Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 11, No 1 (2026)

Human and Machine Collaboration in Translation: A Systematic Review of Emerging Practices

Andani, Alda Dea (Unknown)
Sinaga, Jesika Bungaria (Unknown)
Putri, Silvia Ramanda (Unknown)
Andriani, Refika (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Feb 2026

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed translation from something primarily done by humans to something done by humans and computers working together to create meaning. This study aims to deeply analyze research on AI-Assisted Translation (AIAT) published from 2020 to 2025 to understand the linguistic, collaborative, and ethical dynamics influencing this profession. Using the PRISMA framework and the CASP checklist, twenty empirical studies were analyzed from the Crossref, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. The findings revealed three dominant themes: improved linguistic performance thru neural systems and large language models; the emergence of human-AI collaboration reshaping translators' cognitive and professional roles; and ethical concerns regarding bias, transparency, and cultural accountability. These findings indicate that AIAT should not only be understood as a technological innovation, but also as a sociolinguistic phenomenon that requires critical human involvement. This study concludes that effective translation in the digital age relies on the synergy between technological accuracy and human interpretive intelligence

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of English Language and Education (pISSN: 2597-6850 and eISSN: 2502-4132) is a journal that focuses on researching or documenting issues in education, language education, applied linguistics, English education, English language teaching, English Literature, language assessment and ...