focus and scope

Focus

The Journal of Islamic Finance and Economic Studies (JIFES) focuses on exploring the intersection between Islamic finance, socioeconomic transformation, and sustainable development. The journal emphasizes innovative approaches that integrate maqasid al-shariah, digitalization, and ethical economic behavior in addressing contemporary challenges faced by Muslim and developing societies.

Unlike traditional Islamic finance journals that center on banking or monetary issues, JIFES positions itself as a bridge between value-based financial systems and inclusive, technology-driven economic practices.

Scope

JIFES welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, policy analyses, and case studies related to — but not limited to — the following areas:

  1. Sustainable Islamic Finance and Green Economy
    Research on Islamic green finance, ethical investment, circular economy models, and sustainable financial innovation guided by maqasid al-shariah principles.

  2. Digital Transformation in Islamic Economics
    Studies on Islamic fintech, blockchain-based zakat and waqf management, halal digital payment systems, and artificial intelligence ethics in Islamic financial institutions.

  3. Socioeconomic Inclusion and Poverty Alleviation
    Analyses of microfinance, Islamic social finance integration (zakat, waqf, sadaqah), and digital inclusion programs to empower low-income communities.

  4. Islamic Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
    Empirical and conceptual studies on Islamic startups, halal business models, social enterprises, and entrepreneurial ecosystems rooted in Islamic ethical values.

  5. Behavioral and Experimental Islamic Economics
    Research exploring the behavioral dynamics of Muslim consumers and investors, moral decision-making, and social trust within Islamic economic frameworks.

  6. Islamic Economic Policy, Governance, and Public Institutions
    Policy-oriented studies on governance, fiscal systems, public sector accountability, and national strategies aligned with Islamic economic values.

  7. Contemporary Issues and Cross-Disciplinary Approaches
    Comparative or transdisciplinary studies linking Islamic economics with sustainability, digital society, environmental management, or development policy.