Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy

The editorial board emphasizes the need to adhere to the principles of academic integrity, transparency and responsibility when using AI tools.

Authors are required to indicate in the manuscript which AI tools were used and for what purpose.

The journal recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including generative AI and large language models) may assist authors in the preparation of manuscripts.

However:

• AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
• Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, scientific validity, and integrity of the manuscript.
• The use of AI tools for data analysis or image processing must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript (e.g., in the Methods section).
• The use of AI tools for language editing and grammar correction is permitted without mandatory disclosure, provided that no scientific content is generated or modified.
• If AI tools are used to assist in drafting text, summarizing content, or structuring the manuscript, such use must be transparently disclosed.
• The use of AI for fabrication or manipulation of research data, generation of fictitious references, or misleading image alteration is strictly prohibited.
• Reviewers and editors must not upload confidential manuscripts into public AI systems.

Failure to disclose substantial AI involvement may be considered a breach of publication ethics.