AI Policy

Silence recognizes the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in research and academic writing. While such technologies can support certain aspects of the research and writing process, their use must remain consistent with principles of academic integrity, transparency, and responsible scholarship.

《Silence》认识到人工智能（AI）工具在研究与学术写作中日益广泛的使用。尽管这些技术可辅助研究与写作过程的特定方面，但其使用必须始终符合学术诚信、透明度以及负责任学术研究的原则。

This policy outlines the journal’s expectations regarding the appropriate use of AI-assisted technologies in the preparation and submission of manuscripts.

本政策概述了本刊对在稿件准备与提交过程中适当使用人工智能辅助技术的期望。

Artificial intelligence tools, including large language models and automated writing systems, cannot be listed as authors of a manuscript.

人工智能工具（包括大型语言模型与自动化写作系统）不得被列为稿件的作者。

Authorship implies intellectual responsibility, accountability for the content of the work, and the ability to respond to questions regarding the research. Since AI systems cannot assume such responsibilities, they do not qualify for authorship.

作者身份意味着智识责任、对作品内容的问责，以及回应相关研究问题的能力。由于人工智能系统无法承担此类责任，因此不具备署名资格。

All authors listed on a manuscript must be human contributors who meet the journal’s authorship criteria.

稿件上列出的所有作者必须是符合本刊署名标准的人类贡献者。

If authors use AI tools to assist with the preparation of a manuscript, such use must be disclosed transparently. Examples of acceptable disclosure include the use of AI for:

若作者使用人工智能工具辅助准备稿件，必须透明地披露此类使用情况。可接受的披露示例包括将 AI 用于：

When AI tools are used in manuscript preparation, authors should include a statement indicating how the tools were used.

当在稿件准备过程中使用了人工智能工具时，作者应包含一份声明，明确说明这些工具的使用方式。

Authors remain fully responsible for the content of their manuscripts, including any sections that may have been generated or assisted by AI tools. Authors must ensure that:

作者始终对其稿件的内容承担全部责任，包括任何可能由人工智能工具生成或辅助的段落。作者必须确保：

The responsibility for verifying the accuracy and validity of the manuscript lies entirely with the authors.

核实稿件准确性与有效性的责任完全在于作者。

If AI technologies are used as part of the research methodology (for example, in data analysis, computational modeling, or automated text processing), authors should clearly describe this use in the methodology section of the manuscript. Such descriptions should include:

若将人工智能技术作为研究方法的一部分（例如，用于数据分析、计算建模或自动化文本处理），作者应在稿件的方法论部分清晰描述此种使用。此类描述应包括：

Transparent reporting ensures that readers can properly interpret the research findings.

透明的报告可确保读者能够准确解读研究发现。

The following uses of AI tools are not permitted in manuscripts submitted to Silence:

提交至《Silence》的稿件中不允许出现以下人工智能工具用途：

Such practices violate the journal’s publication ethics policies and may result in rejection of the manuscript.

此类做法违反了本刊的出版伦理政策，并可能导致退稿。

Editors and reviewers may use limited AI-assisted tools to support editorial tasks such as language checking or administrative processes. However, confidential manuscript content must not be uploaded to external AI systems that may compromise confidentiality.

编辑与审稿人可能会使用有限的人工智能辅助工具来支持编辑任务（如语言检查或行政流程）。然而，不得将机密的稿件内容上传至可能损害保密性的外部人工智能系统。

Editorial decisions are always made by human editors based on scholarly evaluation.

编辑决策始终由人类编辑基于学术评估做出。

Silence supports responsible and transparent use of emerging technologies in scholarly communication. By encouraging disclosure and accountability in the use of AI tools, the journal aims to maintain the integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness of the academic record.

《Silence》支持在学术交流中负责任且透明地使用新兴技术。通过鼓励在人工智能工具使用上的披露与问责，本刊旨在维护学术记录的完整性、可靠性与可信度。