Focus & Scope

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB) publishes high-quality theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge in Islamic economics, finance, and business within contemporary and global economic contexts.

The journal provides a scholarly platform for examining how Islamic economic principles, institutions, markets, and business practices interact with emerging economic transformations, including digitalization, sustainability, technological change, globalization, and inclusive development.

JIEB welcomes research from diverse geographical and institutional contexts and particularly encourages comparative, cross-country, and interdisciplinary studies that offer strong theoretical or empirical contributions and meaningful implications for policy, industry, and society.

Research Focus Areas

The journal focuses on four interconnected research domains:

1. Islamic Economics, Finance, and Social Finance

Islamic economic thought and institutions; Islamic banking and financial markets; behavioral and sustainable finance; financial technology (fintech); financial inclusion; zakat, waqf, and Islamic philanthropy; maqasid-oriented development; and socioeconomic welfare.

2. Business, Management, and Entrepreneurship

Strategic management; organizational and human resource management; marketing and consumer behavior; entrepreneurship and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs); innovation; business resilience; and organizational transformation, particularly within Islamic institutions, Muslim markets, and emerging economies.

3. Halal Economy and Global Markets

Halal industries and ecosystems; halal supply chains and certification; Muslim consumer markets; tourism; food, fashion, and creative industries; international business; trade; and the integration of halal industries into global markets.

4. Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Emerging Economic Issues

Digital economy and platforms; artificial intelligence and technological transformation; sustainable and green economy; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and sustainable finance; circular economy; responsible consumption; environmental governance; and emerging socioeconomic challenges relevant to Islamic economics and business.

Editorial Priorities

JIEB prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate methodological rigor, clear theoretical or empirical novelty, international or contextual relevance, and substantive contributions beyond descriptive analysis or replication of established models. Submissions should establish a clear connection to the journal’s focus areas and explain the significance of their findings for scholarship, policy, industry, or society.