Generative AI Policy

Authors may use generative AI tools to improve language, readability, or formatting; however, authors remain fully responsible for the content, accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts. Generative AI tools may not be listed as authors or co-authors.

The use of AI to generate, manipulate, fabricate, or falsify research data, results, images, citations, or scientific conclusions is strictly prohibited. Any use of AI-assisted technologies should be disclosed appropriately in the manuscript.

Editors and reviewers must not upload confidential manuscript content into AI systems that may store, reproduce, or disclose submitted materials.