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On Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Scientific Publishing
La inteligencia artificial y la transformación de la publicación científica
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https://doi.org/10.15446/ing.investig.125615Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, Scientific publishing, Editorial integrity (en)Inteligencia artificial, Publicación científica, Integridad editorial (es)
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This editorial reflects on the incorporation of artificial intelligence into scientific publishing based on the experience of the journal Ingeniería e Investigación. It examines the main tensions arising from the use of AI tools across editorial workflows, including desk review, peer review, language editing, visual production, and metadata and format management. The editorial argues that AI should be understood as a technical support tool under human supervision, aimed at improving efficiency without replacing critical judgment or editorial responsibility. It concludes by emphasizing the need for clear policies, transparency in AI use, and editorial literacy processes to ensure its integration without compromising scientific integrity.
Esta editorial reflexiona sobre la incorporación de la inteligencia artificial en la publicación científica a partir de la experiencia de la revista Ingeniería e Investigación. El texto analiza las principales tensiones que emergen en el uso de estas herramientas dentro del flujo editorial, incluyendo el desk review, la revisión por pares, la corrección de estilo, la producción gráfica y la gestión de formatos y metadatos. Se plantea que la IA debe asumirse como un apoyo técnico bajo supervisión humana, orientado a mejorar la eficiencia sin sustituir el juicio crítico ni la responsabilidad editorial. Finalmente, se propone la necesidad de políticas claras, transparencia en su uso y procesos de alfabetización editorial que permitan integrar la IA sin comprometer la integridad científica.
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