Generative AI Policy

Authors may use GenAI tools only for language editing, grammar correction, or improving clarity, provided that the scientific content, data analysis, interpretations, and conclusions are entirely the authors’ own. The use of GenAI for generating research data, results, figures, tables, or substantive scientific content is not permitted.

Authors must disclose the use of GenAI tools in the manuscript (e.g., in the acknowledgements or methods section, wherever applicable). GenAI tools cannot be listed as authors and do not meet authorship criteria.

Editors and reviewers may use GenAI tools only for administrative or language-related support, while maintaining confidentiality and academic integrity.

The journal reserves the right to take appropriate action if undisclosed or unethical use of GenAI is identified.