AI Use Policy
With the advancement of generative artificial intelligence technologies and AI-assisted tools*, it has become necessary to establish clear guidelines for authors, editors, and reviewers, promoting transparency and accountability in the use of such tools. The Agribusiness and Agri-food Marketing Journal - AAMJ continue to monitor developments in this area and may revise this policy as needed.
General Considerations
The AAMJ prioritizes and values the production of scientific content created by human authors. Accordingly, specific guidelines have been established regarding the use of AI, with a focus on preserving scientific integrity, editorial ethics, and the confidentiality of submitted materials.
For Authors
Authors may employ generative or assistive artificial intelligence tools exclusively for the purpose of enhancing the language and readability of their manuscripts prior to submission. However, such use must be explicitly declared in the article, in accordance with the guidelines provided in the Author Tutorial.
This declaration must be included in a specific section preceding the references. In the submitted manuscript, the statement regarding the use of artificial intelligence (if applicable) must be presented in a specific section before the references, using the following wording: "The author declares that artificial intelligence technology was employed exclusively to improve the language and textual clarity, without influencing the scientific content, analyses, or interpretations presented."
The AAMJ does not accept scientific content, analyses, or interpretations generated by artificial intelligence. Should a reviewer suspect a violation of this policy, the Editor-in-Chief must be notified. The manuscript may consequently be rejected.
For Reviewers
The peer review process is a cornerstone of scientific integrity, and its execution must be entirely human-driven.
Reviewers are responsible for the content of their reports and are expected to exercise critical, analytical, and ethical judgment—qualities that cannot be delegated to automated systems. The following practices are strictly prohibited:
- Using generative artificial intelligence tools to review or draft the technical report. Uploading the manuscript to artificial intelligence platforms, even for the purpose of improving the text of the report.
- Sharing the manuscript content or the review report with automated systems under any justification. Such practices may infringe upon intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and the privacy of the authors.
If the reviewer identifies improper use of artificial intelligence by the authors, they must notify the Section Editor, who will refer the case to the Editor-in-Chief.
For Editors
Editors are responsible for the content of their evaluations and must exercise critical, analytical, and ethical judgment—qualities that cannot be delegated to automated systems. The following practices are strictly prohibited:
- Using generative artificial intelligence tools to review or draft the technical report.
- Uploading the manuscript to artificial intelligence platforms, even for the purpose of improving the text of the evaluation.
- Sharing the manuscript content or the editorial report with automated systems under any justification. Such practices may infringe upon intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and the privacy of the authors.
If the editor identifies improper use of artificial intelligence by the authors, they must notify the Section Editor, who will refer the case to the Editor-in-Chief.
Definition of Generative AI
Generative Artificial Intelligence refers to technologies capable of producing content such as text, images, audio, or synthetic data. Examples include: ChatGPT, Jasper AI, NovelAI, among others.
