{ "metadata": { "edition": "2026-09", "generated_at": "2026-10-18", "verified_through": "2026-10-18", "license": "CC BY 4.0 (compilation; policy wording paraphrased, see each source)", "maintainer": "Manusights Research Library", "method": "Each policy row was checked against the publisher's, society's or journal's own web page, fetched and read on the verified_on date. Values are paraphrased; see each field's source URL. \"not_stated\" means the page(s) read do not address the point; \"unverified\" means no official page could be read, usually because it returned 403 or a bot challenge, which was not bypassed. Third-party compilations were used only to locate official URLs. Journal rows map each journal to the policy that governs it; mapping_basis says whether that link was confirmed from the policy page or inferred from the publisher of record (Crossref). Journal-specific instruction pages were not read unless named as the policy_ref, so overrides are not recorded in this edition. Rows whose sources say retrieved_via \"browser_read\" were read on the same date in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; human-verification challenges were never completed, so those publishers (JAMA Network, OUP, ASH, AACR) stay unverified.", "scope": "Twenty publishers: large scholarly publishers by journal output together with the major medical, general-science and computing publishers named in the F2 brief (size was not re-ranked for this edition); the imprints, societies and journals whose own statements govern the journals below; and 100 journals ranked by Manusights search demand: every journal with a Manusights AI-policy post, plus the journals with the most Search Console impressions across Manusights pages (90 days to 2026-06-03).", "enums": { "ai_as_author": [ "allowed", "not_allowed", "not_stated", "unverified" ], "disclosure_required": [ "yes", "research_use_only", "no", "not_stated", "unverified" ], "disclosure_where": [ "methods", "acknowledgments", "contributorship_statement", "cover_letter", "submission_form", "dedicated_statement", "figure_caption", "manuscript_unspecified" ], "ai_generated_images": [ "allowed", "restricted", "not_allowed", "not_stated", "unverified" ], "reviewers_using_ai": [ "allowed", "restricted", "not_allowed", "not_stated", "unverified" ], "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": [ "allowed", "restricted", "not_allowed", "not_stated", "unverified" ], "editors_using_ai": [ "allowed", "restricted", "not_allowed", "not_stated", "unverified" ], "access_status": [ "read", "access_limited" ], "governed_by": [ "publisher", "journal" ], "mapping_basis": [ "journal_policy_page", "publisher_policy_scope", "publisher_of_record" ] }, "counts": { "policy_rows": 47, "top20_publishers": 20, "top20_read": 20, "top20_access_limited": 0, "policy_rows_read": 47, "policy_rows_access_limited": 0, "policy_rows_access_limited_with_official_alternate": 0, "field_cells": 282, "field_cells_sourced": 226, "field_cells_not_stated": 56, "field_cells_unverified": 0, "journals": 100, "journals_with_sourced_policy": 100, "journals_with_unverified_policy": 0 }, "changelog": [ { "date": "2026-10-18", "summary": "Added six publisher and society policies covering journals that research papers cite often: Wolters Kluwer Health (Lippincott), the American Society for Microbiology, the Royal Society, Annual Reviews, the American Physiological Society and Optica Publishing Group." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "ACM's authorship FAQ states that generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors on ACM Works under any conditions." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "PNAS reviewer guidelines bar reviewers from submitting manuscripts to generative AI tools and allow AI only to help revise their own writing with a tool that does not save or train on inputs." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "AHA journals' AI guidance, dated June 2026, prohibits using AI to generate example scientific data or clinical images for editorial use." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "RSC's reviewer AI rules are unchanged but are now cited from its reviewer-responsibilities page, since the author-responsibilities page no longer carries them." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "Cambridge's reviewer confidentiality rule bars sharing manuscript content with any AI tool, not only public generative AI, unless the journal agrees, and treats a breach as peer review misconduct." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "JCI Insight asks every manuscript to include an AI disclosures paragraph, with a set statement when no AI tools were used." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "JCI asks every manuscript to include an AI disclosures paragraph, with a set statement when no AI tools were used." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "IOP Publishing now asks for a separate AI disclosure statement in the Acknowledgements when AI materially contributes, with research use also described in Methods, exempts routine language editing, and allows AI-made explanatory images." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "The Econometric Society's Refine check at conditional acceptance covers technical and expository issues, including proof errors, inconsistencies and clarity, and does not judge a paper's contribution." }, { "date": "2026-10-16", "summary": "Wiley's AI guide lets reviewers and editors use AI to organize, polish or translate their own feedback and ask general methods questions, never with manuscript content, and its Research Exchange platform uses AI for reviewer matching and integrity screening." }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "summary": "The Lancet Group: read its Information for Authors (August 2026) and peer-review page. Disclosure is now a separate AI declaration at the end of the manuscript, with research use in Methods; AI images restricted; reviewers may not use AI to assist the scientific review or upload manuscripts to AI tools." }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "summary": "ASH (Blood journals): read the portfolio-wide AI policy, previously blocked. AI cannot be an author; a dedicated AI declaration at the end of Methods; AI image manipulation restricted; reviewers and editors may not upload manuscripts to AI tools." }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "summary": "AACR: read its editorial policies (updated March 2026), previously blocked. AI cannot be a co-author; editing help goes in Acknowledgments, AI-generated content in the cover letter and manuscript, research use in Methods; reviewers generally may not use generative AI." }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "summary": "Hepatology (AASLD): read its Instructions for Authors, previously blocked. AI cannot be an author; disclose use in Materials and Methods and the cover letter; AI should only improve readability and language." }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "summary": "eLife: read its author and reviewer guides, previously blocked. AI cannot be a co-author and its use goes in Materials and Methods; reviewers and editors may use generative AI if they disclose it." }, { "date": "2026-10-13", "summary": "JAMA Network: read the official instructions for authors (updated 8 September 2026), previously blocked. AI cannot be an author; disclose in Acknowledgments, research use in Methods; AI clinical images not permitted outside a disclosed research design; reviewers must not upload manuscripts to AI tools." }, { "date": "2026-10-13", "summary": "Oxford University Press: read the official ethics page, previously blocked. AI cannot be an author; disclose AI use in the cover letter and in Methods or Acknowledgements; AI images allowed with disclosure." }, { "date": "2026-10-13", "summary": "Corrected two image fields against the publishers' pages: NEJM Group from not covered to restricted (New Manuscripts guidance) and APS from allowed to restricted (APS Journals Style Guide)." }, { "date": "2026-09-24", "summary": "First edition: 41 policies and 100 journals; 35 of the 41 policy pages read." } ] }, "publishers": [ { "id": "elsevier", "name": "Elsevier", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "elsevier.com" ], "policy_url": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals", "policy_last_updated": "2026-06", "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI tools may not be listed or cited as an author or co-author.", "source": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "dedicated_statement", "methods", "figure_caption" ], "what": "Tool name, purpose of use and the extent of human oversight; figure captions also name the tool, version and how it was used.", "detail": "A separate AI declaration before the references appears in the published article. Spelling and grammar checks and accessibility tools are exempt. Research-process use goes in Methods.", "source": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Explanatory images and data-derived visualizations are allowed with disclosure; AI may not create or alter primary research images (microscopy, blots, scans); graphical abstracts need dedicated illustration tools; AI cover art needs prior permission.", "source": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Supportive use only, such as improving the language of a report or background literature searches, with confidentiality kept and disclosure in the report; private tools only.", "source": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers must not upload a submitted manuscript or any part of it to an AI tool, even one described as private.", "source": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Editors may use private AI tools in a supportive role but must not upload manuscripts; decisions stay with the editor.", "source": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals" }, "notes": "Page footer reads \"Policy updated June 2026\". Journals may add their own rules; Cell Press and The Lancet publish separate statements (both access-limited in this edition)." }, { "id": "springer-nature", "name": "Springer Nature", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "springernature.com", "springer.com", "nature.com", "biomedcentral.com" ], "policy_url": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/ai-manuscript-preparation", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/ai-manuscript-preparation", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/using-ai-in-peer-review", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/ai-editor-guidance", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Listing