Focus and Scope

The Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JEKoBi) welcomes original and high-quality scholarly contributions addressing theoretical, empirical, and practical issues in Islamic economics and business. Its scope encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Islamic Economics and Social Finance
  • Islamic economic theory, thought, and systems
  • Islamic economic development and inclusive growth
  • Maqasid al-Shariah and economic welfare
  • Zakat management, distribution, and productive zakat
  • Waqf management, productive waqf, and cash waqf
  • Infaq, sadaqah, and Islamic philanthropy
  • Islamic social finance and poverty alleviation
  • Islamic cooperatives and community economic empowerment
  • Islamic microfinance and financial inclusion
  • Islamic fiscal policy and public finance
  • Income distribution, economic justice, and social welfare
  • Islamic economics and sustainable development
  1. Islamic Business, Management, and Halal Industry
  • Islamic business management and organisational behaviour
  • Islamic business ethics, values, and corporate responsibility
  • Islamic entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial behaviour
  • Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
  • Islamic marketing and Muslim consumer behaviour
  • Islamic branding, halal consumption, and consumer loyalty
  • Relationship marketing and stakeholder relationships
  • Halal supply chain management and logistics
  • Halal food, fashion, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries
  • Halal tourism, hospitality, and Muslim-friendly services
  • Halal certification, assurance, and traceability
  • Islamic human resource management and leadership
  • Islamic environmental management and sustainable business
  • Digital transformation and innovation in Islamic business
  • Financial technology and digital business models
  • Islamic business strategy, governance, and organisational performance
  1. Islamic Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets
  • Islamic banking operations, products, and performance
  • Sharia-compliant financial contracts and instruments
  • Islamic financial institutions and financial intermediation
  • Islamic corporate finance and investment decisions
  • Islamic capital markets and Sharia-compliant securities
  • Sukuk, Islamic investment funds, and portfolio management
  • Takaful and Islamic risk-sharing mechanisms
  • Sharia governance, compliance, and supervision
  • Islamic financial regulation and institutional governance
  • Islamic financial technology (Islamic fintech)
  • Digital Islamic banking and financial innovation
  • Islamic financial literacy and consumer financial behaviour
  • Islamic financial inclusion and microfinance
  • Islamic financial stability, efficiency, and risk management
  • Islamic indices and Sharia-compliant investment performance
  • Green sukuk, sustainable Islamic finance, and ethical investment
  1. Islamic Business Law, Governance, and Ethics
  • Islamic commercial jurisprudence (fiqh al-muamalat)
  • Sharia principles in contemporary business transactions
  • Islamic contract law and commercial agreements
  • Sharia governance in financial and business institutions
  • Islamic corporate governance and accountability
  • Ethical decision-making and responsible business practices
  • Consumer protection and rights in Islamic markets
  • Legal and regulatory frameworks for the halal industry
  • Islamic business ethics and institutional integrity
  • Contemporary legal issues in Islamic economics and finance
  1. Contemporary and Interdisciplinary Issues in Islamic Economics and Business
  • Behavioural economics from Islamic perspectives
  • Islamic economics and digital transformation
  • Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in Islamic finance and business
  • Islamic economics and global economic challenges
  • Comparative studies of Islamic and conventional economic systems
  • Islamic economics, environmental sustainability, and climate finance
  • Islamic business innovation and emerging market opportunities
  • Islamic economics and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Cross-country studies of Islamic economic and financial institutions
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary Islamic economic and business problems
  1. Religious Studies
  • Religion, economics, and business
  • Religion and economic behaviour
  • Religious values, beliefs, and ethical decision-making
  • Religiosity and consumer behaviour
  • Spirituality and economic life
  • Religion, business ethics, and corporate responsibility
  • Religion, entrepreneurship, and management
  • Religious perspectives on wealth, poverty, and social justice
  • Religion, philanthropy, and charitable giving
  • Religious institutions and socioeconomic development
  • Religion, sustainability, and environmental responsibility
  • Religion and social welfare
  • Contemporary religious issues in economic and business contexts