

AI in Academic Publishing: The Editor’s Perspective
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping academic writing, peer review, and editorial workflows. But how is AI viewed from the editor’s desk?
In this webinar, we explore the role of AI in scholarly publishing from an editorial perspective, examining opportunities, risks, ethical considerations, and emerging best practices.
This session will address:
How editors view AI-assisted manuscripts
The impact of AI on peer review and editorial decision-making
Ethical considerations and research integrity concerns
Transparency, disclosure, and responsible AI use
Evolving journal policies and expectations for authors
Designed for researchers, authors, reviewers, and academic professionals, this session provides clarity on what journals expect in the age of AI — and how to navigate publishing responsibly and strategically.
Whether you are preparing a manuscript, serving as a reviewer, or shaping editorial policies, this discussion offers valuable insights into the future of academic publishing.
Gain a deeper understanding of AI in scholarly publishing, directly from the editor’s perspective.
About the Speaker
Professor Roger Watson PhD RN FRCP Edin FRCN FAAN is Professor of Nursing at St Francis University, Hong Kong, and Distinguished Professor at Southwest Medical University, China. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Nurse Education in Practice.
In 2017, he was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. He received a Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Maribor, Slovenia in 2020 and was awarded the 2022 Margaret Comerford Freda Award for Leadership in Editorial Leadership in Nursing Publication by the International Academy of Nursing Editors.