With the development of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies increasingly used by authors in creating scientific manuscripts, the journal “Finno-Ugric World“ has established a policy to regulate their use. The journal will closely monitor advancements in this field and revise its policy as necessary.
Policy for Authors
Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Tools in Scientific Writing
This policy applies exclusively to the writing process and does not cover the use of AI for data analysis or deriving scientific conclusions during research.
Purpose of AI Use
Authors may use generative AI and AI tools solely to enhance the readability and linguistic quality of their manuscripts. Such tools must be used under human supervision, with the output carefully reviewed and edited by the authors. It is important to recognize that AI can generate text that appears authoritative but may contain inaccuracies, incomplete information, or biases.
Responsibility and Disclosure
Authors bear full responsibility for the content of their work. The use of AI tools must be disclosed in the manuscript, and this disclosure will be included in the published article to ensure transparency and build trust among all participants in the publication process.
Exclusion of AI as an Author
AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship implies responsibility and the fulfillment of tasks that only humans can perform. Authors must ensure their work is original, complies with ethical standards, and does not infringe on the rights of third parties.
Use of AI in Illustrations and Graphic Content
Prohibition on AI-Generated or Altered Images
The use of generative AI or AI tools to create, alter, or process images in manuscripts is prohibited. Adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color balance are permitted only if they do not distort the presented data.
Exception
If the use of AI is part of the research methodology (e.g., biomedical imaging), it must be thoroughly described in the “Methods” section, including the name and specifications of the AI tool used.
Policy for Reviewers
Confidentiality and Use of AI Tools
Manuscripts under review are confidential documents, and uploading them or any parts of them to AI tools is prohibited, as it may breach author confidentiality and intellectual property rights. This rule also applies to review comments, which may contain sensitive information about the manuscript and its authors.
The use of generative AI to assist in scientific reviewing is not permitted, as the peer review process requires critical thinking and independent evaluation, which are beyond AI’s capabilities. Reviewers are fully responsible for the content of their reviews.
The journal allows the use of secure AI technologies for tasks such as checking manuscript completeness, plagiarism, and finding suitable reviewers, provided confidentiality standards are upheld.
