Artificial intelligence in journal editing: Expanding horizons for scholarly publications - A mixed method study

Md. Kaoser Bin Siddique; Salome A. Rahim; Md Matiur Rahman; Shamima Parvin Lasker; Mohammad Mahbub Ur Rahim Rahim

doi:10.26900/hsq.2674

Authors

Md. Kaoser Bin Siddique Grand Health Sector / Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0336-2694
Salome A. Rahim Grand Health Sector / Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0828-1104
Md Matiur Rahman Grand Health Sector / Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6179-3372
Shamima Parvin Lasker Shahabuddin Medical College / Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3484-9526
Mohammad Mahbub Ur Rahim Rahim Grand Health Sector / Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2061-2026

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26900/hsq.2674

Keywords:

Artificial intelligence, journal editing, scholarly publications, editorial efficiency, manuscript processing, academic journals

Abstract

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps with instantaneous checking of plagiarism, duplication publication, rapid proofreading, and formatting of journals. This comprehensive review delves into the transformative impact of AI technologies on the editorial processes and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. To explore the effectiveness of AI tools in enhancing the quality, efficiency, and reach of academic journals, and to identify the potential challenges and opportunities that arise from their adoption. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data analysis by reviewing the journal metrics pre- and post-AI integration, with qualitative interviews from editors, authors, and reviewers. The findings indicate a significant improvement in manuscript processing times, a reduction in grammatical errors, and an increase in the global accessibility of scholarly articles. The study recommends cautious implementation of AI in journal editing, with ongoing training for editors to adapt to AI systems. It concludes that AI holds great promise for the future of scholarly publishing, provided ethical considerations and quality control are rigorously maintained.

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Author Biographies

Md. Kaoser Bin Siddique, Grand Health Sector / Bangladesh

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Salome A. Rahim, Grand Health Sector / Bangladesh

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Md Matiur Rahman, Grand Health Sector / Bangladesh

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