Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy

Medox Journal of Public Health permits limited use of AI tools for non-substantive purposes such as language editing, grammar improvement, formatting, or administrative support. AI may assist in data analysis where clearly described in the methodology. However, AI must not be used to generate substantive manuscript content (e.g., abstract, literature review, results, or conclusions), fabricate data, create images or figures, or make intellectual judgments in peer review or editorial decisions. All scientific interpretations, evaluations, and decisions must remain the responsibility of human authors, reviewers, and editors.

Authors must disclose any AI assistance in the Acknowledgments section, specifying the tool used and how it was used either to improve the manuscript, data analysis etc. Reviewers and editors must maintain confidentiality and avoid uploading manuscript content into AI systems and doing reviews or making decisions using AI. Any suspected misuse of AI, including fabricated data or undisclosed AI-generated content may result in rejection, retraction, or removal from journal responsibilities. Authors, reviewers and editors involved in the manuscript flow process must ensure that AI tools are used to assist but not to replace their responsibilities. Medox Journal of Public Health is committed to ensuring that AI use does not compromise research integrity, transparency, or ethical standards.