Artificial Intelligence in Editorial Work: Opportunities and Limitations in Scholarly Publishing
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This article examines the use of artificial intelligence in editorial work within scholarly journals and its effects on efficiency, transparency, and ethics in the publishing process. The study is based on an analysis of editorial practices from four European open access journals and interviews with 15 editors. The findings show that AI can assist with technical and routine tasks such as plagiarism detection and metadata enhancement, but its application in editorial decision-making raises concerns about accountability and transparency. The article proposes principles for responsibly integrating AI into editorial workflows—supporting, but not replacing, human judgment. Finally, it discusses AI’s role in the future of publishing ecosystems and its implications for the autonomy of science.
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December 18, 2025
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Rautapelto-Kiviniemi, J. (2025). Artificial Intelligence in Editorial Work: Opportunities and Limitations in Scholarly Publishing. OJS Sandbox 3.4, 2(1). https://ojstest.tsv.fi/34/tietsano/article/view/174468
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