Gen AI Policy

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools may enhance efficiency in drafting and editing scholarly manuscripts; nevertheless, their use raises material concerns relating to research integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in academic publishing. In response, The Indonesian Journal of Gender Justice and Family Law (InGeFaL) adopts a formal policy requiring authors to declare any use of GenAI tools across the processes of manuscript preparation, peer review, and publication.

Context within Scholarly Publishing

Although indexing services such as Scopus allow flexibility in formatting and presentation, a number of leading publishers have introduced explicit frameworks governing GenAI use. Common principles include mandatory disclosure of GenAI assistance, the non-recognition of AI tools as authors, and restrictions on the submission of AI-generated content that is not clearly identified. In several instances, GenAI use is permitted only under meaningful human supervision and typically for limited purposes, such as improving readability rather than generating substantive scholarly content.

InGeFaL Policy Requirements

Disclosure of GenAI Use

Authors must provide a clear statement disclosing any use of GenAI tools (for example, ChatGPT or Grammarly). This disclosure must appear at the end of the manuscript, immediately before the reference list, and should specify the tool(s) used and the nature and extent of their contribution (e.g., language editing, restructuring, summarisation, or drafting assistance).

Prohibition of AI Authorship

GenAI tools must not be listed as authors, co-authors, or contributors. Authorship is reserved for humans who meet recognised authorship criteria and who can assume full responsibility for the integrity, originality, and accuracy of the work.

Restrictions on AI-Generated Visual Material

Figures, tables, diagrams, and other visual elements must not be generated solely by AI unless expressly approved by the journal and clearly labelled as AI-assisted or AI-generated, as applicable. Authors remain responsible for ensuring the accuracy, provenance, and lawful use of any visual material, including compliance with copyright, permissions, and ethical standards.

Permissible Use for Limited Language Editing

InGeFaL permits the use of GenAI tools for minor language and grammatical refinement, provided such use is undertaken with close human oversight. Authors remain entirely responsible for the final text and must ensure that GenAI assistance does not introduce factual inaccuracies, distort meaning, obscure the origin of ideas, or compromise scholarly integrity.

Review and Ongoing Development

These requirements are intended to uphold the integrity of InGeFaL’s editorial and publishing practices while acknowledging the practical advantages of emerging technologies when used responsibly. The policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to reflect developments in AI capabilities and evolving ethical expectations in scholarly publishing.