Oxton Science Journal aligns with the platform-wide Artificial Intelligence Policy of Oxton Journals. The guiding principles are transparency, human accountability and confidentiality.

AI Cannot Be an Author

Generative AI tools (such as large language models) cannot be listed as authors. Authorship requires accountability and final approval, which only humans can provide.

Disclosure of Assistive Use

Authors may use AI tools for language editing, translation support, code assistance or exploratory analysis, provided every use is declared in the mandatory AI Use Statement, naming the tool, version and purpose. Authors are fully responsible for all content, including AI-assisted parts. Fabricated references or data, or undisclosed AI-generated content, are treated as misconduct.

Confidentiality in Review

Reviewers and editors must not upload manuscripts, in whole or in part, to public AI tools, as this breaches confidentiality. Review reports must reflect the reviewer's own expert judgment and may not be AI-generated.

Enforcement

Undisclosed or prohibited AI use leads to rejection before publication, or to correction/retraction after publication, following COPE guidance.