AI Policy

Authors 

In choosing to use Generative AI tools, journal authors are expected to do so responsibly and in accordance with our journal policies on principles of publishing ethics.  

1. Authors must clearly acknowledge within the article any use of Generative AI tools through a statement which includes: the full name of the tool used (with version number), how it was used, and the reason for use.

2. For article submissions, this statement must be included in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.

This level of transparency ensures that editors can assess whether Generative AI tools have been used and whether they have been used responsibly. Lensa: Kajian Kebahasaan,Kesusasteraan dan Budaya will retain its discretion over publication of the work, to ensure that integrity and guidelines have been upheld.

Authors should not submit manuscripts where Generative AI tools have been used in ways that replace core researcher and author responsibilities, for example:  

  • text or code generation without rigorous revision 
  • synthetic data generation to substitute missing data without robust methodology  
  • generation of any types of content which is inaccurate including abstracts or supplemental materials 
  • the use of Generative AI in the creation and manipulation of images and figures, or original research data for use in our publications.

These types of cases may be subject to editorial investigation.

Editors  

Editors are the shepherds of quality and responsible research content. Therefore, editors must keep submission and peer review details confidential. 

Use of manuscripts in Generative AI systems may give rise to risks around confidentiality, infringement of proprietary rights and data, and other risks. Therefore, editors must not upload unpublished manuscripts, including any associated files, images or information into Generative AI tools. 

Editors should check with their Editor in Chief contact prior to using any Generative AI tools, unless they have already been informed that the tool and proposed use of the tool is authorised.

Peer reviewers 

Peer reviewers are chosen experts in their fields and should not be using Generative AI for analysis or to summarise submitted articles or portions thereof in the creation of their reviews.  As such, peer reviewers must not upload unpublished manuscripts or project proposals, including any associated files, images or information, into Generative AI tools. 

Generative AI may only be utilised to assist with improving review language, but peer reviewers will at all times remain responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their reviews.