Statement on the Use of Generative AI (GenAI) in “Wieś i Rolnictwo” [“Village & Agriculture”]

“Wieś i Rolnictwo” acknowledges the growing role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools in academic research, writing, and publishing. As a scientific journal committed to integrity, transparency, and high scholarly standards, we offer the following guidance and declaration regarding the use of GenAI technologies.
1. Permitted Use
Authors may use GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.) for non-substantive tasks such as:
- Language editing or translation assistance,
- Formatting suggestions,
- Improving clarity and readability,
- Generating summaries of the authors’ content.
2. Disclosure Requirement
Any substantive use of GenAI in the preparation of a manuscript (e.g., in drafting text, analysing data, or generating figures) must be disclosed in the Acknowledgements or Methods section. The disclosure should specify:
- The tool(s) used,
- The nature of the use,
- The extent of the tool’s contribution.
3. Author's Responsibility
All authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work, including any content generated with the assistance of GenAI. AI tools must not be listed as authors. Authors must verify that no fabricated references, data, or misrepresentations have been introduced.

4. Prohibited Uses Use of GenAI to:
- Fabricate results or references,
- Generate content without verification,
- Circumvent academic review or ethical standards,
is strictly prohibited and may result in rejection or retraction of the article.
5. Editorial and Review Process
Editorial staff and peer reviewers may also use GenAI tools to support their work (e.g., in assessing clarity or checking grammar), but all critical evaluations, decisions, and commentary must be conducted by humans.
We remain committed to fostering responsible and ethical integration of new technologies in academic publishing. This policy will be reviewed regularly as GenAI tools evolve and academic standards adapt.

For questions or clarifications, please contact the editorial board of “Wieś i Rolnictwo”.

Last updated: 21/6/2025