Scope: applies only to AI use in the writing process: not to AI used for data analysis or research methodology.
01 Authorship & Accountability
AI tools cannot be listed as authors: only humans can carry the accountability authorship demands.
Full ResponsibilityAuthors verify every AI-touched fact, figure, and citation.
Human OversightAll AI output is critically reviewed and edited by hand.
No Co-authorshipAI is never named author or co-author on any submission.
02 Transparency & Disclosure
What to Disclose
Tool name (ChatGPT, Grammarly, Midjourney…)
Purpose: refinement, grammar, image gen
Extent of the tool's involvement
Where to Disclose
Acknowledgements: general writing help
Methods: analysis or coding tasks
Declaration of AI Use: before References
Sample Statement
"During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [TOOL] to [REASON], then reviewed and edited the output and take full responsibility for it."
03 Permissible AI Uses
Language & Grammar: readability, spelling, sentence structure
Drafting Support: non-critical sections (Intro, Discussion)
Brainstorming: ideation and outlining
Data & Visualization: processing, figures, tables
Literature Summaries: verified & properly cited
Translation: reviewed & verified by authors
04 Prohibited Uses of AI
Fictitious ContentNo fabricated data, results, or non-existent references.
PlagiarismAI text drawn from sources must be attributed.
Replacing Human JudgmentHypotheses, design, interpretation stay human-led.
Breaking ConfidentialityManuscripts never go through external AI tools.
MisrepresentationNever mislead readers on methods or results.
05 Editors & Reviewers
To protect manuscript confidentiality, editors and reviewers may not use generative AI: including ChatGPT or similar: during peer review.
Strictly prohibited: feeding manuscript content to any AI system: drafting comments, summarizing, or aiding decisions.
06 Consequences for Misuse
ARejection
BRetraction
CSubmission Ban
DInstitutional Notice
07 Periodic Review & Updates
This policy evolves with AI. Check back before submitting: reviewed periodically to reflect current standards.