KOLLINS Publications recognizes the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), and other AI-assisted technologies in scholarly publishing. AI tools may be used to support language editing, grammar correction, translation, formatting, or coding assistance, provided that authors carefully review and verify all AI-generated content.

Author Responsibility

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, and scientific validity of their manuscripts.

Required
AI as Authors

AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors, as they cannot assume responsibility or accountability for published work.

Prohibited

Permitted Uses of AI Tools

Language Editing Grammar Correction Translation Formatting Coding Assistance

Authors must carefully review and verify all AI-generated content before submission.

Strictly Prohibited Uses

Generating Research Data Manipulating Images Generating References Writing Peer-Review Reports Generating Scientific Conclusions

Violations may result in editorial action, including rejection or retraction.

Transparency & Disclosure

Any significant use of AI in manuscript preparation should be transparently disclosed by the authors at the time of submission.

Required
Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and should not upload unpublished content to AI systems.

Required

Guidelines for Editors & Reviewers

Editors and reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and should not upload unpublished content to AI systems that may retain or disclose confidential information.

Policy Review: KOLLINS Publications will periodically review and update this policy to reflect evolving technologies and best practices in scholarly publishing.

Key Policy Highlights

AI tools allowed for editing & formatting
AI cannot be listed as an author
Disclosure of AI use is required
AI cannot generate research data or conclusions
Authors remain fully responsible for their work
AI cannot be used for peer-review reports

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