Figure 1.

ChatGPT: A double-edged sword for scientific writing

Inspired by the classic tale “Journey to the West,” this illustration metaphorically represents the dual nature of using ChatGPT in scientific research paper writing. Like Tang Monk’s control over Sun Wukong through the “tightening-crown spell,” researchers harness ChatGPT’s potential to enhance their scientific writing capabilities. However, the improper use of ChatGPT may restrict the development of their original expression, even potentially leading to misleading interpretations and erroneous outcomes.