Policy on the Use of GenAI

The Indonesian Journal of Economic Analysis of Law recognizes the increasing role of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic research, writing, and publishing. The journal acknowledges that AI technologies may support authors, reviewers, and editors in improving efficiency, language quality, and research processes. However, the use of generative AI must be conducted responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with the principles of academic integrity, research ethics, and scholarly accountability.

IJFLS follows the principle that human authors remain fully responsible and accountable for the content, originality, accuracy, and integrity of all submitted and published manuscripts. Generative AI tools cannot replace the intellectual contributions, critical analysis, scholarly judgment, and ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, or editors.

1. Use of Generative AI by Authors

Authors may use generative AI tools as supportive instruments during manuscript preparation, including for:

  • Improving language clarity, grammar, spelling, and readability;

  • Assisting with organization and formatting of academic writing;

  • Supporting brainstorming or identification of potential research directions;

  • Assisting with non-substantive editing tasks.

However, authors must ensure that the use of AI does not compromise the originality, accuracy, and scholarly contribution of their work.

Authors remain fully responsible for:

  • The accuracy and validity of all information presented in the manuscript;

  • The originality of ideas, arguments, analysis, and conclusions;

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources;

  • Avoiding plagiarism, fabricated information, or misleading content;

  • Compliance with research ethics and publication standards.

2. Disclosure of Generative AI Use

Authors must disclose the use of generative AI tools when such tools have been used in the preparation of a manuscript in a way that materially affects the content, structure, analysis, or presentation of the work.

The disclosure should include:

  • The name of the AI tool used;

  • The purpose and extent of its use;

  • The sections or aspects of the manuscript affected by AI assistance.

A statement of AI use may be included in the Acknowledgment section or another appropriate section of the manuscript.

Example:

"The authors used [name of AI tool] for language editing and improving the readability of the manuscript. The authors remain fully responsible for the content, analysis, and conclusions presented in this article."

Minor use of AI tools for basic spelling or grammar correction does not necessarily require disclosure; however, authors are encouraged to maintain transparency whenever AI assistance contributes meaningfully to manuscript preparation.

3. Prohibited Uses of Generative AI by Authors

Authors must not use generative AI tools to:

  • Generate a manuscript or substantial portions of academic content without meaningful human contribution;

  • Create fictional data, research findings, citations, references, or legal authorities;

  • Misrepresent AI-generated content as original human scholarship;

  • Replace the author's critical analysis, interpretation, or scholarly argument;

  • Produce content that violates copyright, confidentiality, privacy, or ethical research standards.

The use of AI-generated text, ideas, data, or analysis without appropriate verification and disclosure may be considered a form of academic misconduct.

4. Authorship and Generative AI

Generative AI tools, including large language models and other AI systems, cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of manuscripts submitted to IJFLS.

Authorship requires:

  • Intellectual contribution to the research;

  • Responsibility and accountability for the published work;

  • Ability to approve the final manuscript;

  • Ability to respond to questions regarding the research.

Only human individuals who meet recognized authorship criteria may be listed as authors.

5. Use of Generative AI by Reviewers

Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and ethical responsibility during the peer-review process.

Reviewers must not:

  • Upload unpublished manuscripts or confidential review materials into generative AI tools;

  • Use AI systems to evaluate manuscripts without appropriate safeguards;

  • Share confidential information obtained through peer review;

  • Use AI-generated reviews without applying independent scholarly judgment.

If reviewers use AI tools for limited assistance, they remain fully responsible for the confidentiality, accuracy, and quality of their review reports.

6. Use of Generative AI by Editors

Editors may use technological tools, including AI-based systems, to support editorial processes, such as administrative assistance, workflow management, or language-related tasks.

However, editors must ensure that:

  • Editorial decisions remain based on human judgment;

  • Confidential manuscript information is protected;

  • AI tools do not influence acceptance or rejection decisions independently;

  • Ethical standards and editorial independence are maintained.

Editors are responsible for ensuring fairness, transparency, and integrity throughout the publication process.

7. AI-Generated Images, Figures, and Other Materials

The use of AI-generated images, figures, illustrations, or other visual materials must be disclosed when included in submitted manuscripts.

Authors must ensure that:

  • The use of AI-generated materials complies with copyright and ethical requirements;

  • The origin and method of creation are transparently reported;

  • AI-generated materials do not misrepresent factual evidence or research findings.

The journal may request additional information regarding the creation and verification of AI-generated materials.

8. Verification and Research Integrity

Authors, reviewers, and editors are responsible for verifying information produced with the assistance of generative AI tools. AI-generated outputs may contain errors, inaccurate references, biased information, or fabricated content.

Therefore, all AI-assisted materials must be critically reviewed and validated by responsible human contributors before inclusion in scholarly communication.

9. Compliance with Publication Ethics

The Indonesian Journal of Feminist Legal Studies (IJFLS) follows internationally recognized publication ethics principles, including guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) regarding the responsible use of artificial intelligence in scholarly publishing.

Failure to disclose inappropriate use of generative AI or misuse of AI technologies may result in editorial actions, including manuscript rejection, investigation of research misconduct, correction, or retraction of published articles where necessary.

10. Commitment to Responsible AI Use

IJFLS supports responsible innovation and recognizes the potential benefits of generative AI in academic publishing. At the same time, the journal emphasizes that technology must serve, rather than replace, human intellectual responsibility. Through this policy, IJFLS aims to ensure that generative AI is used ethically, transparently, and responsibly while preserving the values of academic integrity, originality, accountability, and trust in scholarly communication.