SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization
Published by Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Mathematics, Applied
AI Policy at a Glance
SIAM permits AI tool use across text, images/figures, and data with full disclosure in the Acknowledgements section. Light-touch use (spelling, grammar, style polishing) requires only a simple acknowledgement; any substantive use requires detailed disclosure including tool/version, prompts, the content changed or generated, and (where possible) the code or data to reproduce results. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. The editor has final discretion on whether a particular use is permitted.
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
Disclosure required
This publisher requires you to disclose AI use. See the requirements below for where and how.
Detailed Policy Findings
General Policy Language
Applies to all categoriesAI TEXT / WRITING
AllowedAI IMAGES / FIGURES
AllowedNo specific policy language found for this category. Consult the source policy directly.
AI DATA ANALYSIS
AllowedNo specific policy language found for this category. Consult the source policy directly.
Disclosure Guidance
Most AI policies require disclosure of AI use in your submission.
Requirements (Where to Disclose)
AI tools used to edit or polish text for spelling, grammar, or general style require a simple acknowledgement in the Acknowledgements section. Any other use of AI/LLMs/similar technologies must be fully documented in the Acknowledgements section with: details of the specific model/tool and version (e.g., Tool = GPT-4, Date used: Sept 1, 2023); the exact method used (e.g., the prompt entered); the specific content changed or generated by AI, including text, citations, images, figures, videos, or similar; and where possible, the code or data needed to reproduce the results.
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 policyGeneric template — this publisher may have specific formatting requirements. Check the disclosure requirements above.
Methods section
AI-assisted tools (including [specify tool, e.g., ChatGPT]) were used in the preparation of this manuscript for [specify purpose, e.g., language editing/drafting/summarization]. All AI-generated content was reviewed and verified by the authors. The authors take full responsibility for the integrity of the work.
AI Images
Required by policyGeneric template — this publisher may have specific formatting requirements. Check the disclosure requirements above.
Methods section
Figure [N] [or: Figures X–Y] was generated with the assistance of AI tools ([specify tool, e.g., BioRender/DALL-E/Midjourney]). The figure has been reviewed and approved by all authors.
Figure caption
Generated with AI assistance ([tool name]). Reviewed and approved by the authors.
AI Data
Required by policyGeneric template — this publisher may have specific formatting requirements. Check the disclosure requirements above.
Methods section
AI-assisted tools were used for [specify use, e.g., data analysis/statistical processing/code generation]. All AI outputs were independently verified by the research team. Raw data and analysis scripts are available at [repository].
Additional Policy Details
Peer Review Restrictions
SIAM referees are not permitted to upload papers under review to ChatGPT or similar LLM models as this compromises the confidentiality of material provided by the author during the peer review process.
Enforcement
Listed authors must be human beings — AI tools cannot be authors because they cannot be accountable for the work, disclose conflicts of interest, or hold/assign copyright. The SIAM journal or book editor has final decision on whether the use of an AI tool is appropriate or permitted. Egregious misrepresentations from AI use may lead to investigation, rejection, limits on future submissions, notification of the authors' institutions, and addendum to or retraction of an already published article.
Source & Verification
Policy checked on
May 21, 2026
Policies are verified periodically but may change without notice. This tool does not constitute legal advice. Always confirm with the original policy page before submitting.
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