Generative AI Policy

Generative AI Declaration

Journal of Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry (JERD)

The Journal of Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry (JERD) requires full transparency regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and AI-assisted technologies in manuscript preparation, submission, peer review, and editorial processes. This declaration ensures compliance with international publication ethics standards and promotes integrity, accountability, and reproducibility in scientific communication.

  1. Author Declaration of AI Use

Authors must clearly disclose any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies at the time of submission.

GenAI may be used for limited purposes such as:

  • language editing and grammar correction
  • translation
  • improving readability or structure
  • generating code for statistical or computational analysis

However, GenAI must not replace scientific reasoning, interpretation, or authorship responsibility.

Authors must declare:

  • the name of the AI tool
  • the developer/provider
  • the model/version (if available)
  • the purpose of use
  • the sections of the manuscript where AI was applied
  1. Responsibility and Accountability

Authors remain fully responsible for:

  • the accuracy of all content
  • the validity of analyses and interpretations
  • the originality of the manuscript
  • compliance with ethical and legal standards

AI tools cannot be listed as authors, as they cannot assume responsibility or accountability for the work.

  1. Acceptable and Unacceptable Use

Acceptable:

  • language polishing and editing
  • formatting and structural support
  • non-decisional technical assistance

Not acceptable:

  • generating or altering scientific data
  • fabricating references or citations
  • producing results, conclusions, or interpretations without verification
  • generating peer reviews or reviewer identities
  • undisclosed AI-generated content
  • manipulating clinical or radiographic images in a misleading way
  1. AI Use in Figures and Images

Any use of AI to generate, modify, or enhance:

  • figures
  • graphical abstracts
  • clinical images
  • radiographs
  • microscopy images

must be explicitly disclosed.

AI must not be used to alter scientific or clinical evidence in a misleading manner.

  1. Confidentiality and Data Protection

Authors must not upload:

  • unpublished manuscripts
  • patient data
  • confidential datasets

into AI systems that do not guarantee data security and confidentiality.

  1. Disclosure Statement (Required Format)

Authors must include the following statement in their manuscript if AI tools were used:

During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used [Tool name] developed by [Provider] (version/model: [X]) for [purpose]. The affected sections include [sections]. All outputs were reviewed and verified by the authors, who take full responsibility for the content.

If no AI tools were used, no statement is required.

  1. Use of AI by Reviewers

Peer reviewers must not upload manuscripts or any confidential material into AI tools.

The use of AI for generating review reports or scientific evaluation is not permitted. Reviewers must perform independent, human-based assessments.

  1. Use of AI by Editors

Editors may use AI tools for limited administrative or technical support. However:

  • editorial decisions must be made by humans
  • manuscript confidentiality must be preserved
  • AI must not replace editorial judgment
  1. Verification and Compliance

JERD reserves the right to:

  • request clarification regarding AI use
  • request additional documentation (e.g., prompts or outputs)
  • reject manuscripts with undisclosed or inappropriate AI use
  1. Policy Violations

Failure to comply with this policy may result in:

  • manuscript rejection
  • withdrawal or retraction
  • notification of institutions
  • further editorial action in accordance with publication ethics standards
  1. Policy Updates

This policy will be updated periodically in line with evolving international standards and technological developments.

  1. Implementation and Author Declaration System

To ensure transparency and compliance with this policy, the Journal of Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry (JERD) requires all submitting authors to complete a structured Generative AI Declaration Form during manuscript submission.

This declaration form includes:

  • detailed disclosure of AI tools used (tool name, provider, version)
  • specification of the purpose and scope of use
  • identification of affected manuscript sections
  • declaration of AI use in figures, images, or graphical materials
  • confirmation of compliance with ethical standards
  • author responsibility statements regarding verification and accuracy

Submissions cannot proceed without completion of this declaration.

The information provided in the declaration form is used by the editorial team to:

  • assess transparency of AI use
  • ensure compliance with journal policies
  • support ethical editorial decision-making

Failure to provide accurate or complete information may result in editorial action in accordance with journal policies.