AI as an author is in the red (not permitted) tier of the risk framework.", "source": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/ai-manuscript-preparation" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "dedicated_statement", "figure_caption" ], "what": "Which AI system was used, for what purpose and how much it contributed, with confirmation that authors remain accountable.", "detail": "Uses a green/amber/red risk framework; even green-tier language help is described and declared. AI-assisted visuals also need a caption note.", "source": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/ai-manuscript-preparation" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Allowed when derived from verifiable data, source material or author-developed content and disclosed; images generated from text prompts without verifiable inputs are not permitted.", "source": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/ai-manuscript-preparation" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Allowed for language, structure and reflection with disclosure; generating full reports, accept/reject recommendations or delegating critique to AI is not permitted.", "source": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/using-ai-in-peer-review" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Not permitted into public or unsecured tools; limited use of manuscript content may be acceptable in secure, institutionally approved tools.", "source": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/using-ai-in-peer-review" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Editors should not upload manuscripts to public or open AI tools and are told AI-detection tools are unreliable.", "source": "https://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/ai-editor-guidance" }, "notes": "Covers Springer Nature journals under one AI Declarations policy that is being rolled out into submission and review workflows. Nature Portfolio publishes its own page (separate row)." }, { "id": "nature-portfolio", "name": "Nature Portfolio", "level": "imprint", "parent": "springer-nature", "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "nature.com" ], "policy_url": "https://www.nature.com/nature-portfolio/editorial-policies/ai", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nature.com/nature-portfolio/editorial-policies/ai", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://www.nature.com/nature-portfolio/editorial-policies/peer-review", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Assigning authorship or accountability to AI is in the not-permitted tier.", "source": "https://www.nature.com/nature-portfolio/editorial-policies/ai" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "manuscript_unspecified" ], "what": "The page asks authors to disclose AI use; it does not name a manuscript section.", "detail": "Same green/amber/red framework as Springer Nature; green-tier use is described as permitted with disclosure encouraged.", "source": "https://www.nature.com/nature-portfolio/editorial-policies/ai" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Creating photorealistic (deepfake) images is listed as not permitted; other visual rules follow the Springer Nature framework.", "source": "https://www.nature.com/nature-portfolio/editorial-policies/ai" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Reviewers may use AI to support review but must not delegate critique or judgement, and should declare any AI support in the report.", "source": "https://www.nature.com/nature-portfolio/editorial-policies/ai" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "The peer-review page asks reviewers not to upload manuscripts into generative AI tools; the AI page words this as unsecured or public tools.", "source": "https://www.nature.com/nature-portfolio/editorial-policies/peer-review" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Journals may use Springer Nature approved tools for accessory content and to summarise or retrieve information; editors make all decisions.", "source": "https://www.nature.com/nature-portfolio/editorial-policies/ai" }, "notes": "Ambiguity: the AI policy page limits the upload ban to unsecured or public tools, while the peer-review page asks reviewers not to upload manuscripts to generative AI tools at all. Recorded the stricter wording." }, { "id": "wiley", "name": "Wiley", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "wiley.com" ], "policy_url": "https://authors.wiley.com/ethics-guidelines/index.html", "policy_last_updated": "2026-07", "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://authorservices.wiley.com/ethics-guidelines/index.html", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch", "note": "Redirected to authors.wiley.com" }, { "url": "https://authors.wiley.com/ethics-guidelines/index.html", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://www.wiley.com/publishing/article/ai-guidelines", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI cannot fulfil authorship and must not be listed as an author (follows the COPE position).", "source": "https://authors.wiley.com/ethics-guidelines/index.html" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "acknowledgments", "methods", "figure_caption", "submission_form" ], "what": "Tool name and version, date of use, the tool's role, and how the authors directed and checked the output.", "detail": "Acknowledgments for drafting, editing or translation; Methods for research use; captions for visuals; also disclosed at submission. Grammar, spelling and word-choice help is exempt.", "source": "https://www.wiley.com/publishing/article/ai-guidelines" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "AI may be used for data visualizations and illustrations with disclosure; AI-edited photographs and AI-made factual or evidential images are not permitted.", "source": "https://www.wiley.com/publishing/article/ai-guidelines" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Reviewers may use AI to organize and prioritize their own feedback, improve clarity and tone, translate their review, or ask general methods questions, but never with manuscript content. AI help with drafting a review must be disclosed to the handling editor.", "source": "https://www.wiley.com/publishing/article/ai-guidelines" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Editors and reviewers may not upload manuscripts or any part, including figures and tables, to AI tools.", "source": "https://authors.wiley.com/ethics-guidelines/index.html" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Editors follow the same limits as reviewers, with no manuscript uploads. Wiley's Research Exchange submission platform also uses AI to help editors match reviewers and screen for integrity issues.", "source": "https://www.wiley.com/publishing/article/ai-guidelines" }, "notes": "Ethics guidelines page reads \"Last updated: July 2026\". The journal editor makes the final call on whether a given AI use is acceptable." }, { "id": "taylor-francis", "name": "Taylor & Francis", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "taylorandfrancis.com" ], "policy_url": "https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Generative AI tools must not be listed as authors.", "source": "https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "dedicated_statement" ], "what": "Full tool name with version, how it was used and why.", "detail": "Article submissions must include a specific AI-use disclosure statement. Some journals allow AI only for language improvement.", "source": "https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Allowed for data visualisations and conceptual or process illustrations; not allowed to create or manipulate research results, clinical samples or diagnostic images.", "source": "https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "AI may help improve review language only; not for analysing or summarising submissions or generating reports.", "source": "https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers must not upload unpublished manuscripts, files, images or information into generative AI tools.", "source": "https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Editors must not upload unpublished manuscripts and should check with their T&F contact before using generative AI tools.", "source": "https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/" }, "notes": "No policy date is shown on the page." }, { "id": "sage", "name": "Sage", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "sagepub.com" ], "policy_url": "https://www.sagepub.com/journals/publication-ethics-policies/artificial-intelligence-policy", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/chatgpt-and-generative-ai", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch", "note": "Redirected to the policy URL" }, { "url": "https://www.sagepub.com/journals/publication-ethics-policies/artificial-intelligence-policy", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_stated" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "submission_form", "methods", "acknowledgments" ], "what": "Generative use that affects methods, analysis, results or conclusions, including references, text or images.", "detail": "Assistive language, grammar or structure tools need no disclosure; generative use is disclosed at submission and in Methods or Acknowledgements.", "source": "https://www.sagepub.com/journals/publication-ethics-policies/artificial-intelligence-policy" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Representative illustrations or infographics may be generated with disclosure; generated images presented as novel research images are prohibited.", "source": "https://www.sagepub.com/journals/publication-ethics-policies/artificial-intelligence-policy" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Reviewers may use generative AI to help write and format reports but stay responsible; using it for the review itself is listed as inappropriate.", "source": "https://www.sagepub.com/journals/publication-ethics-policies/artificial-intelligence-policy" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Uploading or pasting the manuscript into a generative AI tool to produce a report is listed as inappropriate use.", "source": "https://www.sagepub.com/journals/publication-ethics-policies/artificial-intelligence-policy" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Editors must not use generative AI to write decision letters or summaries of unpublished