ABSTRACT
Although artificial intelligence (AI) is a relatively new technology, it claims to change and transform our business practices. This novel technology, which offers tools that are easy-to-use, fast, and tailor-made outputs in terms of efficiency and productivity, is also becoming more prevalent in higher education. Nonetheless, some ethical issues need to be addressed regarding the use of these technologies for both education and research purposes. This study, designed as a systematic literature review, aims to reveal the ethical concerns regarding such technologies used in scientific publishing activities. Five distinct themes have emerged echoing ethical concerns regarding AI use in scientific publications: Artificially guided research, the illusion of velocity, bias, data quality, and ready-made science. The study serves as a wake-up call to researchers to approach such technologies not only from a cost-benefit perspective, but also to examine potential ethical considerations. Among the pioneering studies on AI usage for scientific publication in higher education, this study will add to the body of knowledge.