About the Journal

Journal Title

Al-Iqtishad: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah

 Publisher

Al-Iqtishad: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Program Studi Ekonomi Syariah, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Universitas Al-Qur'an Ittifaqiah (UQI) Indralaya, Indonesia.

 Aims and Scope

Al-Iqtishad: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah aims to promote and disseminate high-quality scholarly research in the field of Islamic economics, finance, and related disciplines. The journal serves as an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to contribute to the development of Islamic economic thought and practice at national, regional, and international levels.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, case studies, and empirical studies covering, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • Islamic Economics
  • Islamic Finance
  • Islamic Banking
  • Islamic Insurance (Takaful)
  • Islamic Capital Markets
  • Zakat, Infaq, Sadaqah, and Waqf
  • Islamic Social Finance
  • Halal Industry and Halal Supply Chain Management
  • Islamic Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics
  • Islamic Microfinance
  • Sharia Governance and Compliance
  • Sustainable Development from an Islamic Economic Perspective
  • Digital Transformation in Islamic Finance
  • Financial Technology (FinTech) and Islamic Economics
  • Public Policy and Economic Development in Muslim Societies
  • Contemporary Issues in Islamic Economics and Finance

The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches and welcomes contributions from scholars and professionals worldwide.

Peer Review Process

Al-Iqtishad applies a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that the identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

 Initial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial evaluation by the Editorial Team to assess:

  • Relevance to the journal's aims and scope;
  • Originality and novelty;
  • Scientific contribution;
  • Compliance with author guidelines;
  • Language quality and academic writing standards.

Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected without external review.

 Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin Similarity Check before entering the peer-review process.

The journal requires a maximum Similarity Index (SI) of 20%, excluding references, quotations, and bibliography. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold will be returned to authors for revision or rejected at the discretion of the editors.

 Review Process

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality
  • Methodological rigor
  • Theoretical contribution
  • Data quality and analysis
  • Clarity of presentation
  • Relevance to Islamic economics and finance

Reviewers are typically given 21 days to complete their evaluations and provide one of the following recommendations:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revisions
  • Major Revisions
  • Reject

In cases of conflicting recommendations, the Managing Editor may appoint an additional reviewer or make an editorial decision based on the available reports.

Revision Process

Authors receiving revision requests are expected to submit revised manuscripts within:

  • Minor Revision: 2–3 months
  • Major Revision: 3–6 months

Revised manuscripts may undergo further review before a final decision is made.

 Final Decision

The final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection rests with the Managing Editor and Editorial Board.

 Publication Frequency

Al-Iqtishad: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah is published biannually, with two regular issues each year:

  • June
  • December

The journal may also publish special issues focusing on emerging themes and selected conference papers related to Islamic economics and finance.

 Open Access Policy

Al-Iqtishad: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah is committed to providing immediate open access to its content based on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

The journal operates under a Diamond Open Access Model, meaning that neither readers nor authors are charged any fees.

Readers may:

  • Read
  • Download
  • Copy
  • Distribute
  • Print
  • Search
  • Link to full-text articles

without prior permission from the publisher or authors.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

 Copyright Notice

Authors retain the copyright of their published work.

By submitting and publishing in Al-Iqtishad, authors grant the journal the right of first publication. Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

 Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Al-Iqtishad adheres to the ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—to uphold the highest standards of publication ethics.

 Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

  • Submit original work;
  • Properly cite all sources;
  • Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification;
  • Disclose conflicts of interest;
  • Ensure that all listed authors have significantly contributed to the manuscript.

 Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Maintain confidentiality;
  • Provide objective and constructive feedback;
  • Identify relevant published work not cited by authors;
  • Declare any conflicts of interest.

 Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must:

  • Evaluate manuscripts fairly and objectively;
  • Maintain confidentiality;
  • Avoid conflicts of interest;
  • Make publication decisions based solely on academic merit.

 Article Processing Charges (APC)

Al-Iqtishad does not charge any fees for:

  • Article submission;
  • Peer review;
  • Editorial processing;
  • Publication;
  • Article access.

The journal is fully funded by the Sharia Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Universitas Al-Qur'an Ittifaqiah (UQI) Indralaya.

 Archiving Policy

To ensure long-term preservation and accessibility of published content, Al-Iqtishad utilizes multiple archiving systems and institutional repositories.

Published articles remain permanently accessible through:

  • Open Journal Systems (OJS)
  • Institutional Repository of Universitas Al-Qur'an Ittifaqiah
  • National indexing databases
  • Other digital preservation services adopted by the journal

 Licensing Policy

All articles published in Al-Iqtishad are licensed under:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

This license permits unrestricted use, sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source.

For details, visit:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Disclaimer

The opinions and statements expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, or Universitas Al-Qur'an Ittifaqiah (UQI) Indralaya.

The publisher and editors are not responsible for any consequences arising from the use of information contained in published articles.

 Contact Information

Al-Iqtishad: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah

Program Studi Ekonomi Syariah

Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business

Universitas Al-Qur'an Ittifaqiah (UQI) Indralaya

South Sumatra, Indonesia

WhatsAPP: +6282281538984

Email: zainuddin@uqi.ac.id

Website: https://e-journal.uqi.ac.id/index.php/aliqtishad/about