Generative AI Policy

POLICY FOR THE USE OF GENERATIVE AI

This policy defines the standards for the responsible, transparent and ethically justified use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by authors, reviewers and editors. The policy is consistent with the COPE principles, the practices of Elsevier and WAME publishers, and the requirements of academic integrity established by the Law of Ukraine "On Education".

Use of AI by authors

Generative AI systems may be used by authors only as auxiliary tools and should not replace the intellectual contribution of the researcher or create scientific content on his behalf.

Allowed forms of use:

  • linguistic and stylistic correction, including translation;
  • creation of basic visual materials (diagrams, illustrations) that do not affect the interpretation of the results;
  • preparation of draft texts that are subsequently significantly edited by the author.

Unacceptable practices:

  • generation of scientific content, conclusions or interpretations of results in place of the author;
  • use of fictitious data, references, citations or statistics created by AI;
  • presentation of AI-generated material as one's own without full and correct disclosure.

Authors are fully responsible for the authenticity, accuracy and legality of all data, regardless of the use of AI.

 

Transparency and Disclosure

According to COPE and Elsevier recommendations, any use of AI should be clearly declared in the article, preferably in the “Materials and Methods” or “Acknowledgements” section. The statement should indicate:

  • the name of the AI ​​tool;
  • the version or configuration;
  • the tasks for which it was used.

Non-transparent or hidden use of AI is considered a violation of ethical standards of publication.

 

Use of AI by Reviewers and Editors

COGE and Elsevier emphasize that reviewers and editors work with confidential materials, therefore:

 

Reviewers are permitted to:

  • use AI only for language editing of their own review text;
  • use technical tools to check the format of references or basic background information.
  • Reviewers are prohibited from:
  • uploading the manuscript (in whole or in part) to any external AI services;
  • creating reviews, conclusions or recommendations using generative AI models;
  • using AI to analyze content, compare manuscripts or write expert judgments.

Editors ensure compliance with this policy and may:

  • request explanations for the use of AI;
  • initiate additional review if undeclared use is suspected;
  • reject the manuscript if the policy is violated or the authenticity of the content is in doubt.

Content created or modified by AI

If the author includes text, images, tables or other elements created or modified by AI in the article:

  • this must be clearly stated;
  • the name of the tool, its developer and version must be recorded;
  • the author must confirm the accuracy and reliability of the elements obtained using AI.
  • Any fabrications, fabrications, artificial data or unreproducible materials are grounds for refusal to publish or for withdrawal of the article.

Compliance with academic integrity

All materials must comply with:

  • the Law of Ukraine "On Education" (provisions on academic integrity);
  • the requirements of the Ministry of Education of Ukraine on the prevention of plagiarism and falsification;
  • the principles of COPE Core Practices;
  • the editorial policies of WAME and Elsevier.

Authors are obliged to comply with copyright and confidentiality, and not to use personal data without legal grounds.