research.", "source": "https://www.sagepub.com/journals/publication-ethics-policies/artificial-intelligence-policy" }, "notes": "The AI policy page does not itself state whether AI can be an author; it points to the COPE position statement. A separate Sage authorship page was not found at the tried URL (404)." }, { "id": "mdpi", "name": "MDPI", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "mdpi.com" ], "policy_url": "https://www.mdpi.com/ethics", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.mdpi.com/ethics", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." }, { "url": "https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/instructions", "http_status": 403, "access_status": "access_limited", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "GenAI tools and LLMs cannot be listed as authors because they do not meet MDPI's authorship requirements.", "source": "https://www.mdpi.com/ethics" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "submission_form", "methods", "acknowledgments" ], "what": "GenAI use for generating text, data or graphics, study design, data collection, analysis or interpretation: how it was used (Methods) and the tool and version (Acknowledgments).", "detail": "Declared during submission; a recommended acknowledgment wording is given. Pure text editing (grammar, spelling, formatting) is exempt.", "source": "https://www.mdpi.com/ethics" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "allowed", "detail": "Using GenAI to generate graphics must be declared, and the content must still meet MDPI's image-manipulation and data-fabrication policies.", "source": "https://www.mdpi.com/ethics" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Reviewers should not use GenAI to prepare reports; limited language polishing may be acceptable if disclosed. Reports found to misuse AI are discarded.", "source": "https://www.mdpi.com/ethics" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers must never upload any part of a manuscript, its figures or related communication to a GenAI tool.", "source": "https://www.mdpi.com/ethics" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Academic editors must not use GenAI during editorial review or decision-making, and must never upload manuscript material to GenAI tools.", "source": "https://www.mdpi.com/ethics" }, "notes": "Read in a standard browser on 2026-09-24 after the automated fetch was refused. MDPI cites STM and COPE guidance." }, { "id": "frontiers", "name": "Frontiers", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "frontiersin.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Generative AI should not be listed as an author because it cannot be accountable (ICMJE criteria).", "source": "https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "acknowledgments", "methods" ], "what": "Name, version, model and source of the tool; prompts and outputs may be uploaded as supplementary files (encouraged).", "detail": "AI-generated main text and AI-made or edited figures must be acknowledged; Methods too where relevant.", "source": "https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "allowed", "detail": "Figures made or edited with generative AI are permitted if checked for accuracy and plagiarism and acknowledged.", "source": "https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Frontiers provides an internal AI tool in its review forum; any external AI use needs prior approval and disclosure to authors.", "source": "https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Manuscript content must not be uploaded to external generative AI tools.", "source": "https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Same rules as reviewers; the internal tool is not to be used for editorial decisions.", "source": "https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics" }, "notes": "Section \"Artificial intelligence: fair use and disclosure policy\" on the policies page. No date shown." }, { "id": "oup", "name": "Oxford University Press", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "oup.com" ], "policy_url": "https://academic.oup.com/pages/for-authors/journals/preparing-and-submitting-your-manuscript/ethics", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-13", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://academic.oup.com/pages/for-authors/journals/preparing-and-submitting-your-manuscript/ethics", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "fetch_tool_excerpt" }, { "url": "https://global.oup.com/academic/authors/ai", "http_status": 202, "access_status": "access_limited", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch", "note": "Bot challenge page" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI language tools such as ChatGPT do not qualify as authors, and OUP screens author lists for them.", "source": "https://academic.oup.com/pages/for-authors/journals/preparing-and-submitting-your-manuscript/ethics" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "cover_letter", "methods", "acknowledgments" ], "what": "That AI was used and for what: generating content or images, writing code, processing data or translation.", "detail": "Disclosure is required in the cover letter to the editor and in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.", "source": "https://academic.oup.com/pages/for-authors/journals/preparing-and-submitting-your-manuscript/ethics" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "allowed", "detail": "Using AI to help generate images is covered by the same disclosure requirement; the page sets no ban.", "source": "https://academic.oup.com/pages/for-authors/journals/preparing-and-submitting-your-manuscript/ethics" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "Publisher-wide ethics page; the AI rules sit in a note under Authorship. Reviewer and editor AI use is not addressed beyond a general confidentiality duty. OUP journals and society partners may add stricter rules." }, { "id": "cambridge-university-press", "name": "Cambridge University Press", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "cambridge.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/publishing-ethics/authorship-and-contributorship-journals", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/publishing-ethics/authorship-and-contributorship-journals", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/publishing-ethics/core-editorial-policies-journals", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI and LLM tools may not be listed as an author on Cambridge scholarly works.", "source": "https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/publishing-ethics/authorship-and-contributorship-journals" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "manuscript_unspecified" ], "what": "AI use must be declared and explained, as with other software and methods.", "detail": "No specific section is named; individual journals may set more specific requirements.", "source": "https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/publishing-ethics/authorship-and-contributorship-journals" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "not_stated" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Reviewers must not put manuscript content into AI tools, including details carried into their own report, unless the journal specifies or agrees otherwise; no other limit is stated.", "source": "https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/publishing-ethics/core-editorial-policies-journals" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "No part of a manuscript may go to a public generative AI tool, and the reviewer confidentiality rule extends this to any AI tool, unless the journal specifies or agrees otherwise. A breach counts as peer review misconduct.", "source": "https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/publishing-ethics/core-editorial-policies-journals" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Where AI tools are used in the editorial process, decisions are made by a human.", "source": "https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/publishing-ethics/core-editorial-policies-journals" }, "notes": "AI-generated images are not addressed on the two pages read." }, { "id": "acs", "name": "American Chemical Society (ACS Publications)", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "acs.org" ], "policy_url": "https://researcher-resources.acs.org/publish/aipolicy", "policy_last_updated": "2024-12-13", "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://researcher-resources.acs.org/publish/aipolicy", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI tools cannot meet authorship requirements and should not be in the author list.", "source": "https://researcher-resources.acs.org/publish/aipolicy" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "acknowledgments", "methods", "figure_caption" ], "what": "When and how the tools were used; fuller detail in Methods for substantial use; a short caption note for AI graphics.", "detail": "All AI use should be disclosed within the submission.", "source": "https://researcher-resources.acs.org/publish/aipolicy" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Allowed with a caption note and for cover art with disclosure; not allowed in Table of Contents graphics, which have no caption.", "source": "https://researcher-resources.acs.org/publish/aipolicy" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Opinions must be the reviewer's own; sharing any part of the submission or the report with a text-generation tool breaches confidentiality.", "source": "https://researcher-resources.acs.org/publish/aipolicy" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Disclosing any part of the submission or review report to an AI tool violates the ACS Ethical Guidelines.", "source": "https://researcher-resources.acs.org/publish/aipolicy" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "Page reads \"Last updated - December 13, 2024\". Editors may judge AI use too extensive and ask for revision or reject." }, { "id": "ieee", "name": "IEEE", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "ieee.org" ], "policy_url": "https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/become-an-ieee-journal-author/publishing-ethics/guidelines-and-policies/submission-and-peer-review-policies/", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/become-an-ieee-journal-author/publishing-ethics/guidelines-and-policies/submission-and-peer-review-policies/", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://pspb.ieee.org/images/files/PSPB/opsmanual.pdf", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_stated" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "acknowledgments" ], "what": "The