Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
| Post date: 2026/02/25 |
The scientific journal "Research in Medicine" (Pezhoohesh dar Pezeshki), considering the advancement of artificial intelligence technologies and their increasing application in scientific research and writing, has developed a clear policy for the use of these tools. This policy aligns with the latest recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the National Guidelines for Ethics in Publishing Medical Research of the Ministry of Health.
Definition of AI Tools
AI tools in this policy refer to any generative artificial intelligence technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Chatbots, image generation tools, and other similar software that may contribute to the research process, data analysis, writing, or editing of the manuscript.
Section One: Journal Stance on AI Authorship
AI tools cannot be listed as authors of manuscripts. This policy is based on the ICMJE authorship criteria, which stipulate that authors must be able to take responsibility for all aspects of the work and ensure its accuracy, integrity, and originality. Artificial intelligence lacks the legal capacity to accept these responsibilities and cannot:
1. Full and Transparent Disclosure
Authors who use AI tools in any stage of research or manuscript preparation are required to disclose this completely and transparently . This disclosure must include:
Information regarding AI use must be included in three locations:
Authors must affirm that they take full responsibility for all content of the manuscript, including portions generated with AI assistance. Authors are required to:
1. Citation
Using AI-generated content as a primary source is not acceptable. AI tools may generate fake citations (AI hallucinations) that do not exist. Authors are required to verify all citations against original sources.
2. Confidentiality
Authors should not upload confidential information, sensitive research data, or early manuscript drafts into AI tools unless they are certain of complete confidentiality. Many AI tools use input data to train their models.
3. Plagiarism
AI-generated content may unintentionally resemble other published texts. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and the absence of plagiarism.
Section Four: Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers of "Research in Medicine" are required to:
Failure to disclose AI use in manuscripts may result in the following actions :
This policy aligns with the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the National Guidelines for Ethics in Publishing Medical Research of the Ministry of Health.
Definition of AI Tools
AI tools in this policy refer to any generative artificial intelligence technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Chatbots, image generation tools, and other similar software that may contribute to the research process, data analysis, writing, or editing of the manuscript.
Section One: Journal Stance on AI Authorship
AI tools cannot be listed as authors of manuscripts. This policy is based on the ICMJE authorship criteria, which stipulate that authors must be able to take responsibility for all aspects of the work and ensure its accuracy, integrity, and originality. Artificial intelligence lacks the legal capacity to accept these responsibilities and cannot:
- Take responsibility for the accuracy of generated content
- Be accountable for potential misconduct (such as plagiarism)
- Hold copyright or intellectual property rights
- Provide informed consent for publication
1. Full and Transparent Disclosure
Authors who use AI tools in any stage of research or manuscript preparation are required to disclose this completely and transparently . This disclosure must include:
- Type of tool used: Precise name and version of the AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT-4, Copilot, etc.)
- Manner of use: Detailed explanation of which parts of the research or writing the tool was used for (data analysis, language editing, translation, idea generation, etc.)
- Date of use: Approximate date of AI tool usage
Information regarding AI use must be included in three locations:
- Cover Letter: A brief explanation of how AI was used in the manuscript
- Methods Section: If AI was used for data analysis or content generation, full details should be provided in this section
- Acknowledgement Section: If AI was used for language editing or writing improvement, reference may be made in this section
Authors must affirm that they take full responsibility for all content of the manuscript, including portions generated with AI assistance. Authors are required to:
- Carefully review and edit AI-generated content
- Ensure the accuracy of AI-generated information and citations
- Identify and remove any fake citations that AI may have produced
- Ensure there is no plagiarism in AI-generated texts
1. Citation
Using AI-generated content as a primary source is not acceptable. AI tools may generate fake citations (AI hallucinations) that do not exist. Authors are required to verify all citations against original sources.
2. Confidentiality
Authors should not upload confidential information, sensitive research data, or early manuscript drafts into AI tools unless they are certain of complete confidentiality. Many AI tools use input data to train their models.
3. Plagiarism
AI-generated content may unintentionally resemble other published texts. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and the absence of plagiarism.
Section Four: Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers of "Research in Medicine" are required to:
- Maintain confidentiality and under no circumstances upload the entire manuscript or parts of it into AI tools
- Report any suspected inappropriate use of AI in the manuscript to the editor
Failure to disclose AI use in manuscripts may result in the following actions :
- Rejection of the manuscript during initial screening
- Retraction of the article if discovered after publication
- Inclusion of the author's name in the journal's blacklist
- Reporting the violation to the University Research Ethics Committee and the authors' affiliated institutions
This policy aligns with the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the National Guidelines for Ethics in Publishing Medical Research of the Ministry of Health.
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