Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy

Mandarinable: Journal of Chinese Studies
Confucius Institute Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia

1. Purpose and Scope
This policy establishes ethical standards for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the preparation, review, and publication of scholarly works in Mandarinable: Journal of Chinese Studies.
The journal follows COPE’s Core Practices, emphasizing integrity, accountability, and transparency in AI usage across research and publication activities.

2. Definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
AI tools include, but are not limited to, large language models (e.g., ChatGPT, GPT-5, Gemini), generative AI for text, images, translation, or data analysis, and AI-assisted software for writing, paraphrasing, or visualization.
Use of such tools is acceptable only when transparent, ethical, and compliant with COPE standards.

3. Authorship and AI Contributions
AI tools cannot be credited as authors or co-authors.
Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of AI-assisted content.
Any AI use must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements section and in the cover letter at submission.
Failure to disclose AI use may be treated as academic misconduct.

4. Acceptable Uses of AI by Authors
Permitted uses include grammar correction, language enhancement, data visualization, or analysis (if verified by authors).
AI must not be used to fabricate data, generate citations, create fake images, or conceal plagiarism.
Ghostwriting or undisclosed AI authorship is strictly prohibited.

5. AI Use in Peer Review and Editorial Process
Editors and reviewers must not upload unpublished manuscripts or confidential content into AI tools.
AI may only be used to assist with grammar, summarization, or metadata analysis, ensuring confidentiality and data protection.
Peer review decisions must remain fully human-driven.

6. Transparency and Disclosure
All AI use in manuscript preparation, data analysis, or visualization must be clearly described.
The journal may request details about the tools used, including version, platform, and prompts.
Undisclosed AI use may trigger a research misconduct investigation.

7. Data Privacy and Intellectual Property
Authors must not input confidential or copyrighted data into AI tools.
AI outputs may lack copyright protection; authors are responsible for verifying ownership and avoiding IP infringement.
The journal is not liable for legal issues from unauthorized AI use.

8. AI-Generated Images and Figures
AI-generated visuals are permitted only if explicitly labeled as “AI-generated.”
Such content must not misrepresent data or mislead readers.
Authors must retain raw data or prompts to verify authenticity upon request.

9. Ethical Oversight and Misconduct
Undisclosed or improper AI use that results in falsification, plagiarism, or misrepresentation constitutes research misconduct.
Cases will be investigated following COPE’s Ethical Oversight Guidelines, which may result in rejection, retraction, or institutional notification.

10. Policy Review and Updates
This policy will be reviewed annually by the Editorial Board to ensure alignment with evolving COPE and international publishing standards.
Revisions will be published on the journal’s website upon approval.

11. Contact for AI Ethics Concerns
Editor-in-Chief, Mandarinable: Journal of Chinese Studies
Confucius Institute Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
Email: mandarinable@mail.uns.ac.id
Website: https://journal.uns.ac.id/marble