De Gruyter Brill AI Guidelines
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Check AI policies for below classifications
Refinement, correction, editing or formatting the manuscript to improve clarity of language
Policy Summary
Authors must disclose the use of AI tools when the AI output has significantly contributed to any part of the manuscript. However, authors do not have to declare AI use when it is limited to simple proofreading and copy-editing. Authors must thoroughly proof and fact-check AI-generated output, and they are solely and fully responsible for what they submit, including any parts produced by an AI tool.
Evidence
- The use of AI tools must be disclosed when their output has significantly contributed to any part of your manuscript. The use of such tools for simple proofreading and copy-editing does not have to be declared. AI can make mistakes. Proof generated output thoroughly for any inaccuracies or biases. Always make sure to fact-check results. As an author you are solely and fully responsible for the work you submit to us, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are thus liable for any breach of publication ethics.
AI Status
Writing or drafting manuscript content
Policy Summary
The publisher does not accept manuscripts that are generated by AI or machine learning tools. Authors may use AI tools, including LLMs, in writing and preparing their manuscripts, but they must disclose such use when AI output has significantly contributed to any part of the manuscript. Authors remain solely and fully responsible and accountable for all submitted content, including any AI-produced parts, and are liable for breaches of publication ethics. The policy recommends that authors thoroughly proof and fact-check AI-generated output for inaccuracies or bias.
Evidence
- We do not accept papers (journal articles, book chapters, etc.) that are generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning Tools primarily because such tools cannot take responsibility for the submitted work and therefore cannot be considered as authors. Authors remain fully accountable for any work submitted. The use of AI tools must be disclosed when their output has significantly contributed to any part of your manuscript. AI can make mistakes. Proof generated output thoroughly for any inaccuracies or biases. Always make sure to fact-check results. As an author you are solely and fully responsible for the work you submit to us, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are thus liable for any breach of publication ethics. Authors may use AI and LLMs in the writing and preparation of their manuscripts when doing so with transparency, as outlined in the COPE guidelines, maintaining full responsibility and accountability for their research.
Source
AI Status
Translation of manuscript text for the purpose of publishing
Policy Summary
If an AI tool’s output has significantly contributed to any part of a manuscript, authors must disclose that use; this general requirement applies even when AI is used for translation. Authors should thoroughly proof and fact-check AI-generated output for inaccuracies or bias. Authors remain solely and fully responsible for the submitted work, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are liable for breaches of publication ethics. The policy does not specify human review requirements for this classification.
Evidence
- The use of AI tools must be disclosed when their output has significantly contributed to any part of your manuscript. AI can make mistakes. Proof generated output thoroughly for any inaccuracies or biases. Always make sure to fact-check results. As an author you are solely and fully responsible for the work you submit to us, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are thus liable for any breach of publication ethics.
AI Status
Refining or formatting of data reported in the manuscript
Policy Summary
The publisher prohibits the use of generative AI tools to create or manipulate research data in submitted manuscripts, including images or figures. Creating or altering experimental images using AI is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited. Authors should proof and fact-check any AI-generated output for inaccuracies or bias. Authors are solely and fully responsible for the submitted work, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are liable for any breach of publication ethics.
Evidence
- We do not permit the use of Generative AI tools to create or in any way to manipulate images or figures, or research data in submitted manuscripts. The creation or alteration of experimental images using AI is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited. AI can make mistakes. Proof generated output thoroughly for any inaccuracies or biases. Always make sure to fact-check results. As an author you are solely and fully responsible for the work you submit to us, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are thus liable for any breach of publication ethics.
AI Status
Generation, refinement, correction, editing or formatting of images, diagrams or other figures for illustrative purposes only
Policy Summary
The publisher prohibits the use of generative AI tools to create images or figures, or to manipulate images or figures, in submitted manuscripts. It also states that creating or altering experimental images using AI is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited. The policy does not provide an exception for figures used only for illustrative purposes. The policy does not specify human review requirements for this classification.
Evidence
- We do not permit the use of Generative AI tools to create or in any way to manipulate images or figures, or research data in submitted manuscripts. The creation or alteration of experimental images using AI is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited.
AI Status
Generation, refinement, correction, editing or formatting of visualisations of research data or results
Policy Summary
The publisher prohibits authors from using generative AI tools to create images or figures for submitted manuscripts or to manipulate them in any way. The publisher also prohibits the use of generative AI tools to create or manipulate research data. The policy does not specify human review requirements for this classification.
Evidence
- We do not permit the use of Generative AI tools to create or in any way to manipulate images or figures, or research data in submitted manuscripts.
AI Status
Refinement or formatting of code reported in the submitted manuscript
Policy Summary
When an AI tool’s output has significantly contributed to any part of a manuscript, authors must disclose that AI tool use; this applies to generative AI tools/LLMs that create or transform substantive content, including code. Authors must thoroughly proof and fact-check AI-generated output for inaccuracies or biases. Authors are solely and fully responsible for the submitted work, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are liable for any breach of publication ethics. The policy does not specify human review requirements for this classification.
Evidence
- The use of AI tools must be disclosed when their output has significantly contributed to any part of your manuscript. For the purposes of this policy, generative AI tools and large language models (LLMs) are systems that create or transform substantive content (e.g., text, images, code, audio, or data) in response to prompts. AI can make mistakes. Proof generated output thoroughly for any inaccuracies or biases. Always make sure to fact-check results. As an author you are solely and fully responsible for the work you submit to us, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are thus liable for any breach of publication ethics.
AI Status
Assisting with gathering references
Policy Summary
The publisher requires disclosure of AI tool use when the tool’s output has significantly contributed to any part of the manuscript, which would include any reference-gathering assistance if it meets that threshold. Authors must proof and fact-check AI-generated output and remain solely and fully responsible for the submitted work, including any portions produced by an AI tool. The policy does not provide reference-gathering-specific requirements beyond these general disclosure and responsibility statements. The policy specifies that generated output must be proofed and fact-checked, but it does not otherwise specify human review requirements for this classification.
Evidence
- The use of AI tools must be disclosed when their output has significantly contributed to any part of your manuscript. AI can make mistakes. Proof generated output thoroughly for any inaccuracies or biases. Always make sure to fact-check results. As an author you are solely and fully responsible for the work you submit to us, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are thus liable for any breach of publication ethics.
AI Status
Presentation of any kind of content generated by AI tools as though it were original research data/results from non-machine sources
Policy Summary
The publisher does not permit the use of generative AI tools to create or manipulate images, figures, or research data in submitted manuscripts. Authors must disclose the use of AI tools when the AI output has significantly contributed to any part of the manuscript. Authors are solely and fully responsible for all submitted work, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are liable for any breach of publication ethics. The policy does not specify human review requirements for this classification.
Evidence
- We do not permit the use of Generative AI tools to create or in any way to manipulate images or figures, or research data in submitted manuscripts. The use of AI tools must be disclosed when their output has significantly contributed to any part of your manuscript. As an author you are solely and fully responsible for the work you submit to us, including any parts produced by an AI tool, and are thus liable for any breach of publication ethics.
