Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Jurnal Nawala Politika acknowledges the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in supporting research and writing processes. However, academic integrity and author responsibility remain the core pillars. This policy applies to all parties involved in the publication ecosystem.

1. General Principles

AI and AI-based tools (such as Large Language Models, image generators, etc.) are not recognized as authors. No non-human entity has the legal capacity to bear responsibility, accountability, or copyright over scholarly works.

Basic Principle

Only humans can be held morally and legally responsible for scholarly content. AI is a tool, not a creative subject.

2. Guidelines for Authors

Authors bear full responsibility for the entire content of the manuscript, including any parts generated or assisted by AI.

a. Declaration of Use

Authors are required to disclose the use of AI in the writing process. This must be explicitly stated in the "Author Contributions" or "Acknowledgments" section, specifying:

  • Name of the AI tool used.
  • Specific version or model (e.g., GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini Pro).
  • Purpose of use (e.g., grammar improvement, sentence structure simplification, or data processing).

b. Accuracy and Originality

Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of AI-generated output. The journal does not accept manuscripts containing fabricated data (hallucinations), fictitious references, or content that infringes copyright due to AI use.

Prohibition

AI must not be listed as an author or co-author. Manuscripts found to have used AI without transparent declaration will be rejected or retracted if discovered after publication.

3. Guidelines for Editorial Team

The editorial team uses AI to support administrative workflows, while maintaining ethical editorial standards.

a. Scope of Use

AI may be used to assist with administrative tasks such as plagiarism checks, citation format verification, or routine copyediting.

b. Prohibition on Decision-Making

Editors are prohibited from using AI to produce substantive scientific assessments, render final decisions (accept/reject), or formulate peer review narratives without full human (editor/expert) verification and validation.

Data Confidentiality

Editors are prohibited from uploading unpublished manuscripts into public AI tools or unencrypted cloud services, as this risks exposing authors' intellectual property to public databases.

4. Guidelines for Peer Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining scientific credibility. Therefore, the use of AI by reviewers is strictly regulated.

Absolute Prohibition

Peer reviewers are strictly prohibited from using AI (such as ChatGPT or AI-based review assistants) to generate peer review reports or summarize assigned manuscripts. The review process must be entirely the result of human critical thinking, expertise, and judgment.

a. Confidentiality Protection

Peer reviewers are prohibited from uploading, copying, or sharing manuscripts under review into any public AI tools. Uploading a manuscript to a public AI platform constitutes a serious breach of confidentiality and academic integrity.

Enforcement Procedure

Manuscripts found to violate this policy will be processed in accordance with COPE guidelines on publication ethics misconduct. Jurnal Nawala Politika reserves the right to reject, retract, or ban future submissions from parties proven to have deliberately concealed unethical AI use.

This policy takes effect from the date of enactment and will be reviewed periodically.