Generative AI

Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies

JBIAR requires transparency and human accountability in the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies.

AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors.

Authors remain responsible for:

• accuracy;

• originality;

• appropriate attribution;

• protection of confidential information;

• avoidance of fabricated references;

• verification of AI-generated statements;

• compliance with intellectual property requirements; and

• all conclusions contained in the manuscript.

When generative AI or AI-assisted technology has been materially used in manuscript preparation, authors must disclose its use in a statement titled:

“Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Writing Process.”

The declaration should identify:

• the AI tool or system used;

• the purpose for which it was used; and

• the extent of human review and oversight.

Routine tools used only for basic spelling, grammar, or punctuation correction do not normally require declaration.

Where AI forms part of the research methodology itself, authors must describe its use transparently in the Methods section, including where relevant:

• tool or model name;

• version;

• developer;

• relevant settings or procedures; and

• the role of human oversight.

Generative AI must not be used to fabricate, falsify, or deceptively manipulate research data, references, evidence, images, or results.

The use of generative AI to create or materially alter research images is generally prohibited unless the AI process itself forms a legitimate and transparently reported component of the research methodology.

Editors and reviewers must protect manuscript confidentiality and must not upload unpublished manuscripts or confidential peer-review materials into AI systems where doing so would expose confidential content or grant inappropriate rights over the manuscript.