Acta Pathologica Microbiologica Scandinavica Series B Microbiology
Published by Wiley
Microbiology
AI Policy at a Glance
AI-assisted text and data analysis allowed with disclosure. AI use for images is restricted: data visualizations and diagrams are permitted with disclosure, but AI-edited photographs and factual/evidential images are prohibited.
Text
Writing or editing manuscript text with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot)
Images
Creating or modifying figures, illustrations, or photos using AI
Data
Using AI to assist with data analysis, computational methods, or code
Review before using
AI use is permitted only in certain contexts. Review the conditions above or contact the journal to confirm before submitting.
Detailed Policy Findings
AI TEXT / WRITING
AllowedAI IMAGES / FIGURES
RestrictedAI DATA ANALYSIS
AllowedDisclosure Guidance
Most AI policies require disclosure of AI use in your submission.
Requirements (Where to Disclose)
Authors must disclose AI use, distinguishing between content creation/transformation (requires disclosure) and polishing (no disclosure needed).
From the Source Policy
Template Language
This is sample language only. Always review the publisher’s specific disclosure requirements before submitting. Requirements vary and may change. BioRender is actively developing an automated disclosure workflow that will provide clarity to publishers on exactly how AI was used, if at all, on its platform and the degree to which it is copyright safe.
AI Text
Required by policyPublisher-specificMethods section
The authors acknowledge the use of [AI Technology name and version] (accessed [month/year]) to [specify purpose, e.g., generate a first draft of the Acknowledgments section / translate the Methods section from [language] to English / reorganize the Discussion section for clarity and flow]. All AI-assisted text was reviewed and revised by the authors to ensure accuracy and clarity of meaning.
AI Images
RestrictedPublisher-specificMethods section
[Figure N] was created with the assistance of [AI Technology name] (accessed [month/year]) to [specify use, e.g., generate data visualization / create workflow diagram]. The figure was reviewed and approved by all authors.
Figure caption
Created with AI assistance ([AI Technology name], accessed [month/year]). Reviewed and approved by the authors.
AI Data
Required by policyPublisher-specificMethods section
[Describe analysis] was conducted using [AI Technology name] (accessed [month/year]) to [specify use, e.g., extract themes from qualitative interview data / generate analysis scripts]. All AI-generated outputs were reviewed and validated by the authors, who confirmed the accuracy of the results. Prompts and system settings are included in [Supplementary File] for reproducibility.
Additional Policy Details
Peer Review Restrictions
Reviewers should not upload manuscript content to AI tools.
Exemptions
Polishing and language improvement tools may not require disclosure.
Enforcement
AI-edited photographs and factual/evidential images are explicitly prohibited. AI is permitted for data visualizations and workflow diagrams with disclosure. Authors should check the Guide for Authors for their specific journal — society journals published under Wiley may have additional requirements.
Source & Verification
Policy last updated
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Policy checked on
April 1, 2026
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