AI Use & Disclosure

This policy describes the principles and procedures applicable to ai use & disclosure at ClinMed Nexus: Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences.

1. Scope

This policy addresses generative AI and automated tools used to draft text, produce or edit images, write code, analyze data, or support other research activities.

2. Human Accountability

Human authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, citations, ethical compliance, and integrity of all submitted content.

3. AI Is Not an Author

AI systems cannot satisfy human authorship responsibilities and must not be listed as authors.

4. Disclosure of Material Use

Authors should disclose meaningful AI assistance, naming the tool, describing its purpose, and identifying the affected stages of the work. Routine spelling or grammar assistance may be treated differently if the journal so specifies.

5. Verification

Authors must verify factual statements, references, calculations, code, and generated content. Fabricated citations or unsupported claims are unacceptable.

6. Images and Data

AI-generated or AI-altered scientific images, results, or data must not be presented as authentic experimental evidence. Any permitted illustrative use should be clearly labeled.

7. Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must not upload confidential manuscripts or personal data to external AI systems without appropriate authorization and safeguards.

8. Editorial Assessment

Editors may request further explanation or supporting records when AI use affects transparency, originality, or reliability.