Responsibly use artificial intelligence to enhance research efficiency and academic integrity. From policy interpretation to tool application, master the best path to AI-powered academia.
AI tools may be used to improve language expression and readability, but accuracy of terminology and clarity of logic must be ensured. Disclosure in Methods or Acknowledgments is recommended.
AI can assist with rapid literature screening and summarization, but final selection and critical analysis must be done by authors. Citations should be verified against original sources.
When AI assists with code or statistical script generation, authors should verify code logic and results. AI involvement should be disclosed in the data availability statement.
When using AI to generate diagrams or covers, data must not be distorted. All AI-generated images must be labeled "AI-generated" in captions.
Reviewers must not upload manuscript content to any public AI platforms. If using AI to assist with review comments, disclosure is required and confidentiality must be ensured.
Editors may use AI for plagiarism detection, format checking, or initial screening, but all academic decisions must be made independently by the editorial team.
The publisher reserves the right to detect AI-generated content in submissions. Undeclared AI content affecting originality may result in manuscript return.
The following tools are integrated into the StarNexus platform, free for Diamond OA authors and editorial board members. All tools follow data minimization principles.
It can be used for brainstorming or polishing, but large paragraphs of AI-generated text should not be directly copied. Disclosure in acknowledgments or methods is required.
If AI was only used for preliminary polishing, usually not required; but if the journal requires professional editing, using human editing services with disclosure is recommended.
Contact the editorial office with specific passages. Editors will communicate with authors based on policy; manuscripts will not be rejected solely due to AI traces.
Both APA and MLA have guidelines. Typically, describe the tool name, version, and usage in the methods section; no need to include in references.
