AI Policy

Generative AI (GenAI) Usage Policy

The Indonesian Journal of Health Informatics (IJHI) recognizes the rapid advancement of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies. When used responsibly, these tools can help researchers synthesize literature, improve language readability, and work more efficiently. However, to maintain the integrity of the scientific record, IJHI enforces strict guidelines for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors regarding the use of AI.

1. Authorship and Accountability

  • No AI Authors: Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) cannot be listed as an author or co-author, nor can they be cited as an author. Authorship requires human accountability, legal responsibility, and the ability to approve the final work.
  • Human Oversight: AI tools must never substitute human critical thinking and evaluation. Authors are fully responsible and accountable for the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and originality of their work.
  • Verification: Authors must carefully review all AI-generated outputs for factual errors, biases, and "hallucinated" (fabricated) citations before inclusion in a manuscript.

2. Manuscript Preparation & Disclosure

  • Mandatory Disclosure: If AI tools are used for drafting, data synthesis, or structural organization, authors must declare this in a separate "AI Declaration Statement" prior to the References section. (Note: Basic AI-assisted grammar and spelling checkers do not require disclosure).
  • Methods Section: If AI tools were integral to the research methodology itself (e.g., using machine learning to analyze health data), this must be detailed thoroughly in the Methods section to ensure reproducibility.
  • Data Privacy: Authors must not input confidential, proprietary, or personally identifiable health data into public AI tools where the data may be used to train external models.

3. AI in Figures, Images, and Artwork

Strict Prohibition: The use of Generative AI to create, alter, or enhance scientific images, figures, or graphical abstracts is strictly prohibited to prevent data manipulation.

The Only Exception: AI-generated or altered images are only permitted if AI is the specific subject of the research design (e.g., biomedical AI imaging studies). In such cases, the exact software, version, and generation methodology must be meticulously documented in the Methods section. Authors may be asked to provide raw, pre-AI images for editorial review.

4. Guidelines for Reviewers and Editors

  • Absolute Confidentiality: Submitted manuscripts and peer-review reports are strictly confidential. Reviewers and Editors must never upload a manuscript, partial text, or peer-review report into a Generative AI tool (even for language improvement), as this breaches author confidentiality and data privacy rights.
  • Human Evaluation Required: Managing the editorial process and conducting peer review require critical thinking and original assessment. AI tools must not be used to assist in the scientific review or decision-making process of a paper, as they pose a high risk of generating biased or incomplete conclusions.