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Using AI Tools in Writing Peer Review Reports: Should Academic Journals Embrace the Use of ChatGPT?

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This letter highlights a pressing issue regarding the absence of established editorial policies for the utilization of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in the peer review process. The increasing adoption of AI tools in academic publishing necessitates the formulation of standardized guidelines to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. Without clear editorial policies, there is a threat of compromising the integrity of the peer review process and undermining the credibility of academic publications. Urgent attention is needed to address this gap and establish robust protocols that govern the use of AI tools in peer review.

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  1. Educational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines

    Manuel B. Garcia

  2. College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

    Manuel B. Garcia

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Garcia, M.B. Using AI Tools in Writing Peer Review Reports: Should Academic Journals Embrace the Use of ChatGPT?. Ann Biomed Eng 52, 139–140 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-023-03299-7

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