2025 年 21 巻 1 号 p. 144-148
Background: As generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into academic writing and research, journals across disciplines are developing editorial guidelines to regulate its use. However, the extent and nature of such guidelines vary, and little is known about their status in the field of occupational therapy.
Objective: This study aimed to examine and compare the generative AI-related submission guidelines of occupational therapy journals in Japan and internationally, and to identify differences in policy presence, content, and underlying editorial approaches.
Methods: Submission guidelines were reviewed from occupational therapy journals published by national associations in Japan and selected international counterparts, based on the availability of publicly accessible editorial policies. The presence of AI-related statements, their content, and policy details were analyzed.
Results: None of the 23 Japanese journals analyzed had explicit AI-related guidelines, whereas several international journals, including the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) and those published by SAGE, had developed clear policies. These included rules on authorship, disclosure, ethical risks, and enforcement mechanisms.
Conclusions: The absence of AI policies in Japanese journals may reflect institutional, cultural, and operational factors. Developing explicit, context-sensitive AI editorial policies may help Japanese journals align with international practices and promote research integrity.
