Authors must transparently disclose any use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Bard) in the preparation of their manuscripts. If these tools are used for data analysis, figure generation, or study design, this must be described in the Methods section. If used for writing assistance or language editing, it must be described in the Acknowledgments section. The name of the tool, its application, and the reason for its use must be stated.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all content, including AI-assisted material. Authors must carefully review and edit the output, as AI can generate information that is incorrect, incomplete, or biased.

If the use of an AI application is detected during the similarity check and was not properly disclosed, the manuscript will be automatically rejected.