Using AI-Generated Content in an IEEE Article and its Review

This article was written by IEEE as part of the Authors@IEEE Newsletter: Volume 10, Issue 5, September 2025. It was added to the AESS website on 3 October 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to (Click to show email).

IEEE authors may use AI-generated content in their articles as long as it is disclosed in the article’s Acknowledgments section. The disclosure must state the AI system(s) used, identify the section(s) of the article in which AI was used, and briefly describe the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content.

IEEE reviewers are not allowed to use a public platform (directly or indirectly) to generate AI content for a review. Doing so is considered a breach of confidentiality because AI systems generally learn from input, and manuscripts under review are confidential documents.

The use of an AI system for editing and grammar enhancements is a common practice and is outside the scope of the above policies. Disclosure of AI use for editing or grammar enhancements is recommended but not required.

Visit the IEEE Author Center for more information about the use of AI-generated content.

Resources for IEEE Reviewers

Peer reviewers serve a vital role in the publication process by helping authors improve and develop their articles. IEEE offers resources for reviewers to share tips and guidelines about how to conduct a thorough and professional review.

Your first step is to identify one or more IEEE journals or magazines that publish in your area of expertise. The IEEE Publication Recommender can guide you in the right direction. Once you have identified an appropriate publication, log in or create an account on that publication’s submission website to enter the reviewer pool. Ensure that your account includes keywords that best describe your relevant skills and knowledge so that you receive review invitations that align with your areas of interest.

When you receive an invitation to review, consider the following:

Do I have sufficient expertise to provide feedback on the content of this article?
Do I have time to provide an acceptable review given the expected deadline?

If the answer to both of the above questions is “yes,” you are ready to accept the review invitation and move forward with the review process—an important step in helping the editor make an informed decision.

Once you accept the review invitation and gain access to the full article, you will assess the article and submit your review. Begin by summarizing the research and highlighting the article’s strengths. Then identify where there is room for improvement and provide recommendations that would add value to the article. Throughout your review, give direct, detailed, and specific feedback so that the author knows what steps to take in the revised version. The peer review system is built upon trust and confidentiality. As a reviewer, your care in the process is of the utmost importance.

Peer review is essential in safeguarding the publication process and helping authors publish the best article possible. Learn more about IEEE’s reviewer resources.

Find Your Published IEEE Article in Scopus, Web of Science, and Crossref

IEEE partners with abstracting and indexing (A&I) database providers such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Crossref to promote and distribute your research. Our A&I partners receive regular updates when new articles are published in the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library. For a complete list of IEEE’s A&I partners, visit the IEEE Author Center.

Note that IEEE does not control the processing time for A&I services. If you cannot find your article in an A&I service 12 weeks after its initial appearance on IEEE Xplore, contact (Click to show email) for assistance and include your article’s digital object identifier (DOI).

If the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is listed as a source of funding for your article, it will be deposited automatically in PubMed Central (PMC) on your behalf to comply with funder requirements.

Get Credit For Your Work With ORCID

Getting recognized for your work is vital to your career, but it can be difficult if your name is not unique or if it changes over the course of your career. This is where the Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) can help. ORCID is a persistent, unique identifier for researchers that will help ensure your work is discoverable and connected to you throughout your career, including institutional moves or name changes. Your ORCID will also set you apart from everyone else who shares your name. If you don’t already have an ORCID, sign up today at orcid.org; it’s free and only takes a minute.

An ORCID is required for all authors submitting to IEEE. Authors submitting via the IEEE Author Portal will be prompted to associate their account with an ORCID, and co-authors will receive an email inviting them to associate their ORCID after submission. More information about IEEE’s ORCID requirements is available in the IEEE Author Center.