JSDF recognizes the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including deep research tools and other AI-driven platforms, in manuscript preparation, peer review, and editorial processes. While these tools may offer valuable assistance, transparency, accountability, and ethical considerations must remain central.
For Authors
Disclosure Requirements:
• Carefully reviewing and verifying the accuracy, completeness, and impartiality of all AI-generated outputs (including checking that AI-generated references are not incorrect or fabricated).
• Thoroughly editing and adapting all material to ensure that the manuscript reflects the author's original contribution and includes the author's own analysis, interpretation, and conclusions.
• Ensuring that all tools and sources used, whether AI-based or not, are disclosed clearly and transparently to readers. If AI tools are used, a statement must be provided specifying which AI tool was used and for what purpose (see the sample disclosure statement below).
• Checking the terms of use of any AI tools employed to ensure the protection of data privacy, intellectual property, and other rights.
"In the preparation of this work, the authors used the [name of the specific AI tool/service] to [purpose of use: e.g., literature research/text embellishment, etc.]. After using this tool/service, the authors reviewed and edited the content as needed, and take full responsibility for the content of the publication."
Authorship and Accountability:
• AI systems do not qualify for authorship. Authors listed must have substantial intellectual input and must accept responsibility for manuscript content.
• Authors are accountable for reviewing, validating, and approving all AI-generated content.
Data Accuracy and Validation:
• Authors must rigorously validate any data or analyses derived from AI tools. Misrepresentation or inaccuracies resulting from AI may constitute scientific misconduct.
• Human verification and interpretation of AI-generated results are mandatory prior to submission.
Ethical Considerations:
• Use of AI tools must adhere to ethical standards regarding privacy, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Compliance with relevant ethical guidelines and institutional policies on scientific research is required.
For Reviewers
Transparency and Disclosure:
• Reviewers must disclose if AI tools significantly assisted in their peer-review activities.
• Reviewers must clearly describe the scope of AI involvement when submitting review reports.
Validation and Accountability:
• Reviewers remain responsible for all review content, including content assisted or generated by AI.
• AI-generated suggestions or analyses must be carefully reviewed and validated by reviewers for accuracy and relevance.
Confidentiality:
• Reviewers must ensure AI tools used for peer review adhere strictly to confidentiality and do not risk exposure of sensitive manuscript content.
For Editors
Accountability and Validation:
• Editors retain full responsibility for final publication decisions, regardless of AI assistance.
Ethical and Confidential Considerations:
• Editors must ensure ethical use of AI in compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and institutional guidelines.