New Editorial Policies: Research Ethics and Generative AI, and Updated Manuscript Template

05-11-2026

Dear authors, reviewers, and readers,

To strengthen responsible and transparent research practices, Multazam: Jurnal Manajemen Haji dan Umrah has adopted two new editorial policies and an updated manuscript template, effective for all submissions received from [1 November 2026].

1. Research Ethics and Ethical Approval Policy

Research involving human participants, such as surveys, interviews, or observations, or involving personal or sensitive data, should obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee where required. Authors should report the ethics approval and informed consent in the manuscript or during submission. Literature reviews, conceptual studies, and document analyses may not require formal approval but must still comply with ethical standards.

Read the full policy: Research Ethics and Ethical Approval Policy

2. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

  • Authors may use generative AI tools only for supporting purposes, such as language editing, translation, or organizing their own content. AI must not replace the authors' own analysis, interpretation, or conclusions.
  • Every manuscript must include an AI Use Statement that discloses the AI tool, its version, its purpose, and confirms that the authors verified the output. If no AI was used, the statement should say so.
  • AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.
  • Editors and peer reviewers must not use generative AI to evaluate manuscripts or write review comments, and must not upload unpublished manuscripts to publicly accessible AI systems.

Read the full policy: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

3. Updated Manuscript Template

The manuscript template has been updated. The following sections are now placed between the Conclusion and the References:

  1. Acknowledgement (optional)
  2. Author Contributions (for multi-authored articles)
  3. Funding
  4. Conflict of Interest
  5. Ethical Approval (if applicable; may alternatively be reported in the Research Methods section)
  6. AI Use Statement (mandatory for all manuscripts)

Each section in the template includes brief instructions and example statements. Manuscripts submitted from [date] must use the new template. Manuscripts already under review do not need to be reformatted unless requested by the editor.

Download the new template: Multazam Manuscript Template

For further information, please contact the editorial office at [[email protected]].

Best regards,
Editorial Team
Multazam: Jurnal Manajemen Haji dan Umrah