Charting the Future: AI, Ethics, and Scholarly Publishing in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Abstract:

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in scholarly publishing is reshaping the landscape of academic communication, improving efficiency, accuracy, and inclusivity. This editorial explores the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in scholarly publishing, especially within the humanities and social sciences. As AI tools become increasingly integrated into academic workflows—from data analysis to editorial support—researchers and journals face opportunities and ethical challenges. Using secondary data from indexed journals, policy publications, and institutional guidelines, this paper assesses the emerging trends, differentiates between AI-enabled and AI-created works, and proposes strategic recommendations for journals such as the Horizon Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (JHSSR). Special attention is given to the role of AI in enhancing peer review, academic writing, and research integrity. The editorial concludes with proposed future directions, including thematic issues on AI’s socio-cultural impact and frameworks for responsible AI usage in academia. The article concludes with an invitation to researchers to submit their work to JHSSR, emphasizing its commitment to rigorous peer review and global academic discourse.

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Academic integrity, AI in humanities, AI-enabled criticism, Editorial policy, JHSSR, Scholarly publishing, Open Access, Transparency.

Citation: Nayan Deep S. Kanwal, Ph.D. (Professor Dr.) and Trần Thị Vân Dung, (Dr.) (2025). Charting the Future: AI, Ethics, and Scholarly Publishing in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Horizon J. Hum. Soc. Sci. Res. 7 (S), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.37534/bp.jhssr.2025.v7.nS.id1300.p1-6