European Mechanical Science (EMS) supports transparency and responsible use of emerging technologies, including Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, and others.

Authors
Authors must disclose any use of GenAI tools in the creation of the submitted manuscript. These tools may be used for language improvement or editing purposes only, and under the following conditions:

• GenAI tools must not be listed as co-authors.
  
• The use of GenAI must be declared in the "Acknowledgments" or "Methods" section.
  
• Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of all content generated with or without AI tools.
  

Suggested statement (if applicable):

• “The authors used [Tool name, e.g., ChatGPT] to improve language clarity. The final manuscript was reviewed and approved by all authors.”
  

Reviewers and Editors
EMS does not permit the use of Generative AI tools for peer review or editorial decisions, as such tools may not preserve confidentiality or academic integrity. Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts based solely on their own expertise.

Ethical Compliance
EMS aligns with the recommendations of COPE and Elsevier regarding the responsible use of AI. Undisclosed or inappropriate use of GenAI tools may be considered a breach of publication ethics.