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Journal Policy on AI use in writing

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Elsevier's policy on AI use in writing

  1. AI should only improve readability and language, not replace key author tasks.

  2. Human oversight and review are necessary.

  3. Authors must disclose AI use in their manuscript.

  4. AI cannot be listed as an author or co-author.

  5. AI-generated or altered images are not permitted, except when they are part of the research design.

  6. AI use in artwork production for covers or graphical abstracts is not allowed.

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Updated policy on AI use in the Science family of journals

  1. AI tools can be used in research if properly disclosed in the methods section.

  2. AI cannot be listed as an author or co-author, nor can AI-authored sources be cited.

  3. AI use should be acknowledged in the cover letter and manuscript, with detailed information in the methods section.

  4. AI-generated images and multimedia are not permitted without explicit permission from the editors.

  5. Reviewers cannot use AI technology in generating or writing their reviews to maintain confidentiality.

  6. The policy may evolve as copyright law and ethical standards develop.

APA Journals policy on generative AI

  1. APA mandates disclosure of generative AI use in the methods section and its citation when drafting manuscripts for publication.

  2. Generative AI cannot be listed as an author in APA scholarly works.

  3. Authors must follow a specific software citation template for AI, detailing its application in their research, and submit AI-generated outputs as supplementary material.

  4. Authors bear the responsibility for verifying the accuracy of AI-provided information and citations in their articles.

  5. AI tools for editing may be used but require disclosure; however, tools that do not employ generative AI, like grammar checkers and citation software, do not need to be disclosed.

  6. The potential access of AI operators to data inputted into generative AI systems should be considered concerning participant privacy, intellectual property, and the integrity of the peer-review process.

  7. Journal editors and reviewers are prohibited from using generative AI to analyze manuscript content to uphold review confidentiality.

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Springer Nature's policy on AI

  1. Springer Nature does not recognize LLMs like ChatGPT as authors, emphasizing the need for accountability, and requires LLM use to be documented in the Methods section or a comparable section of the manuscript.

  2. Due to legal and ethical concerns, Springer Nature prohibits the use of generative AI images in publications, except for images obtained through legally compliant agencies or specific cases related to AI research, subject to case-by-case review.

  3. The policy on AI-generated visual content, including various forms of imagery and video, is under regular review, and exceptions are made for non-image based materials like tables and charts, which should still disclose AI involvement.

  4. Peer reviewers are advised against using generative AI tools due to their limitations and the potential for introducing errors or bias, and they must report any AI tool usage in their peer review assessments.

  5. Springer Nature values the unique expertise of peer reviewers and emphasizes their responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of their evaluations, particularly in maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of the review process.

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