Policy on the Use of Generative AI and AI-assisted Technologies

Jurnal LITIGASI adheres to strict policies regarding the use of Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) and AI-assisted technologies in the scientific writing and publication process. This policy is aligned with the standards set by Elsevier and Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure transparency, integrity, and accountability in scholarly publishing.

Policy for Authors

A. Authorship and Accountability

  • AI as an Author
    Generative AI tools and large language models (LLMs)—such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar technologies—cannot be listed as an author or co-author on any submission. AI tools do not meet the criteria for authorship as they cannot assume legal responsibility for the content, consent to license agreements, or manage copyright.

  • Author Responsibility
    Authors are fully responsible and accountable for the content of their manuscript, including any parts generated or assisted by AI tools. Authors must carefully review, verify, and edit any AI-generated content to ensure accuracy, avoid plagiarism, and prevent bias.

B. Disclosure and Transparency
Authors must disclose the use of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.

  • Where to Disclose
    A specific statement must be included at the end of the manuscript, immediately preceding the "References" section, under the heading "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted Technologies in the Writing Process".

  • What to Disclose
    Authors must specify which tool was used and describe how it was applied (e.g., for grammatical correction, translating, or generating initial drafts).

  • Exemptions
    The use of standard tools for checking spelling, grammar, and references (e.g., built-in word processor spell-checkers or reference managers like Mendeley/Zotero) does not require this specific disclosure.

C. AI in Images and Graphics

  • The use of Generative AI to create or manipulate images, figures, or graphical abstracts is permitted only if clearly disclosed in the image caption.

  • Authors must ensure that the use of such images does not violate copyright or third-party rights.

D. Standard Declaration Statement (Template)
Authors should use the following format for disclosure:

"During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON, e.g., improve readability and language flow]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the publication."

Policy for Peer Reviewers

A. Confidentiality and Security

  • Prohibition on Uploading
    Reviewers are strictly prohibited from uploading, feeding, or submitting any part of the manuscript under review (including the abstract, data, or full text) into a Generative AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT) or any public AI service.

  • Data Privacy
    Uploading a manuscript to such services may violate the authors' confidentiality and proprietary rights, as AI platforms may use the data to train their models.

B. Review Generation

  • Reviewers must not use Generative AI to write, generate, or formulate their peer review reports. The peer review process requires human critical thinking, expertise, and nuanced assessment that AI cannot replicate.

  • Using AI to generate reviews compromises the integrity of the peer review process and will result in the removal of the reviewer from the journal's database.

Policy for Peer Editors

A. Confidentiality and Manuscript Handling

  • Similar to reviewers, Editors are prohibited from uploading any submitted manuscripts into Generative AI tools for the purpose of summary generation, decision-making support, or editing, unless the tool is part of a secure, internal system approved by the publisher that guarantees data privacy.

B. Editorial Decision Making

  • The final decision on whether to accept, revise, or reject a manuscript must be made by the human Editor. Generative AI tools should not be used to assist in the final editorial decision-making process, as these tools may be subject to bias and lack the necessary academic judgment.

C. Editorial Correspondence

  • Editors are responsible for ensuring that all correspondence with authors and reviewers remains professional and accurate. While AI may assist in drafting emails, the Editor must review all communications before sending.