Case Study and Case Report 2024; 14(4): 30 - 33.

Joob B, Joob S.. Editorial Oversight, AI Misconceptions, and Unfounded Retraction Threats: A Case Study of an International Journal (Ga- San--). Case Study and Case Report 2024; 14(4): 30 - 33. ABSTRACT This case study examines a recent incident involving Ga- San-- journal, where the editorial board issued a letter to an author raising concerns about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in two published letters to the editor, despite the fact that these articles were published in 2018 and 2020—years before AI tools like ChatGPT were available. The letter implied potential misconduct based on the authors' prolific publication record and the possibility of AI-generated content. This action, without substantiated evidence, highlights issues of editorial competence, bias, and unethical behavior in academic publishing. The study discusses the implications for the journal’s reputation, the risks to authors, and provides recommendations for improving editorial standards and practices. Keywords: Editorial Ethics, Retraction Threats, Artificial Intelligence, Academic Publishing, Editorial Oversight