ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

 GENERAL PRINCIPLES

1. The journal’s editorial board and the University of Warsaw Press recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can support creative and editorial processes; however, responsibility for the final form of the content lies with humans.
2. AI tools should be used solely to improve language and text readability, and for data analysis; they must not replace the creative process or be regarded as authors.
3. Any use of AI technology in the process of writing, editing or reviewing a paper must be explicitly declared, so as to ensure transparency and compliance with the University of Warsaw’s ethical policy and the journal’s ethical guidelines.

 

Guidelines for authors

1. Authors are required to disclose the use of AI tools in the process of creating their work. A statement regarding such use must be placed before the bibliography. The statement should include the name of the AI tool used and a description of the purpose, scope and manner of its use during the creation of the work in question.
2. AI technology may be used to carry out linguistic corrections and improve the readability of the text; however, it must not replace key creative processes, such as formulating scientific conclusions, developing insights or generating research results.
3. Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy of the data presented, as well as the integrity and originality of the content of their work. AI technology must not be treated as an author, co-author or cited as a source.
4. Any images, figures or graphics generated using AI must be declared to the publisher and are subject to assessment in accordance with WUW’s ethical guidelines. Where AI has been used to process graphical data, this must be clearly described in the study methodology.

 

Guidelines for reviewers

1. Reviewers must not use AI tools to analyse a manuscript or to generate the content of a review, as this may lead to a breach of confidentiality and to erroneous or biased assessments.
2. Every manuscript is treated as a confidential document. Forwarding it to AI tools, even for the purpose of language correction, is prohibited.
3. Reviewers are responsible for the accuracy and reliability of their reviews. Critical thinking and the independent assessment of scholarly work are tasks that can only be carried out by humans.

 

Guidelines for Editors

1. The journal’s editorial team does not use AI tools for the substantive assessment of submitted works, as such assessment requires critical thinking and in-depth analysis that goes beyond the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
2. All manuscripts and correspondence relating to publication are treated as confidential. It is permissible to submit a manuscript to AI tools for language correction with the author’s consent, as no new content is generated in this process.
3. Editors are responsible for the final outcome of the editorial process and ensure that no part of a manuscript is processed by AI without the authors’ appropriate consent and without disclosing this fact.

 

Transparency regarding the use of AI, the protection of confidentiality and responsibility for the content of works are key principles that must be observed at every stage of the publishing process.