Appendix A: Pre‑Submission Review Checklist for AI‑Assisted Analysis

This checklist supports responsible use of generative AI assistants in policy and health analytics. It is intended for use before circulation, briefing, or publication of any AI‑assisted analytical product.

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7.3 1. Scope and use of AI assistance

• I can clearly describe where AI assistance was used.
• AI assistance supported thinking and expression, not decisions.
• No AI output is presented as evidence.

7.4 2. Factual accuracy and evidence

• All factual claims are verified against primary sources.
• No fabricated statistics, examples, or citations remain.
• Jurisdiction, population, and timeframe are correct.

7.5 3. Reasoning and analytical integrity

• Conclusions follow from evidence.
• Key assumptions are explicit.
• Alternatives and uncertainties are acknowledged.

7.6 4. Authorship and accountability

• A clear human analytical voice is present.
• Responsibility for conclusions is explicit.

7.7 Final check

• The analysis stands without AI assistance.