Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences AI Policy Summary

The Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences has established policies for the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in scientific publishing to ensure transparency and integrity. Below is a summary of these policies:

For Authors
-AI Usage: Generative AI and AI-assisted tools may only be used to enhance the readability and language of the manuscript. Human oversight is required, as AI may produce incorrect, incomplete, or biased outputs. Authors are fully responsible for the content.
-Disclosure Requirement: Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in their manuscript, and a statement will appear in the published work to promote transparency and trust.
-Authorship Rules: AI cannot be listed as an author or co-author, as authorship involves human responsibilities such as ensuring accuracy, approving the final work, and adhering to ethical publishing standards.
-Figures and Artwork: Using AI to create or alter images in manuscripts is prohibited, except when AI is part of the research methodology (e.g., AI-assisted imaging). Such use must be clearly described in the methods section. AI use in graphical abstracts is not allowed, but cover art may be permitted with prior approval from the editor and publisher, ensuring proper attribution.

For Reviewers

-Confidentiality: Submitted manuscripts are confidential. Reviewers must not upload manuscripts or review reports to AI tools, as this could violate authors’ confidentiality and proprietary rights.

-AI Usage Ban: AI tools cannot be used for scientific review, as critical thinking and original assessment are human responsibilities. Reviewers are accountable for their reports.
-Journal’s AI Tools: The Journal uses AI tools that respect confidentiality for tasks like plagiarism checks and reviewer selection, adhering to responsible AI principles.

For Editors
-Confidentiality: Manuscripts and related communications are confidential and must not be uploaded to AI tools.
-AI Usage Ban: Editors cannot use AI for manuscript evaluation or decision-making, as these tasks require human judgment. Editors are responsible for the editorial process and decisions.
-Policy Enforcement: Editors must report suspected AI policy violations to the publisher.
-Journal’s AI Tools: The Journal employs confidentiality-respecting AI tools for tasks like screening and reviewer identification, ensuring compliance with data privacy standards.

Note: The Journal will monitor AI developments and update policies as needed. Authors must transparently disclose AI use, and reviewers and editors must maintain confidentiality and avoid AI in evaluation processes.