AI Protocols

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used solely as a technical support tool in this work. Its application is strictly limited to improving the readability, clarity, and linguistic accuracy of existing text, including grammar, spelling, and stylistic consistency, as well as enhancing the visual quality of images, figures, or charts without altering their original meaning, data, or interpretation. AI must not be used to write, generate, or substantially revise the manuscript, and it must not be acknowledged as an author or co-author under any circumstances. All intellectual input, analysis, interpretation, and final responsibility for the content rest entirely with the human author(s). The use of AI must be transparent and aligned with ethical standards of academic integrity. Any misuse of AI beyond these permitted functions is considered a violation of publication ethics.