AI system used, the sections containing AI-generated content, and a short note on how much it generated.", "detail": "Covers text, figures, images and code. Editing and grammar help is outside the rule; disclosure is recommended but not required.", "source": "https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/become-an-ieee-journal-author/publishing-ethics/guidelines-and-policies/submission-and-peer-review-policies/" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "allowed", "detail": "AI-generated figures and images are covered by the acknowledgments disclosure rule; no separate ban is stated.", "source": "https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/become-an-ieee-journal-author/publishing-ethics/guidelines-and-policies/submission-and-peer-review-policies/" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Allowed only if manuscript information is not processed through a public AI platform.", "source": "https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/become-an-ieee-journal-author/publishing-ethics/guidelines-and-policies/submission-and-peer-review-policies/" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Manuscript information must not be processed through a public platform to generate a review.", "source": "https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/become-an-ieee-journal-author/publishing-ethics/guidelines-and-policies/submission-and-peer-review-policies/" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "The operations manual says referees and editors should not use AI tools that break confidentiality.", "source": "https://pspb.ieee.org/images/files/PSPB/opsmanual.pdf" }, "notes": "Neither page read states whether AI can be listed as an author. The PSPB Operations Manual (amended 25 June 2026) carries the same rules." }, { "id": "iop-publishing", "name": "IOP Publishing", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "iop.org" ], "policy_url": "https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/ethical-policy-journals/", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/ethical-policy-journals/", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/questions/generative-ai-tools/", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/ethics-for-reviewers/", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "The policy says AI tools cannot be legally accountable for published work, and IOP's authorship criteria require every author to accept accountability for the work.", "source": "https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/ethical-policy-journals/" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "acknowledgments", "methods" ], "what": "The tool or model and its version, how it was used, and how far the authors verified and reviewed the output.", "detail": "A separate AI disclosure statement in the Acknowledgements when AI materially shaped the research, writing or results; research use is also described in Methods. Routine spelling, grammar and language editing is exempt, and prompts or logs may be required where AI is central to the method.", "source": "https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/ethical-policy-journals/" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Figures built from existing data and explanatory images such as diagrams or graphical summaries are allowed if they do not misrepresent data and stay distinct from research data. Fabricating data or manipulating images such as blots is not allowed.", "source": "https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/ethical-policy-journals/" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Only to improve the written quality of the report (grammar, clarity, translation), with disclosure.", "source": "https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/ethics-for-reviewers/" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers must not upload any part of a manuscript, figures, tables or files to generative AI tools.", "source": "https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/ethics-for-reviewers/" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "Authors also may not upload reviewer reports to AI tools or hide prompts in manuscripts. Non-existent references are treated as strong evidence of irresponsible AI use." }, { "id": "rsc", "name": "Royal Society of Chemistry", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "rsc.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/processes-and-policies/author-responsibilities", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/processes-and-policies/author-responsibilities", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." }, { "url": "https://www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/processes-and-policies/reviewer-responsibilities", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read" }, { "url": "https://www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/processes-and-policies/guiding-principles-for-artificial-intelligence", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Follows COPE: AI tools such as ChatGPT cannot be listed as authors, since they cannot take responsibility, consent or manage legal obligations.", "source": "https://www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/processes-and-policies/author-responsibilities" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "cover_letter", "methods", "acknowledgments" ], "what": "Any GenAI use in producing the manuscript (drafting, translation, data formatting, figures, code, references): how it was used including prompts (Methods) and the tool name and model or version (Acknowledgments).", "detail": "Declared at submission in the cover letter. AI-assisted copy editing is exempt. AI output may never be presented as original research data.", "source": "https://www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/processes-and-policies/author-responsibilities" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Illustrative AI graphics are allowed with a caption note and tool details, from licensed tools; no AI images of identifiable people; AI must not alter research images except where it is part of the described method.", "source": "https://www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/processes-and-policies/author-responsibilities" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Reviewers may not use AI to generate report content; language polishing only, with a tool that does not save or train on inputs, disclosed to the editor.", "source": "https://www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/processes-and-policies/reviewer-responsibilities" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers must not submit a manuscript, its supplementary information or related material to any LLM or GenAI chatbot.", "source": "https://www.rsc.org/publishing/journals/processes-and-policies/reviewer-responsibilities" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "Read in a standard browser on 2026-09-24 after the automated fetch was refused. The publishing policy sits on RSC's author- and reviewer-responsibility pages; the guiding-principles page covers RSC's own AI use." }, { "id": "aaas", "name": "AAAS (Science family of journals)", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "science.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.science.org/content/page/science-journals-editorial-policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.science.org/content/page/science-journals-editorial-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." }, { "url": "https://www.science.org/content/page/instructions-preparing-initial-manuscript", "http_status": 403, "access_status": "access_limited", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI-assisted tools (LLMs, chatbots, image creators) cannot be authors or coauthors, and cited sources may not be AI-authored.", "source": "https://www.science.org/content/page/science-journals-editorial-policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "cover_letter", "methods", "acknowledgments" ], "what": "Use of AI-assisted tools as part of the research or as aids in writing or presentation; the Science AI usage guidelines set the details by use case.", "detail": "Declare in the cover letter and in Methods or Acknowledgments; authors stay accountable for accuracy, plagiarism, citations and bias.", "source": "https://www.science.org/content/page/science-journals-editorial-policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "AI-generated images and other multimedia are not permitted without explicit editor permission; exceptions (e.g. papers about AI) are judged case by case and disclosed at submission.", "source": "https://www.science.org/content/page/science-journals-editorial-policies" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Reviewers may use AI only to revise their own writing, with a tool that does not save or train on inputs, and must declare it in the review.", "source": "https://www.science.org/content/page/science-journals-editorial-policies" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers may not enter any part of a manuscript into an LLM or other AI tool, because it breaches confidentiality.", "source": "https://www.science.org/content/page/science-journals-editorial-policies" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "Read in a standard browser on 2026-09-24 after the automated fetch was refused. The page links separate Science AI usage guidelines (PDF) for use-case details." }, { "id": "plos", "name": "PLOS", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "plos.org" ], "policy_url": "https://journals.plos.org/plosone/s/ethical-publishing-practice", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://journals.plos.org/plosone/s/ethical-publishing-practice", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI tools cannot be listed as authors.", "source": "https://journals.plos.org/plosone/s/ethical-publishing-practice" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "methods", "acknowledgments", "figure_caption" ], "what": "Tool names, how they were used and which parts they affected, and how the user checked the output.", "detail": "Language polishing needs no disclosure; translation disclosure is recommended; code generation must be disclosed.", "source": "https://journals.plos.org/plosone/s/ethical-publishing-practice" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "allowed", "detail": "Allowed for illustration or summarising results if it does not misrepresent