Purpose and scope
This policy sets out the rules for the ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by all participants in the publication process – authors, reviewers, editors and journal staff. The aim is to ensure academic integrity, transparency and reliability of research results in accordance with international standards and requirements.
Use of AI by authors
Authors may use generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, DALL·E, Midjourney, etc.) only as an aid, not as a substitute for their own research.
Permitted uses of AI include:
• checking grammar, style or translation;
• preparing technical descriptions, diagrams or illustrations;
• creating draft texts that are subsequently edited by the author.
Prohibited uses include:
• creating complete manuscripts or conclusions using AI without significant human intervention;
• using fabricated data, sources, or references generated by AI;
• presenting materials created by AI as their own without disclosing this fact.
Transparency
Each author is required to disclose the use of AI in the article — in the ‘Acknowledgements’ or ‘Methods’ section. The author is fully responsible for the accuracy, reliability, and legality of all materials used, even if they were created using AI.
Use of AI by reviewers and editors
Reviewers may only use AI for language assistance or technical analysis (e.g., checking references).
The use of AI to create the review itself is prohibited.
Reviewers must inform the editorial office if they have used AI in their work.
Editors check submitted materials for hidden use of AI and may request explanations or reject submissions in case of policy violations.
Requirements for content created or modified by AI
If a manuscript contains text, images, tables, or other elements created or modified using AI:
• this must be clearly stated;
• the name of the tool, developer, version, and purpose of use must be specified;
• the author must verify the accuracy of all information provided.
Content containing fabricated or unreliable data will be rejected or retracted after publication.
Academic integrity and legal aspects
The use of AI must comply with international ethical standards established by COPE, WAME, and Elsevier. Authors must respect copyright and intellectual property rights, avoid using confidential or personal data without permission, and refrain from creating materials that violate ethical standards.
Sanctions for violations
In case of non-compliance with this policy, the journal reserves the right to:
• refuse to publish or retract an article;
• notify the author's institution of the violation of academic integrity;
• suspend the author's ability to submit further materials to the journal.
Policy review
The editorial board reviews this policy annually in line with technological developments and updates to international publication standards. The updated version is published on the journal's official website.
