Generative AI Policy

These policies have been established in response to the growing use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies, which are increasingly being adopted in content creation. The policy is adapted from the COPE AI Policy and is intended to enhance transparency while providing clear guidance for authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other contributors. The editorial boards of Edupedia: Jurnal Studi Pendidikan dan Pedagogi Islam will continue to monitor developments in this area and may update or refine the policy as needed.

FOR AUTHOR

Application of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in Scientific Writing

This policy applies specifically to the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the preparation of scientific manuscripts, and does not regulate the use of AI tools for data analysis or research-related insights.

Authors may use generative AI tools only to improve language quality, clarity, and readability of the manuscript. Such use must remain under human oversight, and authors are required to carefully review and edit any AI-generated content. Since AI systems may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or biased information, authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of their work.

Any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in manuscript preparation must be transparently disclosed in the manuscript. This disclosure promotes transparency among authors, reviewers, editors, and readers and ensures compliance with the usage policies of the respective AI tools.

Generative AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors, nor cited as authors. Authorship entails intellectual responsibility and accountability that can only be fulfilled by human contributors. All listed authors are responsible for the integrity of the manuscript, approving the final version, and confirming that the work is original and does not infringe upon third-party rights.

Application of Generative AI in Figures, Images, and Artwork

The use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or manipulate images, figures, or visual data in manuscripts is not permitted. This includes adding, removing, altering, or repositioning elements within images.

Minor adjustments such as brightness, contrast, or color balance may be allowed, provided that they do not obscure or misrepresent the original data. The journal may employ image analysis or forensic tools during the editorial process to detect potential image manipulation.

An exception may apply when AI-based imaging forms part of the research methodology. In such cases, authors must clearly describe the use of AI in the methods section, including the name of the tool or model, version information, and the developer or manufacturer. Authors may also be required to provide the original or unprocessed images for editorial review.

The use of generative AI for graphical abstracts or artwork within manuscripts is not permitted. However, AI-generated images may be considered for journal cover art only with prior approval from the editor and publisher and with appropriate rights clearance and attribution.

FOR REVIEWERS

Application of Generative AI in the Peer Review Process

Manuscripts submitted for peer review must be treated as strictly confidential documents. Reviewers must not upload or share any part of a submitted manuscript with generative AI or AI-assisted tools, as this may compromise the confidentiality of the submission, violate the authors’ intellectual property rights, or breach applicable data privacy regulations, particularly when manuscripts contain personally identifiable information.

This confidentiality obligation also applies to peer-review reports, which may contain sensitive information about the manuscript and its authors. Accordingly, reviewers should not use generative AI tools to process or revise their review reports, even for the purpose of improving language or readability.

Peer review is a cornerstone of the scholarly publishing process and requires independent judgment, critical evaluation, and academic expertise that can only be provided by human reviewers. Therefore, generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must not be used to perform or support the scientific evaluation of a manuscript. Reviewers remain fully responsible and accountable for the content and integrity of their review reports. In accordance with the journal’s AI policy, authors may use generative AI tools during manuscript preparation prior to submission solely to improve language and readability, provided that such use is appropriately disclosed in the manuscript.

FOR EDITORS

Application of Generative AI in the Editorial Process

Submitted manuscripts must be treated as strictly confidential documents. Editors must not upload a manuscript, in whole or in part, to generative AI or AI-assisted tools, as this may compromise the confidentiality of the submission, violate authors’ intellectual property rights, or breach applicable data privacy regulations where personally identifiable information is involved.
This confidentiality requirement also applies to all editorial communications, including reviewer invitations, notifications, and decision letters. Editors should not process or upload such communications to AI tools, even for the purpose of improving language or readability.
Editorial evaluation and decision-making require independent judgment and scholarly expertise that can only be exercised by human editors. Therefore, generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must not be used to support editorial assessment or publication decisions. Editors remain fully responsible and accountable for the integrity of the editorial process and for all decisions communicated to authors.
According to the Edupedia: Jurnal Studi Pendidikan dan Pedagogi Islam's AI policy, authors may use generative AI during manuscript preparation solely to improve language and readability, provided that such use is appropriately disclosed in the manuscript. If editors suspect any violation of the Edupedia: Jurnal Studi Pendidikan dan Pedagogi Islam's AI policies by authors or reviewers, the matter should be reported to the publisher.