Authors must disclose any use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted tools in all submissions to the Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics (PJO). This disclosure should be included in both the cover letter and the manuscript, clearly detailing how AI/AI-assisted technologies were applied.

Authors are responsible for carefully reviewing, editing, and finalizing any content produced with these technologies, ensuring that all quoted material is properly attributed, with full citations.

1. Use of AI for Data Collection, Analysis, or Figure Creation

Any use of AI/AI-assisted technologies for data collection, analysis, or figure creation should be thoroughly described in the Methodology section of the manuscript.

2. Use of AI for Manuscript Preparation

A statement acknowledging the use of AI/AI-assisted technologies must be included in the Acknowledgments section.

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Author Declaration

Authors are required to explicitly declare the use of AI tools in their research and manuscript preparation process. This declaration must be made transparently within the designated Author Form provided during submission.

Disclosure in Cover Letter

 In the cover letter accompanying the manuscript, authors must disclose whether AI tools were utilized at any stage. This disclosure should briefly outline the specific AI tools used and their purpose.

Detailed Description or Acknowledgment in Manuscript

If AI was used for data collection, analysis, or figure creation, the methodology section of the manuscript must provide a detailed description of how AI tools were employed in these processes. This description should include the specific AI tools used, the purpose for which they were used, and any relevant parameters or settings.

If AI was used solely for manuscript preparation (e.g., grammar checking, language editing), a clear acknowledgment of the use of AI should be included in a dedicated "Acknowledgments" section or as a footnote. This acknowledgment should specify the AI tools used for manuscript preparation.

Sample statement:
Acknowledgments
The author(s) utilized [NAME OF TOOL/SERVICE] to [OBJECTIVE OF USING AI/AI-ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY] and have overseen, reviewed, edited, and finalized the content.