Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-Assisted Technologies
At EuroIntervention Case Reports, we place a high value on scientific integrity, transparency, and accountability. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted tools are now widely used and can be helpful in supporting research and manuscript preparation. At the same time, responsibility for the scientific content of any submission always rests with people, not tools. Safeguarding the integrity of the scientific record remains a shared priority for the authors, reviewers, and Editors.
For authors. While AI tools may be used in the manuscript writing process (e.g. language editing, stylistic improvement, translation, structural organisation), PCR Publishing is not supportive of the use of AI to generate original scientific content, data, analyses, interpretations, conclusions, recommendations, images, or references without appropriate human oversight. As part of the submission process, we ask that authors declare the use of AI or AI-assisted technologies in their cover letter, indicating the specific technology used and its purpose in the manuscript. This information will be available to the peer reviewers and Editors, and a declaration will appear in the final version of the paper if accepted for publication.
For reviewers and Editors. The assessment of manuscripts and editorial decision-making rely on independent scientific judgement and professional expertise. Reviews, recommendations, and editorial decisions should be produced by the reviewer or the Editor themselves and not generated by AI tools. Any use of AI must not compromise confidentiality, originality of judgement, or responsibility for the content of peer review. Therefore, uploading the manuscript or any of its contents into an AI tool is forbidden. This approach helps maintain trust in the peer review process and in the Journal.
EuroIntervention Case Reports follows the COPE and ICMJE recommendations that you can find here: https://publicationethics.org/guidance/cope-position/authorship-and-ai-tools