TCSISR follows the COPE Ethics Guidelines and recognises the evolving role of generative AI tools in academic writing. This policy sets out our expectations for authors, reviewers, and editors.
For Authors Disclosure required: If you have used generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar large language models) in the preparation of your manuscript — including for drafting text, generating figures, or translating content — you must describe the use in a statement in your manuscript. Authorship: Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authorship implies responsibility that can only be attributed to humans. Accountability: You remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of your manuscript, regardless of any AI tools used. Prohibited uses: AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, generate fake citations, or misrepresent the work of others. For Reviewers Confidentiality: Reviewers must not upload manuscripts or any part of them to generative AI tools, as this may breach confidentiality. Disclosure: If a reviewer uses AI tools to assist in the review process (for example, to check language), this must be disclosed to the editor. Judgment: The scientific judgment in the review must be the reviewer’s own. AI-generated comments must not replace the reviewer’s critical assessment. For Editors Editors must ensure that the peer review process remains confidential and that manuscripts are not shared with AI tools without author consent. Editors have the authority to reject manuscripts where undisclosed or inappropriate use of AI tools is suspected. Compliance This policy is aligned with the COPE Ethics Guidelines and the policies of major academic publishers. TCSISR reserves the right to update this policy as the technological and ethical landscape evolves.
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