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Journal of Financial and Economic Dynamics (JFED)

AI Usage Statement

Journal of Financial and Economic Dynamics (JFED) adheres to the principles of academic integrity and publication ethics, and in light of the widespread application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic research and writing, we formulate the following regulations on the use of AI (including large language models such as ChatGPT, Google Bard, and professional academic AI tools) by authors in the process of manuscript creation:

1. Disclosure Requirements for AI Usage

1.1 Authors must explicitly disclose the specific AI tools used (including the name, version number, and developer) and the specific application scenarios in the cover letter or a dedicated "AI Usage Statement" section of the manuscript. Examples of application scenarios include:

  • Assisting with literature retrieval and sorting (e.g., using AI tools to screen relevant literature by keywords and summarize research gaps);
  • Aiding in data analysis and visualization (e.g., using AI algorithms to process complex financial and economic data and generate charts);
  • Supporting language polishing and academic expression optimization (e.g., refining the logical flow of the abstract and adjusting the wording of the discussion section to meet academic writing norms);
  • Facilitating research design (e.g., using AI to propose research hypotheses based on existing theories and empirical evidence).

1.2 If AI tools are used for multiple links in the research process, authors need to detail the role of AI in each link and the extent of human intervention and revision after AI output. Failure to make a complete and accurate disclosure will be regarded as a violation of the journal's publication ethics.

2. Definition of AI Authorship and Responsibility Boundary

2.1 AI tools cannot be listed as authors of the manuscript under any circumstances. Authorship requires substantive contributions to the research (including conception and design, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing and revision, etc.), and AI tools lack legal personhood and cannot take corresponding academic responsibility, which is in line with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2.2 Authors bear full academic and legal responsibility for all content generated with the assistance of AI tools, including but not limited to the accuracy of data analysis results, the rationality of research conclusions, the originality of academic viewpoints, and compliance with copyright laws. If the content generated by AI involves plagiarism, infringement, or false information, the authors shall be solely liable.

3. Prohibited AI Usage Behaviors

3.1 It is strictly forbidden to use AI tools to generate the core content of the manuscript (such as research hypotheses, empirical analysis results, and key discussion conclusions) without human verification and revision.

3.2 Do not use AI tools to fabricate research data, experimental results, or references, or to conceal research flaws and errors.

3.3 It is prohibited to use AI tools to bypass the journal's peer review process (e.g., using AI to generate fake reviewer comments or modify the manuscript against the review opinions) or to engage in other behaviors that violate academic integrity.

4. Review and Handling of AI Usage

4.1 The editorial board will check the AI usage disclosure statement submitted by authors during the initial review stage. If the disclosure is incomplete or inconsistent with the actual usage, the manuscript will be returned for revision, and the revision period will be calculated in accordance with the journal's normal review process.

4.2 If authors are found to have violated the above regulations (such as undisclosed AI usage, using AI to generate core research content, etc.), the journal will classify the behavior as academic misconduct and impose corresponding penalties in accordance with the Academic Misconduct Penalty Mechanism of JFED, including but not limited to returning the manuscript, prohibiting submission for a specified period, and publicly announcing the violation.

4.3 After the manuscript is published, if it is found that the author has concealed the AI usage situation or used AI in violation of regulations, the journal has the right to issue a correction notice or even retract the manuscript in accordance with COPE guidelines, and notify the author's affiliated institution and relevant academic organizations.