Generative AI Policy
AI Policy for Authors
This policy governs the use of generative AI tools during manuscript preparation. AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.
1. Generative AI in Writing and Preparation
Authors are welcome to use AI tools to assist with language enhancement, translation, data interpretation, coding, or literature organization. However, close human oversight is required, and any use of AI in data analysis, translation, or literature searches must also be described in detail in the Methods section of the manuscript. The authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the final submitted manuscript.
Required Declaration Statements
Option A: Language & Readability Refinement
"In preparing this manuscript, the author(s) used [TOOL NAME] for [SPECIFIC PURPOSE, e.g., language refinement, readability enhancement]. All content generated or suggested by the tool was subsequently reviewed and verified by the author(s), who assume full responsibility for the final submission."
Option B: Data Analysis or Code Generation
"In preparing this manuscript, the author(s) used [TOOL NAME] to [SPECIFIC PURPOSE, e.g., write/debug code, analyze dataset structures]. All analytical outputs and interpretations were rigorously reviewed, verified, and validated by the author(s), who retain full responsibility for the accuracy of the findings and conclusions."
Option C: Translation or Multilingual Editing
"In preparing this manuscript, the author(s) used [TOOL NAME] for [SPECIFIC PURPOSE, e.g., translating text from [Language] to English, refining phrasing for clarity]. The translated text was thoroughly checked and edited by the author(s) to ensure scholarly accuracy and fidelity to the original meaning, with the author(s) assuming full responsibility for the final content."
Option D: Literature Search, Organization, or Brainstorming
"In preparing this manuscript, the author(s) used [TOOL NAME] for [SPECIFIC PURPOSE, e.g., organizing references, exploring search strings, brainstorming structural outlines]. All cited literature was directly accessed, read, and verified by the author(s), who take full responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the manuscript's citations and content."
2. AI in Images and Graphics
Explanatory
Diagram allowed if verified for accucary.
Artistic
Draft artwork allowed if rights are cleared.
Evidential
NOT allowed for scientific/ clinical proof.
AI for Editors Rules for Use
Confidentiality must be strictly maintained. Editors must protect authors' rights and data privacy by maintaining manuscript processing independent of external AI systems. In the event of non-compliance, the journal reserves the right to reject the submission or report.
a. Permitted: Use local or secure AI tools exclusively to organize, grammar-check, or align correspondence or editorial notes you write yourself—provided no manuscript text or confidential data is included in your commands.
b. Prohibited: Uploading, pasting, or processing any part of any submitted manuscript, review, or confidential transmission into any third-party AI platform.
AI for Reviewers Rules for Use
The manuscript is strictly confidential. To protect authors' rights and data privacy, uploading or inputting manuscript content into AI software is prohibited. If a violation is suspected, the journal has the right to reject the review report.
a. Permitted: Using local or secure AI tools exclusively to proofread, grammar check, or improve review comments you write yourself—provided no manuscript text is included in your instructions.
b. Prohibited: Uploading, pasting, or processing any part of the original manuscript text (or excerpts containing confidential details) into any third-party AI platform or tool.
