Use of AI Technologies

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TECHNOLOGIES

Authors are required to disclose any use of AI (Artificial Intelligent)-assisted technologies (e.g., Large Language Models, chatbots, or image generators) in the preparation of their manuscripts. Transparency regarding AI usage is mandatory, with specific details provided in the following manner:

Acknowledgment Section: If AI was used for writing assistance, it must be disclosed in the acknowledgment section.

Methods Section: If AI tools were utilized for data collection, analysis, or figure generation, details must be included in the methods section.

Note: AI cannot be credited as an author or co-author, as it cannot assume responsibility for the integrity, originality, or accuracy of the work. Authors must carefully review and edit any AI-generated content to ensure it meets scholarly standards.

Authors must assert that their submission contains no plagiarism, and proper citations are provided for all references, including AI-generated content. Any failure to adhere to these requirements will be considered a breach of publication ethics.

For more information on authorship roles and AI usage please refer to the; International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations about Defining the Role of Authors and Contributors.