AI usage policy

The journal Resource-saving materials, structures, buildings and structures recognizes the growing role of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT, Bard, or Claude, in academic research and scholarly writing. We support the responsible and transparent use of such tools in accordance with international ethical standards and publishing guidelines.

GenAI tools cannot be listed as authors. Only human researchers can take responsibility for the integrity, originality, and accuracy of a submitted manuscript. Authors are fully accountable for all content, including any material generated with the help of AI tools.

GenAI may be used to support language editing, improve clarity, or assist in literature reviews. However, its use must not replace critical thinking, data interpretation, or scientific reasoning, which are the foundations of scholarly research.

If GenAI tools were used at any stage of manuscript preparation, authors must explicitly disclose this in the “Acknowledgments” or a dedicated section of the manuscript. A sample disclosure:

"Portions of this manuscript were supported by the use of generative AI tools to assist with language editing and text refinement. All content was reviewed and verified by the authors."

Authors must not use GenAI to generate, fabricate, or alter data, references, or findings. Submissions found to rely on AI-generated data without verification or transparency will be rejected or retracted.

The editorial board follows COPE’s guidance on AI use in research publishing and reserves the right to request original data or explanations from authors concerning their use of GenAI. Misuse of AI tools will be treated as a potential breach of research ethics.

The journal’s policy complies with the recommendations of WAME and Elsevier. Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be recognized as an author and cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or ethical integrity of the content.

Authors should:

  • declare the use of AI;
  • specify the tool used, its version, prompts, and purpose;
  • not use AI to generate or modify images, diagrams, or graphics, except where such use is part of the research methodology.

The editorial board reserves the right to apply tools for detecting AI-generated content.