Artificial Intelligence Policy

Overview

Economica: Jurnal Ekonomi Islam acknowledges the increasing integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies in academic writing, data analysis, and editorial processes. When applied responsibly and ethically, these tools can enhance linguistic quality, analytical efficiency, and overall scholarly communication. Nevertheless, inappropriate or undisclosed use may compromise research integrity, originality, and academic accountability.

This policy aims to provide clear guidance for authors, reviewers, and editors regarding the responsible and transparent use of AI technologies, in alignment with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and established norms of Islamic academic ethics.

The journal emphasizes that all published manuscripts must fundamentally reflect human intellectual contribution and scholarly judgment, in accordance with Islamic values such as amanah (trustworthiness), ṣidq (truthfulness), and ‘adl (fairness). This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure continued relevance in response to evolving technologies and best practices in scholarly publishing.

Foundational Principles

Economica: Jurnal Ekonomi Islam adopts the following principles:

  1. Human Accountability: Authors, reviewers, and editors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, validity, and originality of their work.
  2. Transparency: The use of AI tools must be disclosed clearly and completely.
  3. Supplement, Not Substitute: AI may assist but cannot replace human reasoning, creativity, or moral agency.
  4. Ethical Integrity: All AI use must comply with COPE, Islamic ethical teachings, and data protection laws.
  5. Editorial Oversight: The Editor-in-Chief and Publisher reserve the right to decide whether AI use is appropriate in submitted works.

For Authors

Permitted Uses of AI

Authors may use AI tools only for supportive, non-substantive tasks, such as:

  1. Copy-editing or proofreading (grammar, syntax, spelling, structure).
  2. Language translation with author verification of accuracy.
  3. Creating explanatory diagrams or conceptual visualizations based on verified data.
  4. Using AI for ideation or reference discovery similar to traditional search engines..

Prohibited Uses of AI

AI tools must not be used to:

  1. Writing substantive content (abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, or conclusion).
  2. Generating, manipulating, or fabricating data, figures, or tables.
  3. Producing literature reviews or summarizing prior research on behalf of the author.
  4. Creating unverified citations or references.
  5. Generating or altering factual or evidential images..

Disclosure Requirement

Authors must fully disclose any use of AI tools at the time of submission.

A disclosure statement should appear in the Acknowledgments section or in a designated AI Declaration Statement, including:

“This manuscript utilized [AI Tool Name, Version] for [specific purpose, e.g., grammar correction or reference organization]. The authors verified and are responsible for all final content.”

Basic proofreading (e.g., grammar or spelling correction) does not require disclosure.

AI tools must not be credited as authors or co-authors.

Author Responsibility

All authors remain fully accountable for:

  1. The accuracy, validity, and integrity of the manuscript.
  2. Ensuring that all AI-assisted content has been reviewed, verified, and edited by humans.
  3. Upholding research ethics in line with Islamic principles, including honesty, transparency, and avoidance of deceit (gharar).

Authorship

In accordance with COPE’s position statement, AI tools and LLMs cannot be credited as authors, as they:

  1. Cannot conceptualize research or exercise scholarly judgment.
  2. Cannot accept responsibility or assign copyright.
  3. Are not accountable for ethical or scientific integrity.

For Reviewers

Permitted Uses of AI

Reviewers may use AI tools only for non-confidential, supportive tasks such as:

  1. Improving the clarity or readability of their review report.
  2. Checking factual details without exposing manuscript content.

Prohibited Uses of AI

  1. Uploading any part of the manuscript into AI tools is strictly prohibited, as it breaches confidentiality and may violate data protection principles.
  2. AI tools must not be used to analyze, summarize, or evaluate manuscripts on behalf of the reviewer.
  3. Reviewers remain solely responsible for the intellectual content and conclusions of their review.

Reviewer Responsibility

Reviewers must:

  1. Maintain strict confidentiality of all manuscripts.
  2. Report any suspicion of AI misuse (e.g., fabricated data or AI-generated text) to the editorial board.
  3. Exercise independent scholarly judgment in line with COPE and Islamic ethical principles of fairness (‘adl) and trust (amanah).

For Editors

Permitted Uses of AI

Editors may employ AI tools only for administrative and non-decisional functions, such as:

  1. Managing editorial workflows or communications.
  2. Conducting similarity or plagiarism checks.
  3. Language clarity improvements in administrative communication.

Prohibited Uses of AI

Editors must not use AI to:

  1. Upload manuscripts or correspondence into AI systems
  2. Draft, summarize, or make editorial decisions.
  3. Process or store confidential manuscripts or correspondence in external AI systems.
  4. Replace human ethical judgment or scholarly discernment.

