Author Guidelines

Information for Authors

Authors are invited to submit original and high-quality manuscripts that align with the aims and scope of the Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB). Submissions should demonstrate scholarly significance, methodological rigor, and relevance to contemporary issues in Islamic economics, Islamic finance, business, and related fields.

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should carefully read these guidelines, consult the official manuscript template, and review the journal's publication ethics and related policies.

01. General Requirements

Manuscripts submitted to JIEB must:

  • Be original and not previously published in substantially the same form.
  • Not be under consideration by another journal at the same time.
  • Be written in clear, academically appropriate English.
  • Fit the aims and scope of JIEB and make a clear scholarly contribution.
  • Follow the official JIEB manuscript template and citation requirements.
  • Properly acknowledge sources and comply with research and publication ethics.
  • Include accurate author information and required declarations.
  • Be submitted through the journal's online submission system.

02. Manuscript Types

JIEB considers submissions in the categories identified on its Manuscript Types page, including original research articles, review articles, conceptual or theoretical articles, case studies or applied research, and policy or practice analysis.

Authors should select the appropriate submission category and ensure that their manuscript meets the relevant scholarly and structural requirements. For details, consult the Manuscript Types page.

03. Manuscript Structure

The structure may vary according to the type of manuscript and research design. An original research article will generally include the following elements:

Title and Author Information

The title should be concise, informative, and representative of the study. Author names, affiliations, and corresponding author details must be complete and accurate in the submission metadata and designated files.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should summarize the research purpose, methodology, principal findings, and contribution or implications. Authors must follow the language requirements, word limits, and keyword requirements specified in the current JIEB manuscript template. Keywords should accurately represent the main topics of the article.

Introduction

The introduction should establish the research context, identify the problem and research gap, explain the significance or novelty of the study, and state its objectives or research questions.

Literature Review and Theoretical Framework

This section should critically engage with relevant literature and establish the theoretical or conceptual foundation of the study. Hypotheses or propositions should be developed where appropriate.

Methodology

The methodology should explain the research design, data sources, sampling procedures, research instruments, variable measurement, analytical techniques, and other relevant procedures in sufficient detail to support critical assessment and, where applicable, replication.

Results and Discussion

Present findings clearly and systematically. Interpret the results in relation to the research questions, relevant theories, previous studies, and the study's contribution. Avoid simply repeating results without analytical discussion.

Conclusion

Summarize the main findings and their implications. Research limitations and recommendations for future research should be included where relevant and supported by the study.

References

Provide complete and accurate references for all sources cited in the manuscript. Authors should prioritize relevant, credible scholarly literature and primary sources appropriate to the research topic.

04. Manuscript Formatting

Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official JIEB Manuscript Template. Formatting requirements, including font, spacing, margins, heading levels, manuscript length, and the presentation of tables and figures, should follow the current template.

Tables and figures must be numbered consistently, provided with descriptive titles or captions, and referred to in the text. Images and other visual materials must be sufficiently clear and appropriately sourced.

Authors should maintain consistency in terminology, abbreviations, mathematical notation, units of measurement, and formatting throughout the manuscript. Do not include a word-count or page limit unless it is specified in the current official guidelines or template.

05. References and Citation

JIEB uses APA Style for in-text citations and references. Authors should follow the edition and examples indicated in the official manuscript template.

Every source cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and every reference-list entry must be cited in the manuscript. Authors are responsible for verifying author names, publication years, titles, journal names, page ranges, and DOI information where available.

Reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote may be used to improve consistency. The use of reference management software does not remove the author's responsibility to check the accuracy of citations and references.

06. Research Quality and Originality

JIEB prioritizes manuscripts that make a clear theoretical, empirical, methodological, or policy contribution. Manuscripts that are predominantly descriptive, lack adequate methodological justification, or reproduce established models without a meaningful contribution may be declined at the initial editorial assessment stage.

07. Authorship and Contributor Roles

All listed authors must have made a meaningful scholarly contribution to the work, approve the submitted version, and accept accountability for their contributions. Individuals who do not meet the journal's authorship criteria should not be listed as authors, but may be acknowledged where appropriate and with their permission.

Authors must disclose contributor roles and obtain the agreement of all co-authors regarding the author list and order before submission. Changes to authorship after submission require an explanation and written agreement from all affected authors, subject to editorial approval. Please consult the Authorship & Contributorship Policy.

08. Research Ethics and Publication Integrity

Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their submissions. Manuscripts must comply with JIEB's policies on publication ethics, plagiarism, research misconduct, conflicts of interest, and corrections or retractions.

For research involving human participants, personal data, or animals, authors must obtain appropriate ethical approval where required and explain relevant ethical safeguards in the manuscript. Informed consent must be obtained where applicable. Authors must not claim ethical approval or consent that was not obtained.

Authors must disclose funding sources and relevant conflicts of interest. Any concerns about overlapping publications, plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, or other forms of misconduct may be handled under the journal's applicable publication ethics policies.

09. Generative AI and AI-Assisted Tools

Authors must follow JIEB's Generative AI Policy when using generative artificial intelligence or AI-assisted tools in preparing a manuscript.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and proper attribution of all submitted content, including material produced or assisted by AI tools. Any disclosure required by the journal must be made accurately. AI tools must not be listed as authors.

10. Declarations and Supporting Documents

Authors must complete and submit the declarations or supporting documents required by the journal. These may include statements concerning originality, co-author approval, funding, conflicts of interest, research ethics, and the use of AI, as applicable.

Please consult the Declaration Form page and follow the instructions provided there. Authors should ensure that the information in the form is consistent with the manuscript and submission metadata.

11. Language Quality and Proofreading

Manuscripts must be written in clear and academically appropriate English. Authors should carefully check grammar, spelling, terminology, and readability before submission.

Any proofreading requirements or supporting evidence must follow the journal's current Professional Proofreading policy. Language editing does not guarantee acceptance and must not alter the meaning, data, or scholarly conclusions of the work.

12. Submission and Peer Review

All manuscripts must be submitted through the JIEB online submission system. Authors should complete the required metadata accurately, upload the correct manuscript file and supporting documents, and ensure that the submission complies with the journal's requirements.

Each submission undergoes an initial editorial assessment for scope, originality, scholarly quality, ethical compliance, and conformity with the journal's requirements. Manuscripts that pass this stage may proceed to the journal's double-blind peer-review process, in which author and reviewer identities are concealed from each other to the extent supported by the review workflow.

Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication. Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's scholarly merit, the review process, and the journal's editorial policies. Authors should consult the journal's Peer Review Policy for further details.

13. Publication Fees

Authors should consult the official Publication Fees page for the current fee schedule, applicable payment conditions, and any available waiver arrangements. Authors should rely on the information published by the journal rather than unofficial payment requests.

14. Final Checklist Before Submission

Before submitting, authors should confirm that:

  • The manuscript fits the aims and scope of JIEB.
  • The work is original and is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere.
  • The manuscript follows the current JIEB template and citation style.
  • The title, abstract, keywords, tables, figures, and references have been checked.
  • All listed authors have approved the manuscript and author information.
  • Required ethical approvals, consent statements, funding disclosures, and conflict-of-interest statements are included where applicable.
  • Required declaration forms and supporting files have been completed and uploaded.
  • Any required AI-use disclosure has been made in accordance with journal policy.
  • The manuscript file and any files intended for anonymized peer review do not contain identifying information where such anonymization is required.

For questions about submission requirements, authors may contact the JIEB editorial office at jieb@uinsgd.ac.id.