International Journal of P2P
Network Trends and Technology

Use of generative AI and AI-assisted tools in manuscript preparation

Seventh Sense Research Group® acknowledges the potential of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI Tools”) to assist researchers in working efficiently, acquiring critical insights swiftly, and attaining improved outcomes when utilized responsibly. Increasingly, these tools, including AI agents and deep research tools, are assisting researchers in synthesizing complex literature, providing an overview of a field or research question, identifying research gaps, generating ideas, and offering tailored support for tasks such as content organization and enhancing language and readability. Authors preparing a manuscript for a Seventh Sense Research Group® journal may utilize AI tools to assist in their work. Nevertheless, these tools must never replace human critical thinking, expertise, and assessment. AI tools should always be utilized under human oversight and control. Ultimately, authors bear responsibility and accountability for the content of their work. This includes accountability for:

• Diligently reviewing and verifying the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and impartiality of all AI-generated output, including the validation of sources, as AI-generated references may be inaccurate or fabricated.

• Editing and thoroughly adapting all material to ensure that the manuscript accurately reflects the author’s authentic and original contribution, as well as their own analysis, interpretation, insights, and ideas.

• Ensuring transparency regarding the utilization of any tools or sources, whether AI-based or otherwise, is essential for readers. For the use of AI tools, a disclosure statement is required upon submission.

• Ensuring that the manuscript is developed in a manner that safeguards data privacy, intellectual property, and other rights by reviewing the terms and conditions of any AI tool employed

Responsible use of AI Tools: Authors are required to meticulously review the terms and conditions associated with any AI tool they employ, ensuring the safeguarding of the privacy and confidentiality of their data and inputs, including unpublished manuscripts. Special attention must be given to personally identifiable information. The generation of images that replicate or reference existing copyrighted images, individuals, or identifiable products and brands of others is strictly prohibited, along with any likeness of an individual’s voice. Authors should also verify the information for factual accuracy and assess potential biases.

Authors are advised to thoroughly review the terms and conditions associated with any AI tool they intend to utilize, ensuring that they only authorize the AI tool to use their materials solely for the purpose of providing the intended service. It is equally important to confirm that no additional rights are granted to the AI tool regarding the input materials, including, but not limited to, the right to train the AI on those materials. Furthermore, authors should verify that the AI tool does not impose restrictions on the use of its outputs that could impede the subsequent publication of the relevant article.

Disclosure: Authors are required to disclose the utilization of AI tools for manuscript preparation in a separate AI declaration statement upon submission, which will be included in the published work. They should document their usage of AI, specifying the name of the AI tool employed, the purpose of its use, and the extent of their oversight. Such declarations promote transparency and foster trust among authors, readers, reviewers, editors, and contributors, while also ensuring adherence to the terms of use of the relevant AI tool. Basic checks for grammar, spelling, and punctuation do not necessitate disclosure. The employment of AI in the research process must be declared and elaborated upon in detail within the methods section.

Authorship: Authors must not list AI Tools as authors or co-authors, nor cite AI Tools as authors. Authorship conveys responsibilities and tasks that are exclusively attributable to and executable by humans. Each (co-)author bears the responsibility for ensuring that questions regarding the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are properly investigated and resolved. Furthermore, authorship entails the ability to approve the final version of the work and consent to its submission. Authors are also accountable for confirming that the work is original, has not been previously published, that the authors qualify for authorship, and that the work does not infringe upon third-party rights. Additionally, authors should familiarize themselves with Seventh Sense Research Group®’s publication ethics prior to submission.

The utilization of generative AI and AI-assisted tools in figures, images, and artwork.

We prohibit the use of Generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or modify images in submitted manuscripts. This includes actions like enhancing, obscuring, moving, removing, or adding specific features in images or figures. Adjustments to brightness, contrast, or color balance are allowed only if they do not hide or alter the original information. Submitted manuscripts may be analyzed with image forensics tools or specialized software to detect potential image irregularities.

The sole exception applies when the utilization of AI or AI-assisted instruments is a fundamental component of the research design or methodologies, such as AI-assisted imaging techniques that produce or analyze the fundamental research data, for instance, within the domain of biomedical imaging. In such cases, this usage must be documented in a reproducible manner within the methods section. This section must comprise a detailed explanation of the utilization of AI or AI-assisted tools in the process of image creation or modification. It should include the name of the model or tool, its version, extension numbers, and manufacturer. Authors are advised to comply with the specific usage policies of the AI software and ensure proper attribution of the content. Where applicable, authors may be requested to submit pre-AI-adjusted versions of images and/or the raw composite images used to produce the final submitted versions, for editorial review.

The employment of generative AI or AI-assisted tools in artwork creation is prohibited. However, the utilization of generative AI in the development of cover art may be allowed under certain circumstances, contingent upon the author securing prior approval from the journal’s editor and publisher, providing evidence that all requisite rights have been obtained for the relevant material, and guaranteeing accurate attribution of content.

Policy updated December 2025