International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Science (IJHESS) acknowledges the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in academic research and scientific writing. The journal supports the responsible, transparent, and ethical use of AI tools while maintaining the principles of academic integrity, originality, and human accountability in scholarly publishing.
This policy applies to all authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publication process of IJHESS.
Authors may use AI-based tools to assist in activities such as:
Language improvement and grammar checking
Editing and formatting assistance
Literature organization and data processing
Research support and analytical assistance
However, authors remain fully responsible for:
The accuracy and originality of the manuscript
The validity of data, analysis, and conclusions
Proper citation and ethical use of sources
Ensuring that AI-generated content does not contain plagiarism, fabricated information, misleading statements, or copyright violations
AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors because they cannot assume responsibility, accountability, or intellectual ownership of scholarly work.
Authors are encouraged to disclose the use of AI tools in the manuscript when such tools significantly contribute to content generation, analysis, or manuscript preparation.
The following practices are strictly prohibited:
Using AI to generate fabricated data, false citations, or manipulated research findings
Submitting fully AI-generated manuscripts without substantial human contribution and verification
Using AI in ways that violate publication ethics, copyright, or confidentiality
Manipulating peer-review or editorial processes using AI technologies
Any misuse of AI that compromises academic integrity may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, or other editorial actions.
Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of all manuscripts received for review. Manuscripts or unpublished data may not be uploaded to public AI systems or third-party platforms that could compromise confidentiality, intellectual property, or author rights.
Reviewers are expected to conduct evaluations independently and professionally without relying solely on AI-generated assessments.
Editors may use AI-supported tools for technical screening purposes such as:
Plagiarism detection
Language assessment
Reference checking
Editorial workflow support
However, all editorial decisions remain under human responsibility and professional judgment. Editors are accountable for ensuring fairness, confidentiality, transparency, and ethical standards throughout the publication process.
IJHESS promotes the responsible use of AI technologies in scholarly communication while emphasizing:
Transparency
Accountability
Academic honesty
Human oversight
Ethical research conduct
The publisher, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu, and the editorial board reserve the right to evaluate and take appropriate action regarding any unethical or inappropriate use of AI in submitted or published manuscripts.
