Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Use AI in Writing

The aim of the artificial intelligence (AI) policy is to give authors, editors, and reviewers transparency and guidance on how to employ AI and AI-assisted technology in their work Although these technologies can be used to improve language clarity and readability, they shouldn't replace key authorial tasks, such as generating scientific insights. The use of AI technologies must be conducted under human oversight, and authors bear full responsibility for the content of their work. Authors are required to disclose the use of AI in their manuscripts, and AI should not be listed as an author or contributor. Following publishing ethics is crucial to ensuring that all contributions are original and properly attributed.

Use of AI in Figures, Images and Artwork

The use of AI to create or modify images in submitted manuscripts is prohibited, this may include enhancing, obscuring, moving, removing, or introducing a specific feature within an image or figure. The only exception is if the use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools is part of the research design or research methods. If AI is employed, it must be clearly described in the acknowledgments section, detailing the use of the AI tools and providing relevant model and manufacturer information.

Use of AI in Peer Review

Reviewers are not allowed to upload any content to generative AI tools and must treat all papers as confidential, due to the possibility of violating proprietary rights and confidentiality, especially with regard to personally identifiable information. This confidentiality requirement also applies to all communications related to the manuscript, including reviewer reports. Reviewers are fully accountable for their review content, and should not use generative AI to assist in the review process.