Generative AI usage policy

1. General Principles

The journal supports the transparent and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in scientific research and publication.

The use of such tools is permitted provided that:

  • the principles of academic integrity are respected;
  • their use is transparently disclosed;
  • authors retain full responsibility for the research outcomes.

2. Disclosure of AI Use

If generative AI tools are used, authors are required to disclose their use in the manuscript.

To ensure transparency, the journal recommends using GAIDeT (Generative AI Delegation Taxonomy) — an approach that clearly records tasks delegated to generative AI while maintaining full author responsibility for the results.

The declaration must include:

  • the name and version of the AI tool used;
  • a description of tasks delegated to AI;
  • a statement confirming authors’ responsibility for the final outcome.

The declaration should be placed in the manuscript before the references section.

The journal recommends using the GAIDeT Declaration Generator for standardized preparation of declarations:
https://panbibliotekar.github.io/gaidet-declaration/

It is also recommended to cite the following publication:
Suchikova, Y., Tsybuliak, N., Teixeira da Silva, J. A., & Nazarovets, S. (2025). GAIDeT (Generative AI Delegation Taxonomy): A taxonomy for humans to delegate tasks to generative artificial intelligence in scientific research and publishing. Accountability in Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/08989621.2025.2544331

Recommendations for authors and editors on transparent disclosure of AI contributions (GAIDeT): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16941301

Example declaration:

The authors declare the use of generative AI in the research and writing process. According to the GAIDeT taxonomy (2025), the following tasks were delegated to GAI tools under full human oversight: literature search and synthesis; data analysis; translation; ethical risk analysis. The GAI tool used: ChatGPT-5. Responsibility for the final version of the manuscript lies entirely with the authors. GAI tools are not listed as authors and bear no responsibility for the final results.

3. Limitations on AI Use

Generative AI tools:

  • cannot be listed as co-authors;
  • cannot be held responsible for the content of the publication;
  • cannot replace scientific interpretation of results.

The use of AI does not exempt authors from responsibility for:

  • data accuracy;
  • correctness of conclusions;
  • compliance with ethical standards.

4. Use of AI in Peer Review

Manuscript peer review must be conducted exclusively by experts.

The use of generative AI in preparing peer reviews is not permitted because:

  • it may compromise confidentiality;
  • it reduces the level of expert accountability;
  • it does not ensure proper scientific evaluation.

5. Principles of Responsible Use

The journal considers generative AI a tool supporting research, not a research subject.

The use of AI must:

  • be transparent;
  • be human-controlled;
  • not replace the author’s contribution;
  • not create risks to the reliability of scientific results.