AI Acknowledgement

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Elsevier AI disclosure statement

Elsevier lets authors use AI tools to support manuscript preparation under human oversight, but requires a separate AI declaration section just before the references (published with the article) naming the tool, its purpose and confirming the authors take full responsibility.

Checked against Elsevier's own pages on 9 October 2026 · See the full rules

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Authors
During the preparation of this work the authors used ChatGPT in order to brainstorm ideas and check grammar and spelling. After using this tool/service, the authors reviewed and edited the content as needed and take full responsibility for the content of the publication.

Elsevier's own wording

"During the preparation of this work the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL/SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the publication."

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The rules at a glance

When you need one
Whenever generative AI or AI-assisted tools are used in preparing the manuscript, including substantive restructuring of text, translation, code presentation, or selecting/generating/editing references. Not needed for basic spelling/grammar/punctuation checks, basic reference-manager functions, or disability assistive technology used solely for accessibility.
Where it goes
Separate section at the end of the manuscript, immediately before the references, titled 'Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process' (books: '...in the writing process'). AI used in research methods goes in the Methods section; AI-assisted explanatory images are also disclosed in each figure caption.
Prompts and outputs
Authors should keep a separate record of the tool and model and how it was used (e.g. tool logs, saved prompts and outputs, tracked changes) and provide it if editors request it.
Referencing
AI tools must not be cited as an author; no reference-list format for AI is given.
Must include
  • name of the AI tool/service
  • purpose/reason for its use
  • extent of author oversight / confirmation that output was reviewed and edited
  • statement that the authors take full responsibility for the content
  • for images and research methods: model or tool name, version, and developer/manufacturer
Also note
  • AI tools cannot be listed as an author or co-author, nor cited as an author
  • Output from AI agents or deep research tools cannot be used directly as manuscript text
  • AI must not fabricate or alter data, results or references; fabricated references may lead to rejection
  • AI must not create or alter primary research images (microscopy, blots, scans, patient images)
  • General-purpose AI image tools must not be used for graphical abstracts; AI cover art needs prior editor/publisher permission
  • Books: AI may not create or alter images or produce cover artwork, except as part of research methods
  • Reviewers and editors must not upload manuscripts or any part of them into AI tools; reviewers must disclose supportive AI use in their report
  • Do not upload previously published or copyrighted content into open AI tools

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