Impact,challenges,and coping strategies of generative artificial intelligence in reshaping scientific journal industry
[Purposes]This study aims to explore the impact and challenges brought by generative artificial intelligence(AI)on the scientific journal industry,analyze the demands and risks of different stakeholders,and propose strategies for the industry to address the challenges of generative AI.[Methods]Based on a literature review,we analyzed the latest progress in the application of generative AI in the scientific journal industry and constructed a two-dimensional analysis framework of"demand-risk"to classify and evaluate different application scenarios.Additionally,stakeholder analysis was conducted to deconstruct the multi-dimensional impact of generative AI on authors,editors,reviewers,readers,and other entities.Drawing on domestic and international experiences,we put forward systematic suggestions to promote the intelligent transformation of the scientific journal industry from several aspects:forward-looking policies,technological innovation,service upgrades,talent cultivation,and ethical governance.[Findings]At present,generative AI has been widely applied in various aspects of the scientific journal industry,including topic selection,academic writing,peer review,editing,and dissemination,greatly promoting the industry to be more intelligent.However,it has also brought problems such as content homogenization and academic misconduct.As for stakeholders,different stakeholders have different demands for generative AI.While they share common needs such as efficiency improvement and cost savings,they also face risks from copyright infringement,job replacement,and ethical misconduct.[Conclusions]As generative AI is reshaping the scientific journal industry,it is imperative to implement overall planning and multiple measures.While accelerating the innovative application of key technologies,the industry should pay attention to talent cultivation and ethical regulations to promote human-machine collaboration,building a new ecosystem of integrated development that is open,shared,and mutually beneficial,thereby promoting the innovative development of the industry.