Editorial Responsibility

Editors are responsible for:

  1. Verifying AI disclosures by authors and reviewers.
  2. Ensuring compliance with ethical standards and addressing any violation.
  3. Maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the peer review and editorial process.

Ethical Commitment and Compliance

Economica: Jurnal Ekonomi Islam upholds ethical AI use consistent with both COPE and Islamic ethical frameworks, emphasizing:

  1. Truthfulness (ṣidq) and accountability (mas’uliyyah) in research.
  2. Transparency in declaring AI use to maintain trust among all stakeholders.
  3. Data privacy and intellectual property protection throughout the publication process.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Non-compliance with this policy may result in:

  1. Manuscript rejection or article retraction for authors.
  2. Removal from the reviewer database for reviewers violating confidentiality.
  3. Corrective actions for editors who misuse AI or fail to enforce the policy.

Publisher’s Use of AI

Economica: Jurnal Ekonomi Islam may use AI tools responsibly for editorial workflow optimization (e.g., plagiarism checks or metadata organization), but:

  1. All AI use is subject to human oversight.
  2. No editorial decision will rely solely on AI outcomes.
  3. All use complies with data privacy, copyright, and ethical obligations.

Commitment to Responsible AI Use

Economica: Jurnal Ekonomi Islam supports the responsible integration of AI technologies to enhance efficiency, uphold research integrity, and align with Islamic ethical values. Transparent and ethical AI use strengthens scholarly trust and sustains the credibility of academic publishing.

AI Usage Reference Table

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AI Usage Area

Example

Permitted?

ABSTRACT

Abstract Creation

Using AI to generate or expand the abstract from prompts or prior text.

❌

Abstract Copy-editing

Refining or correcting grammar and clarity of the author’s own abstract.

✅

INTRODUCTION

Ideation

Using AI to explore general ideas, background topics, or initial research directions, similar to a search engine.

✅

Introduction Creation

Drafting or expanding the introduction using AI prompts.

❌

Introduction Copy-editing

Improving readability and grammar of the author’s introduction without altering meaning.

✅

METHODS

Methodology Ideation

Using AI to suggest research models, frameworks, or methods for consideration.

✅

Methodology Creation

Writing or generating the methods section using AI.

❌

Methodology Copy-editing

Refining or reformatting the author’s existing methods text for clarity and grammar.

✅

RESULTS

Data Generation

Creating or simulating data or statistical outputs through AI.

❌

Data Visualization

Using AI to make graphs or charts based on verified, existing data. Must reflect accurate results.

✅

Result Analysis

Employing AI to interpret or describe data findings.

❌

Result Summarization

Summarizing author-verified results for readability or presentation.

✅

DISCUSSION

Discussion Creation

Using AI to generate or expand analytical or interpretive content.

❌

Discussion Copy-editing

Refining author’s discussion for grammar, flow, or readability while preserving meaning.

✅

Literature Review Ideation

Using AI to discover literature or identify research gaps. Sources must be human-verified.

✅

Literature Review Creation

Writing or summarizing prior research using AI.

❌

Literature Review Copy-editing

Editing or formatting the author’s literature review for language improvement.

✅

CONCLUSION

Conclusion Creation

Generating or expanding the conclusion through AI prompts.

 

❌

Conclusion Copy-editing

Editing author’s conclusion for readability and language clarity.

 

✅

ADDITIONAL

Translation

Using AI to translate the author’s original, unpublished work (must verify and declare).

✅

References / Citations

Generating or automatically compiling reference lists or citations via AI.

❌

Acknowledgments / Declarations

Using AI to polish or format author-written acknowledgment statements.

✅

CODE

Code Generation

Writing new analytical or statistical code through AI prompts.

❌

Code Editing

Refining readability or commenting on existing human-written code.

✅

IMAGES AND VISUALS

Conceptual Diagrams / Process Illustrations

Creating conceptual or process diagrams via AI (must be labeled “AI-generated” and accurate).

✅

Factual / Evidential Images

Generating or altering research images used as evidence.

❌

Artistic Renderings / Cover Art

Producing decorative cover art or graphical abstracts through AI.

❌

PEER REVIEW & EDITORIAL

Peer Review Copy-editing

Reviewer uses AI to refine grammar or clarity of their review, with transparent disclosure.

✅

Peer Review Content Generation

Reviewer uses AI to evaluate, summarize, or judge a manuscript.

❌

Editorial Workflow Tools

Editors use AI for plagiarism checks, reviewer matching, or workflow management under human oversight.

✅

Editorial Decision-Making

Using AI to recommend acceptance or rejection of submissions.

❌