Author Use of Artificial Intelligence
Authorship
Artificial Intelligence is not permitted to be used in an author capacity.
See Declaration of generative AI in scientific writing below. More about the defined role of authors and contributors can be found on the ICMJE website.
The Journal's authorship criteria are adapted from those of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and are delineated on the Authorship Statement, which must be signed by each author. Nonhuman artificial intelligence, language models, machine learning, or similar technologies do not qualify for authorship.
Use of generative AI in scientific writing
The below guidance only refers to the writing process, and not to the use of AI tools to analyze and draw insights from data as part of the research process.
Where authors use generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process, authors should only use these technologies to improve readability and language. Applying the technology should be done with human oversight and control, and authors should carefully review and edit the result, as AI can generate authoritative-sounding output that can be incorrect, incomplete or biased. AI and AI-assisted technologies should not be listed as an author or co-author, or be cited as an author. Authorship implies responsibilities and tasks that can only be attributed to and performed by humans, as outlined in Elsevier’s AI policy for authors.
Authors should disclose in their manuscript the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process by following the instructions below. A statement will appear in the published work. Please note that authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the contents of the work.
Disclosure instructions
Authors must disclose the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process by adding a statement at the end of their manuscript in the core manuscript file before the References list. The statement should be placed in a new section entitled ‘Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.’
Statement: During the preparation of this work the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the publication.
This declaration does not apply to the use of basic tools for checking grammar, spelling, references etc. If there is nothing to disclose, there is no need to add a statement.
Use of AI in the Dermatological Setting
Authors of manuscripts that focus on digital applications using artificial intelligence-augmented intelligence and/or other forms of machine learning in dermatology must follow the Reporting guidelines for clinical trial reports for interventions involving artificial intelligence: the CONSORT-AI Extension and the CheckList for Evaluation of image-based AI Reports in Dermatology: CLEAR Derm Consensus Guidelines from the International Skin Imaging Collaboration Artificial Intelligence Working Group. Authors will upload the CLEAR Guidelines Checklist as a supplemental file when they submit their manuscript in Editorial Manager. If accepted, authors will upload to Mendeley the CLEAR Guidelines Checklist as supplemental material.
Reviewer Use of Artificial Intelligence
Use of AI not permitted for peer review
Reviewing a scientific manuscript implies responsibilities that can only be attributed to humans. Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must not be used to assist in the scientific review of a paper, as the critical thinking and original assessment needed for peer review is outside of the scope of this technology and there is a risk that the technology will generate incorrect, incomplete or biased conclusions about the manuscript. The reviewer is responsible and accountable for the content of the review report. Any manuscripts received for peer review are treated as confidential documents; confidentiality and data privacy rights must be maintained. Open AI systems may not provide required confidentiality. See Duties of Reviewers: The use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the journal peer review process.