Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the preparation of scientific articles

General Principle

The responsible use of AI tools is permitted as editorial support—for example, for language improvement, translation, style correction, or text organization—provided that such use does not replace human intellectual authorship or compromise scientific integrity.

Maximum Permitted Threshold

A maximum of 20% AI-generated writing is allowed in the total manuscript text, excluding the reference list.

Prohibited Uses

AI tools may not be used to:

• Fabricate, falsify, alter, or conceal data, results, evidence, or procedures;
• Generate or include nonexistent references, citations, or sources;
• Produce content that constitutes plagiarism or improper appropriation of third-party work; or
• Replace academic judgment in analysis, discussion, and conclusions without human verification.

Mandatory Disclosure

When AI tools have been used, authors must include a statement in the manuscript—within the Declarations, Acknowledgments, or equivalent section—indicating:

• The tool used (name and version/model, where applicable).
• The purpose of its use.
• The sections of the manuscript in which it was used.
• Confirmation that the content was reviewed by the authors, who assume full responsibility for it.

AI cannot Be Listed as an author

AI tools may not be listed as authors or co-authors and cannot assume ethical or legal responsibility for the manuscript. Responsibility rests exclusively with the human authors.

Confidentiality During Review

Reviewers and editors must not upload manuscripts or unpublished data to external AI tools in ways that may compromise the confidentiality of the editorial process.

Measures in Case of Non-compliance

Undeclared AI use, or AI use exceeding the permitted threshold, may result in a request for clarification, return of the manuscript for correction, editorial rejection, or activation of post-publication procedures if detected after publication.