primary research outputs, with a figure-legend disclosure.", "source": "https://journals.plos.org/plosone/s/ethical-publishing-practice" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Only uses that keep content confidential and do not misrepresent the reviewer's own contribution, such as copyediting their own comments; must be disclosed in the review form.", "source": "https://journals.plos.org/plosone/s/ethical-publishing-practice" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Submissions, summaries or revealing comments must not be uploaded to generative AI tools.", "source": "https://journals.plos.org/plosone/s/ethical-publishing-practice" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Same rules as reviewers; AI cannot act as a decision-issuing editor; disclosure goes in the decision letter.", "source": "https://journals.plos.org/plosone/s/ethical-publishing-practice" }, "notes": "Read on the PLOS ONE ethics page; the policy is presented as PLOS-wide." }, { "id": "bmj", "name": "BMJ Group", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "bmj.com" ], "policy_url": "https://authors.bmj.com/policies/ai-use/", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://authors.bmj.com/policies/ai-use/", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI technologies are not accepted as authors of any BMJ content.", "source": "https://authors.bmj.com/policies/ai-use/" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "contributorship_statement", "methods" ], "what": "Which technology, why it was used, and what task it did; a summary of inputs and outputs may be added as supplementary material.", "detail": "Acknowledged in the contributor section; research use described more fully in Methods.", "source": "https://authors.bmj.com/policies/ai-use/" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "allowed", "detail": "The policy covers images and other formats under the same disclosure rule; editors judge whether the use is suitable.", "source": "https://authors.bmj.com/policies/ai-use/" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Reviewers may use AI for word processing and language and should declare it with the report.", "source": "https://authors.bmj.com/policies/ai-use/" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Not into publicly available AI tools where confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.", "source": "https://authors.bmj.com/policies/ai-use/" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "BMJ says it will review the policy as needed or every six months." }, { "id": "ama-jama-network", "name": "American Medical Association (JAMA Network)", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "jamanetwork.com" ], "policy_url": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/pages/instructions-for-authors", "policy_last_updated": "2026-09-08", "verified_on": "2026-10-13", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/pages/instructions-for-authors", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "fetch_tool_excerpt" }, { "url": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2807956", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "fetch_tool_excerpt", "note": "JAMA editorial guidance, published online 2023-07-27; verbatim excerpts checked" }, { "url": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2816213", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "fetch_tool_excerpt", "note": "JAMA Network reporting guidance, published online 2024-03-07; verbatim excerpts checked" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Nonhuman AI, language models, machine learning or similar technologies do not qualify for authorship.", "source": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/pages/instructions-for-authors" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "acknowledgments", "methods" ], "what": "Tool name, version and extension numbers, manufacturer, dates of use, how it was used and on which parts, and confirmation that the authors take responsibility.", "detail": "Use for content creation, revision or formatting goes in the Acknowledgment section; use within the research goes in Methods. Basic grammar and spelling checkers are exempt. Incomplete disclosure can lead to rejection or post-publication correction.", "source": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/pages/instructions-for-authors" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Clinical images and illustrations (and video or audio) created or manipulated by AI are not permitted unless part of a formal, fully disclosed research design or methods.", "source": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/pages/instructions-for-authors" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Allowed only in ways that keep the manuscript confidential; the reviewer must name the tool and say how it was used.", "source": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2807956" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers must not enter confidential manuscripts, abstracts or other text into a chatbot, language model or similar tool.", "source": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/pages/instructions-for-authors" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Editors do not use AI to make specific editorial decisions but use AI-like tools to inform their assessments.", "source": "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2807956" }, "notes": "Instructions last updated 2026-09-08. AI may not be used to generate or format references, or to draft Opinion pieces, Letters to the Editor, Online Comments, poems or A Piece of My Mind essays. 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Disclose at submission, with a description in both the cover letter and the submitted work; AI-generated material may not be cited as a primary source.", "source": "https://www.nejm.org/about-nejm/editorial-policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Generative AI may not create, alter, add, remove or fabricate visual content within scientific or medical images; any AI-assisted image processing must be disclosed.", "source": "https://www.nejm.org/author-center/new-manuscripts" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "NEJM uses AI tools selectively to support parts of its editorial process; human editors review all content and make every editorial decision.", "source": "https://www.nejm.org/about-nejm/editorial-policies" }, "notes": "Editorial policies read in a standard browser on 2026-09-24 and re-read on 2026-10-13; the image rule is on the New Manuscripts page, read in a standard browser on 2026-10-13. The editorial-policies page does not address reviewer use of AI." }, { "id": "de-gruyter-brill", "name": "De Gruyter Brill", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": true, "official_domains": [ "degruyterbrill.com" ], "policy_url": "https://www.degruyterbrill.com/publishing/for-authors/author-policies/artificial-intelligence", "policy_last_updated": "2026-09", "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.degruyterbrill.com/publishing/for-authors/author-policies/artificial-intelligence", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI tools cannot take responsibility and cannot be authors; AI-generated papers are not accepted.", "source": "https://www.degruyterbrill.com/publishing/for-authors/author-policies/artificial-intelligence" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "acknowledgments", "submission_form" ], "what": "Which tools were used and how, when their output contributed significantly.", "detail": "Research-design or methodology use goes in an acknowledgements section; AI images are disclosed at submission. 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Its authorship criteria refer to individuals but do not address AI authorship directly; reviewer AI use is not covered on this page." }, { "id": "cell-press", "name": "Cell Press", "level": "imprint", "parent": "elsevier", "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "cell.com", "elsevier.com" ], "policy_url": "https://www.cell.com/cell/information-for-authors/journal-policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.cell.com/cell/information-for-authors/journal-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." }, { "url": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read for the parent publisher's row in this edition." }, { "url": "https://www.cell.com/information-for-authors/figure-guidelines", "http_status": 403, "access_status": "access_limited", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI tools must not be listed or cited as an author or co-author; authorship implies responsibilities only humans can hold.", "source": "https://www.cell.com/cell/information-for-authors/journal-policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "dedicated_statement", "methods", "figure_caption" ], "what": "Any generative-AI use in preparing the manuscript; research use in Methods or STAR Methods with model, version and developer; explanatory images in the figure legend.", "detail": "A declaration section after the declaration of interests, added at first submission, appears in the published paper. Cell Press follows the Elsevier policy.", "source": "https://www.cell.com/cell/information-for-authors/journal-policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Explanatory images and data-derived visualizations are allowed with disclosure; AI may not create or alter research or data images (even brightness or contrast); no AI cover art or graphical abstracts from general-purpose image tools.", "source": "https://www.cell.com/cell/information-for-authors/journal-policies" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Cell Press journals follow Elsevier's peer-review AI policy: supportive use only, with confidentiality kept.", "source": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Under the Elsevier peer-review policy Cell Press follows, reviewers must not upload a manuscript or any part of it to an AI tool.", "source": "https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/generative-ai-policies-for-journals" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Editors may use private tools in a supportive role, such as improving the language or structure of decision letters.", "source": "https://www.cell.com/cell/information-for-authors/journal-policies" }, "notes": "Cell journal-policies page read in a standard browser on 2026-09-24 after the automated fetch was refused. Reviewer rules come from the Elsevier policy the page adopts by reference." }, { "id": "the-lancet-group", "name": "The