AI Policy

A. For Authors

• Generative AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors, as they cannot fulfill the essential requirements for authorship. These tools are unable to take responsibility for the submitted work, declare the presence or absence of conflicts of interest, or manage copyright and licensing agreements.
• Using Generative AI tools to assist with tasks such as language polishing, translation, and improving the readability of a paper is acceptable. However, CPME does not accept papers that have been generated mostly or entirely by a Generative AI tool.
• Authors bear full responsibility for the content of their work. They must ensure that the manuscript represents their authentic and original contribution, reflecting their own insights and ideas. Authors are also required to verify the accuracy, validity, and appropriateness of all content and citations, including those generated with the assistance of AI tools, and to correct any errors, biases, or inconsistencies before submission.
• The use of Generative AI tools to create or modify images and figures is prohibited, unless there are exceptional circumstances and prior approval has been obtained from the Editorial Office.
• Authors are permitted to use Generative AI tools to assist with tasks such as language polishing, translation, or data analysis during the writing process. However, the use of such tools must be fully disclosed at the time of submission and in the final manuscript (e.g., in the Methods section or Acknowledgments). The disclosure should include: 1. The full name and version of the tool used; 2. A description of how the tool was used; 3. The scope or extent of its use. Meanwhile authors will always remain responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their works.