Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage

Ethical Guidelines for Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academic Writing

Using Artificial Intelligence in Article Composition
Authors are required to be transparent about any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools during the manuscript preparation process. All AI tools employed must be clearly acknowledged, including details specifying the stage(s) and purpose(s) for which they were used (e.g., enhancing language clarity, improving grammar, or formatting references).

ASEAN Journal of Education (AJE) strictly prohibits the use of AI or AI-assisted tools for data analysis, paraphrasing, or text generation. Furthermore, AI tools and their developers cannot be credited as authors, as authorship entails responsibilities and contributions that only humans can fulfill.

Authors bear full responsibility for ensuring that all content within the manuscript adheres to the journal’s guidelines and complies with ethical publishing standards. This includes carefully reviewing any text modified with the assistance of AI, as such tools may introduce inaccuracies, biased or fabricated information, overly authoritative language, or unintended instances of plagiarism.

Using Artificial Intelligence in Image and Figure Alterations and Generation
ASEAN Journal of Education (AJE) prohibits the use of AI or AI-assisted tools to modify any manuscript images or figures that are not originally created by the author. This includes AI-based image enhancement, image alteration, or any process in which AI modifies an existing image or figure.

AI-generated images or figures are allowed only when they are part of the research design or methodology. Any AI-generated image or figure must be clearly disclosed and reproducible. Authors must indicate the use of AI by adding a parenthetical note after the figure title. For example:

"Figure 1 [Image Name] (Generated by [AI Tool])"

Approval for the use of AI-generated images or figures is at the discretion of the editorial team and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.