If authors employ generative AI or related technologies during manuscript preparation, their use must be limited to enhancing readability and language quality. AI should not replace core research activities such as generating scientific conclusions, data analysis, interpretation, or formulation of scientific statements.

AI use must be transparently disclosed in the acknowledgments section, specifying the AI model’s name and version, the exact prompt(s) used, and the context of its application. AI tools should be used under human supervision, with authors thoroughly verifying and editing the content, since AI-generated text may appear authoritative but can contain inaccuracies, omissions, or biases.

Authors who utilize generative AI at any stage of research – including optimizing literature searches or preparing reviews – are required to provide a detailed description of its use in the Methods section. This description should include sufficient detail for reproducibility, including the tool’s name, version, and prompts used where relevant.