Lancet Group", "level": "imprint", "parent": "elsevier", "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "thelancet.com" ], "policy_url": "https://www.thelancet.com/editorial-policies", "policy_last_updated": "2026-08", "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.thelancet.com/editorial-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." }, { "url": "https://www.thelancet.com/pb/assets/raw/Lancet/authors/tl-info-for-authors.pdf", "http_status": 403, "access_status": "access_limited", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://www.thelancet.com/pb-assets/Lancet/authors/tl-info-for-authors-1787150940677.pdf", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Information for Authors, August 2026; 'Use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies' section." }, { "url": "https://www.thelancet.com/peer-review", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "'AI and AI-assisted technologies in peer review' section." } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI tools cannot be listed as authors, because authorship implies responsibilities only humans can hold.", "source": "https://www.thelancet.com/editorial-policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "dedicated_statement", "methods" ], "what": "Name and version of each AI tool, the purpose of use and the extent of the authors' oversight; prompts where applicable.", "detail": "A separate AI declaration at the end of the manuscript on submission, published with the work; AI used in the research is described in detail in Methods. Basic grammar, spelling and punctuation checks need no declaration.", "source": "https://www.thelancet.com/pb-assets/Lancet/authors/tl-info-for-authors-1787150940677.pdf" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Generative AI should be used mainly for brainstorming image concepts; direct use in figures or artwork is limited to demonstrating its capabilities in specific contexts. Images of real people, brands or copyrighted works must not be generated.", "source": "https://www.thelancet.com/pb-assets/Lancet/authors/tl-info-for-authors-1787150940677.pdf" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers should not use AI or AI-assisted tools to assist in the scientific review of a manuscript.", "source": "https://www.thelancet.com/peer-review" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers should not upload any part of a manuscript, or their own review comments, into an AI tool.", "source": "https://www.thelancet.com/peer-review" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "Editorial-policies page read in a browser on 2026-09-24. Image and reviewer fields read on 2026-10-14 from the Information for Authors (August 2026 PDF, direct download) and the Lancet Group peer-review page (browser).", "policy_last_updated_source": "https://www.thelancet.com/pb-assets/Lancet/authors/tl-info-for-authors-1787150940677.pdf" }, { "id": "aps", "name": "American Physical Society (APS Journals)", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "aps.org" ], "policy_url": "https://journals.aps.org/authors/appropriate-use-ai-tools", "policy_last_updated": "2026-06-17", "policy_last_updated_source": "https://www.aps.org/about/news/2026/06/releases-updated-ai-policy-journals", "verified_on": "2026-10-13", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://journals.aps.org/authors/ai-based-writing-tools", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch", "note": "Redirected to the policy URL" }, { "url": "https://journals.aps.org/authors/appropriate-use-ai-tools", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://www.aps.org/about/news/2026/06/releases-updated-ai-policy-journals", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://journals.aps.org/authors/editorial-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" }, { "url": "https://journals.aps.org/prl/authors", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Physical Review Letters author page; its APS Journals Style Guide link opens the February 2026 Style Guide PDF on APS's file host (https://res.cloudinary.com/apsphysics/image/upload/APS_Journals_Style_Guide_Authors022326_guzwhx.pdf), read on 2026-10-13" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "An AI program cannot be accountable and cannot be listed as an author.", "source": "https://journals.aps.org/authors/appropriate-use-ai-tools" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "acknowledgments", "methods", "figure_caption" ], "what": "Tool name and version, how it helped, and how the authors directed and verified the output.", "detail": "Substantive use is disclosed in the paper; light polishing or condensing is exempt.", "source": "https://journals.aps.org/authors/appropriate-use-ai-tools" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "APS documents differ: the Style Guide says the Physical Review journals do not allow submissions containing images generated or modified by generative AI or AI-assisted tools, while the AI-tools policy allows verified AI data visualizations explained in the figure caption.", "source": "https://journals.aps.org/prl/authors" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Allowed for organising thoughts, clarity, tone and translation; use beyond light editing is disclosed in a note to the editor.", "source": "https://journals.aps.org/authors/appropriate-use-ai-tools" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Only to tools whose terms say uploads are not used for training; uploading to unrestricted tools is not permitted.", "source": "https://journals.aps.org/authors/appropriate-use-ai-tools" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Editors may use only APS-managed, licensed AI tools, with disclosure beyond light editing.", "source": "https://journals.aps.org/authors/appropriate-use-ai-tools" }, "notes": "Policy refreshed on 2026-06-17 per the APS announcement. The APS Journals Style Guide for Authors (February 2026), linked from the journal author pages on 2026-10-13, says the Physical Review journals do not allow submissions containing images generated or modified by generative AI or AI-assisted tools, so the image field is recorded as restricted. Style Guide PDF: https://res.cloudinary.com/apsphysics/image/upload/APS_Journals_Style_Guide_Authors022326_guzwhx.pdf" }, { "id": "aip-publishing", "name": "AIP Publishing", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "aip.org" ], "policy_url": "https://publishing.aip.org/resources/researchers/policies-and-ethics/ai-policy/", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://publishing.aip.org/resources/researchers/policies-and-ethics/ai-policy/", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI tools cannot be a coauthor.", "source": "https://publishing.aip.org/resources/researchers/policies-and-ethics/ai-policy/" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "research_use_only", "where": [ "methods" ], "what": "Exact tool (name, version, manufacturer), what it was used for and why.", "detail": "Writing and readability help needs no disclosure; use that could affect findings (analysis, experiments, synthesis) is described in Methods.", "source": "https://publishing.aip.org/resources/researchers/policies-and-ethics/ai-policy/" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Must not create, alter or manipulate original research data or images in ways that change their interpretation.", "source": "https://publishing.aip.org/resources/researchers/policies-and-ethics/ai-policy/" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Only AI tools provided or authorized by the publisher may receive manuscript or report content.", "source": "https://publishing.aip.org/resources/researchers/policies-and-ethics/ai-policy/" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Not to any tool that the publisher has not provided or authorized, including local LLMs.", "source": "https://publishing.aip.org/resources/researchers/policies-and-ethics/ai-policy/" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Same rule as reviewers.", "source": "https://publishing.aip.org/resources/researchers/policies-and-ethics/ai-policy/" }, "notes": "Citing non-existent AI-generated references is called a breach of publication ethics." }, { "id": "nas-pnas", "name": "National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "pnas.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.pnas.org/author-center/editorial-and-journal-policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.pnas.org/author-center/editorial-and-journal-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." }, { "url": "https://www.pnas.org/reviewer", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser on 2026-10-16; no challenge was bypassed." } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI and generative AI software, such as large language models, may not be listed as an author.", "source": "https://www.pnas.org/author-center/editorial-and-journal-policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "research_use_only", "where": [ "methods", "acknowledgments" ], "what": "Use of AI or generative AI during the research process, with the tool name and specific model or version.", "detail": "Disclosed in Materials and Methods, or Acknowledgments if there is no Methods section; authors must fact-check AI outputs. Survey studies must also describe AI use in the survey workflow.", "source": "https://www.pnas.org/author-center/editorial-and-journal-policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI image or graphics tools may not be used unless the software is the subject of the work or the editorial office grants permission; AI-made images are not eligible as cover art.", "source": "https://www.pnas.org/author-center/editorial-and-journal-policies" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Reviewers may use AI only to help revise their own writing, and only with a system that does not save or train on their inputs; they remain accountable for and must fact-check any AI-assisted output.", "source": "https://www.pnas.org/reviewer" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers may not submit a manuscript under review or related materials to any generative AI software, such as an LLM or ChatGPT.", "source": "https://www.pnas.org/reviewer" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "allowed", "detail": "PNAS uses AI-assisted software in editorial assessment: similarity screening, AI-text detection, and editor and reviewer matching.", "source": "https://www.pnas.org/author-center/editorial-and-journal-policies" }, "notes": "Read in a standard browser on 2026-09-24 after the automated fetch was refused. The page does not address reviewer use of AI." }, { "id": "aea", "name": "American Economic Association", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "aeaweb.