Dear Authors and Readers,

We are pleased to inform you that Jurnal Ekonomi & Keuangan Islam (JEKI) has implemented a new policy on the use of Generative AI and AI-based technologies. This policy aims to responsibly integrate technological advancements while upholding academic standards and ethical practices.

The objectives of this policy are as follows:

• Ensure the originality and integrity of scholarly works by preventing plagiarism and maintaining ethical standards.
• Promote transparency for the use of AI technologies, thus requiring the authors to clearly disclose their usage.
• Support the ethical utilization of AI which complements human creativity and critical thinking.
• Enhance efficiency and accuracy for academic writing, editing, and data analysis.
• Protect authorship rights and collaboration contributions to ensure the fair recognition of all parties involved.
• Prevent over-reliance on AI by encouraging authors to prioritize human intellect and creativity.
• Ensure compliance with academic policies to maintain the quality and credibility of published works.

The authors are encouraged to use AI tools responsibly as supportive aids in the research and publication processes. The disclosure of AI usage is mandatory to foster transparency and maintain trust in the academic community.

We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy, which aligns with our commitment to advancing Islamic social finance and entrepreneurship research both responsibly and ethically.

Thank you for your continued support with JEKI.

Best regards,

Editorial Team