Human Dignity and Scientific Integrity: Using Artificial Intelligence in Scholarly Writing.

Area of Science:

• Scholarly communication
• Research integrity
• Artificial intelligence applications

Background:

• The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into scholarly writing presents novel challenges.
• Understanding the potential adverse effects of AI tools on academic integrity is crucial.
• Journals are developing guidelines to address AI use in manuscript preparation and peer review.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the potential adverse effects associated with the use of artificial intelligence in scholarly writing.
• To define and communicate journal expectations for authors and reviewers regarding AI-generated content.
• To promote ethical standards and transparency in academic publishing amidst AI advancements.

Main Methods:

• Infographic presentation of key issues.
• Synthesis of current trends in AI adoption for academic writing.
• Review of emerging journal policies on AI authorship and contribution.

Main Results:

• Identified risks include plagiarism, lack of originality, and potential biases introduced by AI.
• Outlined journal expectations for disclosure of AI use by authors.
• Stipulated reviewer responsibilities in identifying and addressing AI-generated text.

Conclusions:

• Responsible AI integration requires clear guidelines and author accountability.
• Journals must adapt policies to maintain the credibility of scholarly literature.
• Proactive measures are necessary to mitigate risks and uphold ethical publishing practices.