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Use of artificial intelligence tools in the publishing process: expectations from publishers through author
Josiline Chigwada1, Patrick Ngulube1
1School of Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.
Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics
|June 1, 2026
Summary
Scholarly publishers have varied artificial intelligence (AI) policies regarding AI-assisted writing, authorship, and peer review. Researchers must consult specific publisher guidelines to ensure compliance with AI use in scholarly publishing.
Area of Science:
- Scholarly Publishing
- Artificial Intelligence Ethics
Background:
- The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into scholarly publishing necessitates clear ethical and practical guidelines.
- Major scholarly publishers are developing policies to address AI use in academic content creation and dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate publisher expectations regarding the use of AI in scholarly publishing.
- To analyze author guidelines and AI-specific publisher policies to understand current trends and variations.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative research approach was utilized, analyzing AI-related guidelines and policies from four major global scholarly publishers.
- Document and web content analysis systematically extracted relevant information on AI policies.
Main Results:
- Publisher policies on AI use are not standardized, with significant variations in rules for AI-assisted writing, authorship, peer review, and disclosure.
- Existing policies reflect diverse adaptations and interpretations of international frameworks like STM, COPE, WAME, and ICMJE.
Conclusions:
- Researchers must carefully review individual publisher policies before submission due to non-standardized AI guidelines.
- Stakeholders in scholarly publishing need to be informed about AI policies to maintain integrity and transparency.
- Ensuring accuracy of AI outputs, vigilance against unauthorized AI use, and proactive communication of best practices are crucial.
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