Guidelines for Editors

AI-Assisted Editorial Work

Editors may use AI tools for non-decisional tasks, including:

  • Language and style checking

  • Plagiarism detection

  • Metadata and workflow management

Final editorial decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection remain the sole responsibility of human editors.

Editorial Transparency

The editorial team will disclose any significant AI involvement in editorial processes that may influence manuscript handling. Human judgment remains central to editorial decision-making.

  1. Transparency and Disclosure

All contributors — authors, reviewers, and editors — must disclose:

  • The type of AI tool used

  • The purpose of its use

  • The extent of AI involvement

Failure to disclose significant AI use constitutes a breach of publication ethics and may result in:

  • Manuscript rejection

  • Retraction of published articles

  • Removal from reviewer or editorial roles

  1. Integrity, Accountability, and Enforcement

Nafisa Journal of Islamic Education and Learning reserves the right to:

  • Request clarification regarding AI usage in manuscripts

  • Investigate suspected AI misuse or unethical practice

  • Take corrective actions, including corrections, retractions, or sanctions

  • Follow COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards in handling misconduct cases

  1. Continuous Review

This AI Policy will be reviewed periodically to remain aligned with evolving AI technologies, academic standards, and ethical practices. The guiding principle of this policy is that AI should enhance — not replace — human scholarly integrity and contribution.