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/aer/editorial-policy", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/aer/editorial-policy", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI software such as chatbots or LLMs may not be listed as an author.", "source": "https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/aer/editorial-policy" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "submission_form" ], "what": "A brief description of AI use in preparing the manuscript, including drafting or editing text.", "detail": "Described during the submission process.", "source": "https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/aer/editorial-policy" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "not_stated" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Must be disclosed in the reviewer cover letter and limited to tools that guarantee no training on the manuscript.", "source": "https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/aer/editorial-policy" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Only to tools that guarantee the manuscript will not be used to train AI models.", "source": "https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/aer/editorial-policy" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "Read on the AER editorial policy page." }, { "id": "aom", "name": "Academy of Management", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "aom.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.aom.org/publications/journals/publishing-with-aom/aom-artificial-intelligence-policy/", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.aom.org/publications/journals/publishing-with-aom/aom-artificial-intelligence-policy/", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_stated" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "submission_form", "cover_letter", "acknowledgments" ], "what": "Whether AI was used at each research stage, confirmation the output was reviewed, and which model was used for what; sources behind generated content.", "detail": "Stage-by-stage declaration at submission plus a note in the cover letter and acknowledgements.", "source": "https://www.aom.org/publications/journals/publishing-with-aom/aom-artificial-intelligence-policy/" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "not_stated" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "May use AI to edit or clarify their own written reviews; must not use AI to generate review reports.", "source": "https://www.aom.org/publications/journals/publishing-with-aom/aom-artificial-intelligence-policy/" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers should not upload any portion of a manuscript, including figures or data, to any AI tool.", "source": "https://www.aom.org/publications/journals/publishing-with-aom/aom-artificial-intelligence-policy/" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Editors must not share information about submissions or reports with generative AI.", "source": "https://www.aom.org/publications/journals/publishing-with-aom/aom-artificial-intelligence-policy/" }, "notes": "The page does not state in so many words whether AI can be an author." }, { "id": "econometric-society", "name": "The Econometric Society", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "econometricsociety.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.econometricsociety.org/publications/econometrica/editorial-procedures-and-policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.econometricsociety.org/publications/econometrica/editorial-procedures-and-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Chatbots and other LLMs may not be listed as authors.", "source": "https://www.econometricsociety.org/publications/econometrica/editorial-procedures-and-policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "not_stated", "where": [] }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "not_stated" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "At conditional acceptance only, the journals run the AI tool Refine to flag technical and expository issues such as proof errors, inconsistencies and unclear passages. It does not judge a paper's contribution, submission implies consent, and manuscripts are not used for training.", "source": "https://www.econometricsociety.org/publications/econometrica/editorial-procedures-and-policies" }, "notes": "Authors may use AI but remain accountable; no disclosure rule is stated on this page." }, { "id": "jci", "name": "Journal of Clinical Investigation (ASCI)", "level": "journal", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "jci.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch", "note": "Redirected to the author kiosk editorial-policies anchor" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Generative AI may not be listed as an author.", "source": "https://www.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "dedicated_statement" ], "what": "The task performed, tool name and version, and dates of use.", "detail": "A paragraph titled \"AI disclosures\" in the Manuscript information section, covering research and writing uses. A manuscript that used no AI must carry a set statement saying no AI tools were used.", "source": "https://www.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Using AI to generate or modify data images is strictly prohibited; AI use in other figures and graphics must be disclosed.", "source": "https://www.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Peer reviewers may not use AI to write reviews; no other reviewer use is described.", "source": "https://www.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "The same wording appears on the JCI and JCI Insight author pages." }, { "id": "jci-insight", "name": "JCI Insight (ASCI)", "level": "journal", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "jci.org" ], "policy_url": "https://insight.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://insight.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch", "note": "Redirected to the author kiosk editorial-policies anchor" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Generative AI may not be listed as an author.", "source": "https://insight.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "dedicated_statement" ], "what": "The task performed, tool name and version, and dates of use.", "detail": "A paragraph titled \"AI disclosures\" in the Manuscript information section, covering research and writing uses. A manuscript that used no AI must carry a set statement saying no AI tools were used.", "source": "https://insight.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Using AI to generate or modify data images is strictly prohibited; AI use in other figures and graphics must be disclosed.", "source": "https://insight.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Peer reviewers may not use AI to write reviews; no other reviewer use is described.", "source": "https://insight.jci.org/kiosks/publish/policies" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "The same wording appears on the JCI and JCI Insight author pages." }, { "id": "aha", "name": "American Heart Association journals", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "ahajournals.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.ahajournals.org/ai-guidance", "policy_last_updated": "2026-06", "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.ahajournals.org/ai-guidance", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." }, { "url": "https://www.ahajournals.org/circ/author-instructions", "http_status": 403, "access_status": "access_limited", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Per ICMJE criteria, generative AI and similar writing tools do not qualify for authorship because they cannot approve or consent to submission.", "source": "https://www.ahajournals.org/ai-guidance" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "submission_form", "acknowledgments", "methods" ], "what": "Any AI or LLM use in preparing the manuscript: how the tools were used and which content they generated; research-design use documented in Methods.", "detail": "Declared during submission and listed in Acknowledgments. Basic spelling, grammar and reference checkers are exempt.", "source": "https://www.ahajournals.org/ai-guidance" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "In research articles no image data may be enhanced, obscured, moved, removed or introduced with AI; AI-made infographics or editorial images must be disclosed, and using AI to generate example scientific data or clinical images is prohibited.", "source": "https://www.ahajournals.org/ai-guidance" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "AI use by peer reviewers is prohibited, except spelling and grammar tools built into word processors.", "source": "https://www.ahajournals.org/ai-guidance" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Uploading any part of a manuscript, its files or full reviewer comments to an AI tool breaches confidentiality.", "source": "https://www.ahajournals.org/ai-guidance" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Manuscripts may undergo integrity checks with AI analytical tools that AHA has vetted for privacy and confidentiality.", "source": "https://www.ahajournals.org/ai-guidance" }, "notes": "Read in a standard browser on 2026-09-24 after the automated fetch was refused. AI-model research papers must also submit a TRUE-AIM report card at first revision." }, { "id": "ash", "name": "American Society of Hematology (Blood journals)", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "ashpublications.org" ], "policy_url": "https://ashpublications.org/journals/pages/editorial_policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-14", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://ashpublications.org/blood/pages/editorial_policies", "http_status": 403, "access_status": "access_limited", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch", "note": "Returned 403 to both fetch clients. Re-verify manually." }, { "url": "https://ashpublications.org/journals/pages/editorial_policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "2026-10-14: read in a browser; section 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Policies' (authors, figures, reviewers, editors)." } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors