Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Policy

Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Policy

For Authors

• Scope: AI tools may only be used in the writing process to improve language and readability.
• Responsibility: Authors must review and edit AI outputs; they remain fully accountable for the content.
• Disclosure: Any use of AI must be declared in the manuscript (statement included in published work).
• Authorship: AI tools cannot be listed or cited as authors; authorship is reserved for humans only.
• Figures & Images:
• Use of AI to create or alter scientific figures/images is not allowed (adding, removing, modifying features).
• Only allowed if part of research methodology (e.g., biomedical imaging), with full reproducible description.
• AI use in graphical abstracts is prohibited; AI cover art may be permitted with prior approval and proper rights clearance.

For Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts and review reports must not be uploaded to AI tools (to protect confidentiality and privacy).
• Responsibility: Peer review requires human critical thinking; AI cannot be used for evaluation or decision-making.
• AI in reports: Even for language improvement, AI should not be used on review reports.
• Disclosure check: If authors used AI, disclosure will be found in a dedicated section before references.

For Editors

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts and related communications (letters, decisions) must not be uploaded to AI tools.
• Responsibility: Editorial evaluation and decision-making are human tasks; AI should not be used.
• Transparency: AI use by authors (if disclosed) is indicated in the manuscript.
• Violations: If editors suspect misuse of AI by authors or reviewers, they should notify the publisher.