A review of top cardiology and cardiovascular medicine journal guidelines regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence tools in scientific writing

Maha Inam, Sana Sheikh, Abdul Mannan Khan Minhas, Elizabeth M. Vaughan, Chayakrit Krittanawong, Zainab Samad, Carl J. Lavie, Adeel Khoja, Melaine D'Cruze, Leandro Slipczuk, Farhana Alarakhiya, Azra Naseem, Adil H. Haider, Salim S. Virani

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Abstract

Background: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have experienced rapid development over the last decade and are gaining increasing popularity as assistive models in academic writing. However, the ability of AI to generate reliable and accurate research articles is a topic of debate. Major scientific journals have issued policies regarding the contribution of AI tools in scientific writing. Methods: We conducted a review of the author and peer reviewer guidelines of the top 25 Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine journals as per the 2023 SCImago rankings. Data were obtained though reviewing journal websites and directly emailing the editorial office. Descriptive data regarding journal characteristics were coded on SPSS. Subgroup analyses of the journal guidelines were conducted based on the publishing company policies. Results: Our analysis revealed that all scientific journals in our study permitted the documented use of AI in scientific writing with certain limitations as per ICMJE recommendations. We found that AI tools cannot be included in the authorship or be used for image generation, and that all authors are required to assume full responsibility of their submitted and published work. The use of generative AI tools in the peer review process is strictly prohibited. Conclusion: Guidelines regarding the use of generative AI in scientific writing are standardized, detailed, and unanimously followed by all journals in our study according to the recommendations set forth by international forums. It is imperative to ensure that these policies are carefully followed and updated to maintain scientific integrity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number102387
JournalCurrent Problems in Cardiology
Volume49
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2024

Keywords

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cardiology
  • ChatGPT
  • Editorial Policies
  • Large Language Models
  • Machine Learning
  • SCImago
  • Scientific Writing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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