IRB Alignment Checklist - Pseudonyms

This checklist is designed to guide researchers in aligning pseudonym practices with ethical standards and IRB requirements when using AI-assisted methods. It highlights four areas of consideration: <b>(A) Confidentiality &amp; Anonymity</b> (screening for direct identifiers, avoiding rare names), <b>(B) Cultural &amp; Ethical Sensitivity</b> (ensuring pseudonyms honor identity and context), <b>(C) AI Transparency</b> (describing tools, documenting limitations, and maintaining human review), and <b>(D) Researcher Positionality &amp; Accountability</b> (reflecting on researcher identity, disciplinary norms, and participant input). By foregrounding confidentiality, cultural resonance, transparency, and reflexivity, the checklist provides a structured tool for proposing and documenting pseudonym strategies in qualitative research.