or cited as if they were authors.", "source": "https://ashpublications.org/journals/pages/editorial_policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "dedicated_statement", "methods" ], "what": "Name, model, version and source of each tool, what it was used for, and a statement that the authors reviewed and edited all AI output.", "detail": "A dedicated AI declaration at submission, published with the article, at the end of Methods (or as a separate section); substantive research use is also described in Methods. Basic spelling, grammar and reference tools are exempt.", "source": "https://ashpublications.org/journals/pages/editorial_policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "AI may not be used to enhance, obscure, move, remove or add features in scientific images or to make synthetic images beyond the reported data; any AI use on images must be disclosed and raw images supplied on request.", "source": "https://ashpublications.org/journals/pages/editorial_policies" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers should not use AI tools to draft, edit or polish their reviews.", "source": "https://ashpublications.org/journals/pages/editorial_policies" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers may not upload any part of a manuscript or their report into generative AI tools.", "source": "https://ashpublications.org/journals/pages/editorial_policies" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "Editors may not upload manuscripts, decision letters or editorial communications into AI tools, even for language editing.", "source": "https://ashpublications.org/journals/pages/editorial_policies" }, "notes": "The Blood Journals' AI policy sits on the portfolio-wide editorial policies page; the previous Blood-specific URL (ashpublications.org/blood/pages/editorial_policies) returns Not Found. Read in a browser after a Cloudflare check that Erik passed." }, { "id": "asco", "name": "ASCO (JCO journals)", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "ascopubs.org" ], "policy_url": "https://ascopubs.org/authors/journal-policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://ascopubs.org/authors/journal-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "JCO journals and the ASCO Educational Book accept no nonhuman authors; LLMs and AI tools cannot be authors under any circumstances.", "source": "https://ascopubs.org/authors/journal-policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "methods" ], "what": "Whether LLMs or AI tools were used in writing or in the research, with the tool, version, date accessed, maker, and which parts they were used for.", "detail": "Stated in Methods. AI drafting is banned outright for opinion-led article types such as editorials, commentaries, correspondence and review articles.", "source": "https://ascopubs.org/authors/journal-policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "not_stated" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Reviewers may not use LLMs or AI tools when reviewing submissions.", "source": "https://ascopubs.org/authors/journal-policies" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Covered by the blanket ban: reviewers may not use AI tools on submitted work at all.", "source": "https://ascopubs.org/authors/journal-policies" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "The journals may use integrity tools, some AI-based, only from vendors that guarantee manuscript confidentiality.", "source": "https://ascopubs.org/authors/journal-policies" }, "notes": "Read in a standard browser on 2026-09-24 after the automated fetch was refused." }, { "id": "aacr", "name": "American Association for Cancer Research", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "aacrjournals.org" ], "policy_url": "https://aacrjournals.org/pages/editorial-policies", "policy_last_updated": "2026-03", "verified_on": "2026-10-14", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://aacrjournals.org/pages/editorial-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser on 2026-10-14; no challenge was bypassed." } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Generative AI cannot be a co-author because it cannot meet the author requirements.", "source": "https://aacrjournals.org/pages/editorial-policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "acknowledgments", "cover_letter", "methods" ], "what": "What the tool did: editing or translation, generation of new text, images or other material, or use in the study itself.", "detail": "Editing or translation help is declared in Acknowledgments; AI-generated text, images or other material is described in detail in the cover letter and in the manuscript (for example Acknowledgments); research use goes in Methods.", "source": "https://aacrjournals.org/pages/editorial-policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "allowed", "detail": "AI-generated images or illustrations must be described in detail in the cover letter and the manuscript.", "source": "https://aacrjournals.org/pages/editorial-policies" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Generally inappropriate for peer reviewers to use generative AI when reviewing for AACR journals, because of author confidentiality and data privacy.", "source": "https://aacrjournals.org/pages/editorial-policies" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "The journals use licensed AI-assisted tools that respect confidentiality, for completeness, plagiarism, AI-use and image checks and reviewer identification.", "source": "https://aacrjournals.org/pages/editorial-policies" }, "notes": "Policy page says 'Policy updated March 2026'. Read in a browser after a Cloudflare check that Erik passed." }, { "id": "agu", "name": "American Geophysical Union", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "agu.org" ], "policy_url": "https://www.agu.org/publications/authors/policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.agu.org/publications/authors/policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." }, { "url": "https://www.agu.org/publications/reviewers/policies", "http_status": 403, "access_status": "access_limited", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch" } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Following COPE, AI tools such as ChatGPT cannot be authors: they cannot take responsibility, declare conflicts, or handle copyright and licences.", "source": "https://www.agu.org/publications/authors/policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "methods" ], "what": "AI use in writing, in producing images or graphics, or in collecting and analysing data: which tool and how it was used.", "detail": "Disclosed in Materials and Methods (or equivalent section); authors remain responsible for all AI-produced content.", "source": "https://www.agu.org/publications/authors/policies" }, "ai_generated_images": { "value": "allowed", "detail": "AI-produced images or graphical elements are allowed if their use is disclosed in Methods.", "source": "https://www.agu.org/publications/authors/policies" }, "reviewers_using_ai": { "value": "restricted", "detail": "AI may not review on a reviewer's behalf; light language smoothing or reference checks on the reviewer's own text only, disclosed to the editor.", "source": "https://www.agu.org/publications/authors/policies" }, "reviewers_uploading_manuscripts_to_ai": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "Uploading manuscripts or reviewed intellectual property to LLMs or generative AI tools breaches confidentiality and is not permitted.", "source": "https://www.agu.org/publications/authors/policies" }, "editors_using_ai": { "value": "not_stated" }, "notes": "Read in a standard browser on 2026-09-24 after the automated fetch was refused. AGU points to Wiley's best-practice guidelines for general guidance." }, { "id": "embo-press", "name": "EMBO Press", "level": "society", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "embopress.org", "springer.com" ], "policy_url": "https://link.springer.com/partners/embo-press/editorial-policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-16", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://link.springer.com/partners/embo-press/editorial-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch", "note": "Read in a standard browser after the automated fetch was refused; no challenge was bypassed." }, { "url": "https://www.embopress.org/policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "access_limited", "retrieved_via": "direct_fetch", "note": "Redirects to link.springer.com, which served a client-challenge (bot wall) page instead of the policy. Re-verify manually." } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "An AI or LLM program cannot be listed as an author of an article.", "source": "https://link.springer.com/partners/embo-press/editorial-policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "manuscript_unspecified", "methods" ], "what": "Which parts of the article were assembled with AI and which tools were used; AI in data collection or analysis goes in Methods, and synthetic data must be labelled.", "detail": "Disclosed in the published article. 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Manuscripts substantially generated by AI will not be considered." }, { "id": "optica", "name": "Optica Publishing Group", "level": "publisher", "parent": null, "top20": false, "official_domains": [ "optica.org" ], "policy_url": "https://opg.optica.org/content/author/portal/item/review-general-policies", "policy_last_updated": null, "verified_on": "2026-10-18", "access_status": "read", "http_status": 200, "sources": [ { "url": "https://opg.optica.org/content/author/portal/item/review-general-policies", "http_status": 200, "access_status": "read", "retrieved_via": "browser_read", "note": "General Policies, section Generative Artificial Intelligence in Manuscript Preparation and Peer Review; read in a standard browser; no challenge was bypassed." } ], "ai_as_author": { "value": "not_allowed", "detail": "LLMs and AI tools cannot accept the responsibilities of authors and cannot be listed as authors.", "source": "https://opg.optica.org/content/author/portal/item/review-general-policies" }, "disclosure_required": { "value": "yes", "where": [ "manuscript_unspecified", "figure_caption" ], "what": "For figures, images, media or code made with generative AI: the tool's name, version, model and source, and when and how it was used.", "detail": "Generating text with AI is not permitted; editing and grammar help needs no disclosure. 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