Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academic Publishing for the Health Innovation Journal (HIJ)

Purpose: The Health Innovation Journal (HIJ) recognizes the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing academic publishing. This policy establishes ethical guidelines and responsible usage of AI tools in the manuscript submission, review, editing, and publication phases. HIJ follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Scope: Applicable AI technologies include, but are not limited to, machine learning models, natural language processing, automated data analysis, and AI-assisted peer review systems, particularly those relevant to the health and rehabilitation fields.

Definitions:

  • AI: Technologies that simulate human intelligence processes.
  • AI Content: Contributions generated or refined by AI tools.
  • AI-Assisted Decision-Making: Use of AI in editorial decisions.

Policy Details:

Transparency:

  • AI Usage Disclosure: Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to declare AI usage upon manuscript submission or during the review process.
  • AI Contributions: AI’s role must be clearly distinguished from human inputs.

Ethics and Integrity:

  • AI Ethics Compliance: Ensure AI applications uphold fairness and are free from bias, promoting ethical usage.
  • Data Privacy Adherence: AI tools must comply with stringent data protection laws, safeguarding personal and sensitive information. Manuscripts or confidential materials must not be uploaded to AI systems that store or reuse data.

Authorship and Acknowledgement:

  • AI in Authorship: AI cannot be listed as an author but should be acknowledged for significant contributions.
  • Human Responsibility: Authors are ultimately responsible for AI-assisted components in their work.

Quality and Originality:

  • Standards for AI Content: Content influenced by AI must meet the journal's quality standards.
  • Plagiarism Check: AI-generated content is subject to stringent originality checks.

Review and Decision-Making:

  • AI in Peer Review: AI may be used as a supportive tool for peer review but not as a substitute for human evaluation. Confidential manuscripts may not be uploaded to AI tools that store inputs.
  • Transparency in AI Decisions: Editorial decisions influenced by AI tools must be clear and justifiable.

Research Involving AI:

  • Methodology of AI Research: Manuscripts must include a comprehensive methodological description of AI usage.
  • AI Study Documentation: Provide full transparency regarding AI algorithms, datasets, and processes used.

Changes and Version Control:

  • Documenting AI Modifications: Authors should maintain a detailed revision history for AI-involved changes to manuscripts.
  • Auditability: Ensure traceability and accountability for versions of AI-modified content.

AI Bias and Error:

  • Bias Detection and Correction: Identify and correct biases in AI algorithms and datasets.
  • Error Management: Transparently disclose and address errors resulting from AI usage.

Implementation and Oversight:

  • Staff Training: Provide training on AI’s role in publishing.
  • Policy Monitoring and Review: Regularly review and update the policy to reflect advancements in AI technology.

Enforcement:

Non-compliance with this policy may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, or other disciplinary measures as deemed appropriate.

Review Process:

  • Annual Review: This policy will be reviewed annually or as required by developments in AI technology.

By implementing this policy, HIJ ensures the ethical application of AI in publishing while fostering integrity, innovation, and the advancement of research in health.