Use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies

The goal of this policy is to provide transparency and guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies. It is emphasized that these tools should enhance the language, but not replace key functions of the authors, such as knowledge creation or medical recommendations. The importance of human supervision is highlighted, due to possible incorrect or biased results from AI. Authors are required to report the use of AI in their manuscripts to promote transparency and trust. The Gregorian Journal of Health Sciences prohibits the use of AI to manipulate images, except when it is part of the research design, where the methods used must be detailed.

Some aspects to consider about the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies are detailed below:

Use of AI in writing

- Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies should be used to improve the readability and language of the manuscript.

- Human supervision and control must guide the application of these technologies.

- Authors should carefully review and edit the results for possible inaccuracies, incompleteness, or AI-generated biases.

- The authors are responsible for the content of their work.

Declaration in the manuscript

- Authors must disclose the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies in their manuscript.

- A statement regarding the use of these technologies must appear in the published work.

- This promotes transparency and trust, as well as making it easier to comply with the terms of use.

AI authorship and use restrictions

- AI and AI-assisted technologies should not be listed as authors or co-authors, nor cited as authors.

- Authorship is a human responsibility and involves tasks that can only be performed by humans.

AI in figures and images

- The use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or alter images in manuscripts is not permitted.

- It is allowed to adjust the brightness, contrast or color balance if they do not affect the original information.

- Image forensic tools can be applied to detect irregularities.

Exceptions in the use of AI in images

- The only exception is if the use of AI or AI-assisted tools is part of the research design or methods.

- It should be described reproducibly in the methods section, including details of the process and the software used.