psychology Researchium's AI Principles
Researchium supports the ethical use of artificial intelligence in scholarly communication, based on five core principles:
Transparency
Authors must declare the use of AI tools in manuscript development and disclosures.
Accountability
Human authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and originality of their manuscripts.
Integrity
AI must not be used to fabricate data, manipulate figures, or invent citations.
Human Oversight
Editorial and peer-review decisions are always conducted by human experts, never delegated to AI.
Research Authenticity
Ensuring that published papers present genuine empirical findings and sound theoretical models.
check_circle Permitted Uses of AI
Authors are permitted to use AI-assisted tools for basic language support and formatting checks:
Grammar Correction
Correcting spelling, grammar, and sentence phrasing using tools like Grammarly.
Language Improvement
Polishing English language quality to ensure clarity and professional readability.
Translation Assistance
Translating text blocks, provided authors verify translation accuracy.
Formatting Support
Checking bibliography structure, margins, and citation styles against guidelines.
cancel Prohibited Uses of AI
The following actions violate research integrity and constitute publishing misconduct:
Fabricating Data
Using generative models to invent computational numbers or experimental readings.
Generating Fake Experiments
Describing simulated laboratory runs or subject interactions that did not occur.
Creating Fake Citations
Listing fabricated reference sources or matching fictitious DOIs generated by AI.
Manipulating Findings
Using generative networks to alter empirical outcomes or microscope images.
campaign Author Disclosure Requirements
If authors use generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the research process (such as translation, software coding, or significant rewriting), they must disclose this use in the methodology or acknowledgements section.
Example Disclosure Statement
"During the preparation of this work, the authors used [Tool Name] to translate the manuscript from [Language] and polish sentence structures. The authors reviewed the translations and take full responsibility for the final text contents."
verified_user Data Integrity Requirements
Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy of their research data, methodologies, results representation, and bibliographies. Using AI tools does not shift responsibility or excuse errors. Authors must manually verify every AI-generated dataset and reference before submitting.
policy Generative AI Content Review
Researchium checks submissions for unauthorized AI-generated text or manipulated figures during screening. If suspected, the editorial board conducts an investigation, contacts the authors, and decides if it violates integrity policies.
assignment_ind AI in Peer Review Guidelines
To protect author confidentiality and data privacy, reviewers are prohibited from uploading manuscripts, datasets, or graphics into generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT). Using AI to write review reports is prohibited to ensure expert evaluation.
workflow AI in Editorial Workflows
Researchium uses AI-assisted systems for technical screening, similarity checks, and formatting verifications. However, final decision authority rests with the human Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors to ensure fair and ethical peer evaluations.
query_builder Researchium AI Review Process
All submissions navigate this timeline to verify responsible AI usage and scientific integrity:
swap_horiz Acceptable vs Unacceptable AI Use
Review these examples to understand Researchium's AI guidelines:
Acceptable AI Assistance
- check Grammar correction and sentence structure polishing.
- check Translation assistance, provided authors verify accuracy.
- check Reformatting references or aligning citations with guidelines.
Unacceptable AI Usage
- close Generating fake empirical datasets or laboratory readings.
- close Inventing false literature citations or fictitious DOIs.
- close Writing major discussion points or conclusions using AI.
help_center Frequently Asked Questions
Browse common queries regarding AI usage, authorship, and disclosure requirements.
Can I use generative AI to write my manuscript?
No. Generative AI tools (like ChatGPT) cannot be listed as authors or write entire papers. They can only be used for grammar check, language improvement, and formatting support.
Do I need to disclose the use of AI tools?
Yes. If you used AI for translation, software coding, or significant text editing, you must declare it in the methodology or acknowledgements section.
Can AI tools be listed as co-authors?
No. AI systems cannot hold scientific responsibility, approve drafts, or sign copyright agreements, and therefore cannot be listed as authors.
Can I use AI to generate research figures or images?
Using generative AI to generate research figures, microscope views, or primary data images is prohibited. Figures must represent genuine research outcomes.
Is using AI for grammar correction allowed?
Yes. Basic grammar checkers (like Grammarly) do not require disclosure, as they only polish original human-authored text.
What if AI generates a fake reference citation?
Authors are fully responsible for bibliographic accuracy. Submitting fabricated citations or incorrect DOIs is considered academic misconduct.
Are reviewers allowed to use AI to write review reports?
No. Reviewers must write reports based on their own expert evaluations. Uploading manuscripts into AI engines violates author confidentiality.
Does Researchium use AI detectors?
Yes. Our screening tools include similarity and AI detectors. Submissions flagging high similarity scores are reviewed by editors.
Can I use AI to write the literature review?
No. Literature reviews must represent original human evaluation of published research, not AI-compiled text blocks.
What is the penalty for failing to declare AI usage?
Failing to declare significant AI assistance is considered publishing misconduct and may cause desk-rejection or retraction of published papers.
Can AI assist in coding or developing experimental software?
Yes. AI can help develop software code, provided authors verify and disclose this use in the methodology section.
Does the copyright agreement apply to AI-generated text in my paper?
Since AI tools cannot hold copyright, any AI-generated segments cannot be protected. Authors retain rights only to human-created portions.
Can I use AI to translate my paper into English?
Yes. Translation support is allowed, provided authors verify the translation accuracy and disclose the tool used.
Who takes responsibility for errors introduced by AI tools?
The human authors remain fully responsible for any errors or inaccuracies introduced by AI tools in their manuscripts.
Are editors allowed to use AI to draft decision letters?
Editors may use templates, but final decision recommendations and decision reviews are always conducted by human experts.
Does Researchium's AI policy change for different journals?
No. This policy applies uniformly to all six journals in the Researchium network.
Can I use AI to write my response-to-reviewers letter?
No. Rebuttals and clarifications must be written by the human authors to ensure scientific accuracy.
What is Researchium's stance on AI-generated supplementary files?
Supplementary files (e.g. data files, calculations) must represent genuine research outcomes. Using AI to generate these is prohibited.
Is using AI for spelling checks allowed?
Yes, using standard word processor spelling and grammar checks is fully permitted.
Can I use AI to compile my bibliography list?
Yes, using citation managers (like EndNote or Mendeley) is permitted. Authors must manually verify references for accuracy.
Responsible AI for Responsible Research
Researchium encourages ethical and transparent use of AI while preserving scientific rigor, human accountability and research integrity.