Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Islamic Finance and Economic Studies

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025) of the Journal of Islamic Finance and Economic Studies (JIFES) presents scholarly contributions from Indonesian researchers focusing on applied issues in Islamic economics within national and regional contexts in Indonesia . This issue highlights empirical analyses on micro-entrepreneurial income in urban tourism areas, food security dynamics in Indonesia, foreign direct investment determinants in ASEAN, consumer behavior toward paylater services among Islamic economics students, and the role of emotional intelligence in accounting education. Collectively, the articles emphasize the relevance of Islamic economic perspectives in addressing development challenges, financial behavior, and human capital formation, while demonstrating the journal’s commitment to advancing evidence-based research that bridges Islamic economic theory with contemporary socio-economic realities.