Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI Tools)

The use of Artificial Intelligence tools in scholarly writing has become increasingly common, particularly for language editing and formatting purposes. Within IJGMSP, such tools may be used only in a supportive capacity and must not replace the intellectual contribution of the author.

This position is consistent with recommendations provided by COPE, WAME, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE); & JAMA Network further guidance can be accessed at

• https://publicationethics.org/cope-focus/artificial-intelligence;
• https://publicationethics.org/guidance/cope-position/authorship-and-ai-tools;
• https://wame.org/page3.php?id=106 ;
• https://www.icmje.org/recommendations/;
• https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2801170.

Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in manuscript preparation, particularly where such tools have been used for writing or modifying text. At no time can a specific AI system be credited as an author, and this is because the authorship criteria that apply to creative works (i.e. accountability and responsibility writing) are not satisfied in any respect by AI systems. In such instances, IJGMSP reserves the right to ask for clarification as to the degree of use of AI, particularly in situations where there are concerns with respect to its originality/authenticity. Editors may take editorial action including rejection or further investigation if authors do not disclose that they have used AI tools. This way, transparency is preserved & it acknowledges the changing nature of academic writing in relation to technology with the objective to clarifies the distinction between human authorship and automated assistance.