Statement on the Use of Generative Artifical Intelligence (AI)

Use of generative AI by authors

Sociologický časopis / Czech Sociological Review (SČ/CSR) supports the responsible, transparent, and critically informed use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in academic writing and research. In line with established principles of publication ethics and guidelines developed by publishers such as Elsevier, the journal recognises that generative AI tools may assist authors in improving the clarity, readability, and linguistic quality of their manuscripts.

However, AI-generated content may appear credible while containing factual inaccuracies, misleading information, fabricated references, or biases. Authors are therefore expected to exercise critical judgement and retain full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and scholarly quality of their submissions. The journal strongly discourages the uncritical use of generative AI to produce substantive scholarly content, including theoretical arguments, interpretations of research findings, or conclusions, without appropriate human oversight and verification. Generative AI tools cannot be credited as authors.

Authors should disclose any substantive use of generative AI in preparing their manuscripts, specifying the tools used and the purposes for which they were employed. Routine spelling, grammar, and language corrections do not require disclosure.

Disclosure of the use of generative AI

The use of generative AI must be transparently disclosed in the methodology section of the manuscript. Authors should clearly specify which AI tools were used, for what purposes, and how they contributed to the research process, analysis, or preparation of the manuscript. Authors remain fully responsible for all AI-assisted content and must ensure its accuracy, reliability, and compliance with established standards of academic integrity.

Use of generative AI by reviewers

Reviewers and editors of SČ/CSR are expected to apply the same principles of responsible and critical use of generative AI while safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of the peer-review process.

Reviewers should not use generative AI to produce substantive evaluations, assessments, or recommendations concerning manuscripts submitted to the journal. Peer-review reports must reflect the reviewer’s own independent scholarly judgement and expertise. Generative AI may be used to improve the linguistic clarity and presentation of independently prepared reviews, provided that manuscript content and other confidential information are not disclosed to external AI systems.