Editorial Policies

Use of Generative AI in Scientific Writing

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be declared, and clearly explained. Writers who use AI or AI-assisted tools during the writing process must disclose their use upon submission of the draft to Technology Networks.

Any use of AI must not breach journalistic ethics and plagiarism will not be tolerated – Technology Networks' editorial team runs all contributed content through trusted plagiarism detection software as part of the publication's standard review process. Content submitted to Technology Networks must be the author's own, and not present others' data, words, or imagery without seeking permission (if applicable) and providing appropriate citation.

Technology Networks appreciates that this area is changing rapidly. As such, it will monitor developments related to the use of generative AI in publishing and will review and adapt its policy should it be appropriate to do so.

Generative AI Images

Technology Networks follows existing copyright law and best practices regarding publication of imagery. As the situation relating to AI-generated images and videos remains broadly unresolved, we do not permit the use of AI or AI-assisted tools to create or alter images. As such, we do not accept any AI-generated images.

Global Health Crises and Preprints

To enable researchers to disseminate their findings quickly to the wider scientific community during global health crises there may be a considerable increase in the number of preprints referenced on Technology Networks' website. In these instances, for transparency, the following disclaimer will be included:

This article is based on research findings that are yet to be peer-reviewed. Results are therefore regarded as preliminary and should be interpreted as such. Find out about the role of the peer review process in research here. For further information, please contact the cited source.

Should you dispute any of the findings and wish to offer your opinion to our readers, please use the contact us form citing the piece in question.

Correction Policy

We strive to be as accurate as possible, however, errors sometimes happen. If you notice an error on the Technology Networks website, it can be reported using the Contact Us form. Select "Editorial" from the "Departments" dropdown and use the subject line "Error in piece". Within the enquiry box, please provide a link to the piece, what it currently says and the correction you believe is required. We aim to review all corrections within 48 hours. You will be contacted by one of the editorial team with the outcome of the submission. Corrections are made at the discretion of Technology Networks' editors.

Please note, no onsite addendums will be made to the piece for minor corrections.

Comment Policy

We aim to stimulate discussion so welcome comments on all our content. All we ask is for you to be respectful and adhere to the rules below.

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Ownership/Funding Statement

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