The following guidelines have been developed for JRMC based on publishing guidelines by International Committee of Publication Ethics (ICMJE) and Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE),

Authorship and AI Tools

• AI as a Non-Author Entity: AI tools, including large language models (LLMs) and other generative AI technologies, cannot be listed as authors on research publications. This is because AI tools do not meet the criteria for authorship, such as being accountable for the work and managing conflicts of interest. Only humans can fulfill these responsibilities and take credit or accountability for the work produced​.
• Human Responsibility: Authors using AI tools must take full responsibility for the content generated by these tools. This includes ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the work. Any section of a manuscript that has been created or influenced by AI tools must be transparently disclosed in the methods or acknowledgment sections of the paper​.

Transparency and Disclosure

• Mandatory Disclosure: Authors are required to disclose the use of AI tools in the creation of manuscripts, data analysis, image generation, or any other aspect of the research process. This disclosure should be detailed and include the specific AI tools used, their purpose, and the extent of their contribution to the work​.
• Impact on Peer Review: Editors and peer reviewers should be informed about the use of AI tools during the manuscript submission. This enables a more informed review process, ensuring that any AI-generated content is critically evaluated within the context of its limitations and ethical considerations​.

Ethical Considerations

• Integrity and Ethical Use: AI tools should be used ethically, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the research. Authors must ensure that the use of AI does not lead to data manipulation, plagiarism, or any form of academic misconduct. AI should assist the research process, not replace the critical thinking and creativity inherent in scientific work​.
• AI in Data Privacy: When using AI for data analysis, researchers must comply with data privacy regulations. This includes ensuring that AI tools do not compromise the confidentiality or security of sensitive information​.

Editorial Oversight

• Editor Responsibilities: Editors should establish clear guidelines for the use of AI in submissions and ensure that authors adhere to these guidelines. The editorial board must be vigilant in detecting and addressing any unethical use of AI tools, and should work closely with authors to resolve any issues related to AI-generated content​.
• Continual Update of Guidelines: Given the rapid evolution of AI technologies, this policy will be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect new developments and ethical challenges in the field of AI in research publishing.