Generative AI (GenAI) Policy

1. Policy Statement

A‑JMRHS permits the transparent, ethical use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) and AI-assisted technologies in manuscript preparation, following COPE, ICMJE, and WAME guidelines. Authors remain fully accountable for all content accuracy, originality, and integrity.

2. Prohibited Uses

GenAI cannot:

  • Be listed as an author or co-author (lacks legal standing, accountability, or conceptual contribution).
  • Generate core research content (hypotheses, methods, results, conclusions, data analysis).
  • Create fabricated data, images, citations, or references.
  • Replace human oversight in ethical judgments or scientific interpretation.

3. Permitted Uses (with Disclosure)

GenAI may assist with:

  • Language editing (grammar, clarity for non-native speakers).
  • Literature summarization (preliminary idea generation).
  • Figure polishing (non-data visualization formatting).
  • Reference formatting (style consistency).

All permitted uses require mandatory disclosure in the manuscript.

4. Mandatory Disclosure Requirements

Authors must disclose GenAI use in two locations:

Methods/Acknowledgments Section:

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"This work utilized [specific GenAI tool, e.g., ChatGPT-4o, version date] for [exact purpose: language polishing, figure formatting]. Authors take full responsibility for content accuracy and originality."

Submission Checklist:
☐ GenAI tools used: [Tool name/version] | ☐ Purpose: [Language editing/Idea generation/Other] | ☐ Impact on conclusions: [None/Minor/Major]

5. Peer Review and Editorial Use

  • Reviewers/Editors disclosing GenAI use in reviews must note it confidentially to editors.
  • GenAI-generated reviewer comments are not permitted for decision-making.

6. Consequences of Non-Compliance

Violation

Action

Undisclosed use

Rejection; 12-month submission ban

Prohibited use (data fabrication)

Retraction; institutional reporting

AI listed as author

Immediate rejection; blacklisting

Hallucinated citations

Correction/retraction

7. Transparency in Published Work

Published articles must include GenAI disclosure in the final version:

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Acknowledgments: "GenAI tools (ChatGPT-4) assisted language editing. Authors verify all content."

8. Policy Compliance

This policy aligns with:

  • COPE Position Statement on AI Authorship (2023).
  • Elsevier/Springer/SAGE GenAI guidelines.
  • Scopus/Web of Science transparency requirements.
  • ICMJE ethical authorship standards.

 

Effective: 01-01-2025
Contact: editorajmrhs@gmail.com