Guidelines for the Use of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming scientific research, offering tools that significantly impact data analysis, manuscript writing, and other academic activities. However, its use must be strictly regulated, transparent, and aligned with the highest standards of scientific integrity.

The following guidelines outline the appropriate use of AI in manuscripts submitted to Cadernos de Linguística. Failure to comply may result in manuscript rejection or editorial sanctions.

1. Mandatory Disclosure of AI Usage

Authors must declare any use of AI tools in manuscript preparation. Failure to disclose this information will be considered a serious violation of editorial policies.

The AI models or tools used must be clearly identified, along with their role in data analysis, writing, or any other stage of the research process. This information must be included in the Methods section and in an AI Usage Statement at the end of the manuscript.

2. Explanation of AI Contribution

Authors must provide a clear and detailed account of how AI was used in their work. They should specify whether AI assisted with text drafting, literature review, data analysis, hypothesis generation, or any other aspect of the research.

Transparency is crucial to ensure that readers and reviewers fully understand AI’s role in the research process and the reliability of the findings. Additionally, all prompts used in the research and manuscript preparation must be publicly shared, with a corresponding link included in the Data Availability Statement.

3. Human Oversight and Responsibility

AI-generated content cannot be accepted without rigorous review by the authors. AI should be treated as a supporting tool, never a substitute for the researcher’s expertise and critical judgment. Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work and must:

• Verify all AI-generated information to ensure factual accuracy and proper citation.

• Confirm that AI-assisted analyses and interpretations are verifiable and reproducible.

• Review AI-generated summaries and syntheses to eliminate biases, distortions, or omissions that could misrepresent the research.

4. Prohibition of Misleading or Fabricated AI-Generated Content

The use of AI to produce misleading, plagiarized, or fabricated research is strictly prohibited. This includes:

• Preventing the inclusion of false or incorrectly attributed references generated by AI.

• Prohibiting the generation of synthetic or manipulated data unless clearly labeled and methodologically justified.

• Ensuring that AI-generated figures and tables accurately reflect research findings without distortion.

5. Compliance Monitoring and Consequences of Violations

All manuscripts submitted to Cadernos de Linguística will be carefully reviewed for AI usage using advanced detection tools. Any violation of these guidelines may lead to immediate manuscript rejection and other editorial sanctions.

The journal upholds a non-negotiable commitment to scientific integrity, including strict policies on authorship, plagiarism, and data reliability.

6. AI as a Support Tool, Not an Author

AI cannot be credited as an author under any circumstances. While it may contribute to technical aspects of research, it does not bear intellectual responsibility and cannot be held accountable for the content it generates. The responsibility for the manuscript rests solely with the human authors.

By adhering to these guidelines, researchers demonstrate their commitment to scientific integrity and ensure that AI is used ethically and responsibly.

The editorial board of Cadernos de Linguística emphasizes that AI should support research—never compromise its credibility or transparency.