluations, must remain under human responsibility and oversight.

8. Research Integrity and Misuse of AI

The following practices are considered unethical and may result in manuscript rejection, correction, retraction, or other editorial actions:

  • Failure to disclose significant use of GenAI.

  • Fabrication or falsification of research findings using AI.

  • Generation of fictitious references, citations, or sources.

  • Manipulation of images, figures, or data using AI in a misleading manner.

  • Submission of AI-generated content without human verification and accountability.

The Journal reserves the right to investigate suspected misuse of AI technologies in accordance with its publication ethics policies.

9. Policy Review

As Generative AI technologies continue to evolve, the Journal will periodically review and update this policy to ensure alignment with international best practices, publication ethics standards, and developments in scholarly publishing.

Effective Date

This policy applies to all manuscripts submitted to the Journal from the date of publication and remains subject to future revisions as developments in artificial intelligence technologies and scholarly publishing standards occur.