The Journal of Iranian Dental Association (JIDA) recognizes the increasingly significant role of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the realm of scholarly writing and research. In an effort to uphold the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, and ethical practices in published works, JIDA has established a comprehensive policy for the use of AI in manuscript preparation. These technologies are permitted solely to enhance the readability and linguistic quality of manuscripts and must not replace the authors' original research and intellectual contributions.
Strict human oversight is mandated when using AI tools. Authors are responsible for meticulously reviewing and editing AI-generated content to ensure its correctness and completeness, recognizing that AI can produce authoritative-sounding yet potentially inaccurate, incomplete, or biased outputs. Ultimately, authors bear full responsibility and accountability for the content of their work.
Moreover, authors are required to disclose the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies within their manuscripts. This transparency must be maintained in the published work to foster trust among authors, readers, reviewers, editors, and contributors, and to comply with the terms of use of the relevant AI tools.
AI and AI-assisted technologies must not be credited as authors or co-authors. Authorship entails responsibilities and duties that can only be fulfilled by human beings. Each author or co-author is accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the work, must approve the final version, and must agree to the manuscript's submission. Authors are also responsible for ensuring the work's originality, confirming that all listed authors meet the authorship criteria, and verifying that the work does not infringe upon third-party rights. Authors should familiarize themselves with JIDA's Ethics in Publishing policy before submission to ensure adherence to these ethical standards.