AI Policy

SATUKATA: Jurnal Sains, Teknik, dan Studi Kemasyarakatan (Journal of Science, Engineering, and Society) is committed to maintaining ethical standards in the publication process, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This AI Policy outlines the principles and guidelines for the use of AI in the submission, review, and publication of content in the journal.

1. Use of AI in Manuscript Preparation

  • AI-Assisted Writing: Authors are encouraged to use AI tools to assist with writing, editing, or formatting their manuscripts, but they must ensure that all AI-generated content is properly cited, and that the final manuscript is original and free from plagiarism.

  • Disclosure: If AI tools such as language models or writing assistants are used significantly in manuscript preparation, this should be disclosed in the acknowledgments section of the paper.

  • Ethical Responsibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research and manuscript adhere to ethical standards, and AI tools should not be used to fabricate data, generate misleading results, or produce fraudulent content.

2. Use of AI in Peer Review

  • AI for Plagiarism Detection: SATUKATA utilizes AI-powered plagiarism detection tools, such as Turnitin or iThenticate, to ensure that manuscripts are original and properly attributed. These tools help identify instances of plagiarism or self-plagiarism, promoting integrity in the submission process.

  • AI-Assisted Review: AI tools may be used to assist editors and reviewers by providing support in analyzing content, checking for consistency, or identifying issues like poor writing quality or incorrect referencing. However, the final review and decision-making process will always involve human judgment.

3. AI in Editorial Decision-Making

  • Decision Support: While AI may assist in identifying patterns or trends from previous submissions (e.g., citation patterns, reviewer behavior, or manuscript characteristics), all final editorial decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts are made by human editors based on peer review feedback and academic quality.

  • Transparency: SATUKATA maintains transparency in editorial decisions, ensuring that AI tools are not used to override human judgment or influence decisions inappropriately.

4. AI in Content Curation and Indexing

  • AI for Content Organization: SATUKATA may employ AI tools to help organize and curate content, ensuring that articles are correctly categorized, indexed, and discoverable by researchers. This includes automating some aspects of metadata creation, such as keyword tagging or abstract generation.

  • Search Optimization: AI may be used to optimize the discoverability of articles through search engines and databases, enhancing the journal’s visibility and helping researchers locate relevant work more effectively.

5. Ethical Considerations of AI Use

  • AI Transparency: The use of AI tools in the manuscript preparation, review, and publication processes will be clearly communicated to authors, reviewers, and readers to ensure transparency.

  • Accountability: While AI may assist in certain processes, SATUKATA takes full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the content published in the journal. Any decision made with the assistance of AI tools will be reviewed and validated by human experts.

  • Bias and Fairness: SATUKATA ensures that AI tools used in the publication process are free from bias and do not unfairly influence outcomes, whether in manuscript selection, peer review, or editorial decisions. AI tools will be regularly monitored for fairness and accuracy.

6. AI and Intellectual Property

  • Ownership: Any content generated by AI tools, such as text or images, must adhere to copyright laws. Authors are responsible for ensuring that they have the appropriate rights to use any AI-generated content in their manuscript.

  • Data Privacy: SATUKATA ensures that any data collected or processed by AI tools, including during the review process, is protected in accordance with our Privacy Statement.

7. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement

  • Reviewing AI Tools: SATUKATA regularly evaluates the AI tools used in the editorial and publication process to ensure that they align with the journal's standards for academic integrity and ethical publishing.

  • Adapting to Changes: As AI technology evolves, SATUKATA remains open to adapting its practices and policies to reflect new advancements and ensure the ethical use of AI in the academic publishing process.

8. Compliance with Ethical Standards

  • SATUKATA is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic and ethical integrity, including in the use of AI. The journal follows global best practices for AI implementation in scholarly publishing, ensuring that AI is used as a tool to support, not replace, human judgment in the academic publishing process.

By following this AI Policy, SATUKATA aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of the publishing process while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical standards and academic integrity.