GenAI Policies

Biomedical Research and Theory Letters (BRTL) recognizes the growing role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools in research and scholarly communication. To maintain transparency, integrity, and accountability, the journal has established the following policies regarding the use of GenAI in manuscript preparation and submission.

Acceptable Use of GenAI

Authors may use GenAI tools for:

  • Language editing and grammar improvement (e.g., clarity, readability, style).

  • Formatting assistance (e.g., references, citations, headings).

  • Idea structuring (e.g., outlining, summarizing background literature).

Prohibited Use of GenAI

GenAI tools must not be used for:

  • Generating fabricated data, results, or references.

  • Creating figures, tables, or images that misrepresent or falsify scientific findings.

  • Replacing critical intellectual contributions such as hypothesis formulation, data analysis, or interpretation.

Disclosure Requirement

  • Authors must explicitly disclose any use of GenAI tools in the Acknowledgments or Methods section of the manuscript.

  • The disclosure should specify the tool used (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Grammarly) and the purpose (e.g., language editing, formatting).

Authorship and Responsibility

  • GenAI tools cannot be listed as authors.

  • Human authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript.

  • Any errors, biases, or ethical issues arising from GenAI use are the responsibility of the authors.

Editorial and Peer Review

  • Manuscripts will be screened for inappropriate or undisclosed GenAI use.

  • Editors and reviewers may request clarification if GenAI involvement is suspected but not declared.

  • Undisclosed or unethical use of GenAI may result in rejection, correction, or retraction of the article.