Focus and Scope

AL-IQTISHAD: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Islamic Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Universitas Al-Qur'an Ittifaqiah (UQI) Indralaya, Indonesia. The journal is published biannually, with two issues released each year in June and December.

AL-IQTISHAD provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, theoretical studies, and scholarly discussions in the field of Islamic economics and related disciplines. The journal aims to advance knowledge, foster academic dialogue, and contribute to the development of Islamic economic thought and practice at national, regional, and global levels.

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, and conceptual papers in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Islamic Economics
  • Islamic Finance
  • Islamic Banking
  • Islamic Insurance (Takaful)
  • Islamic Capital Markets
  • Zakat, Waqf, and Islamic Philanthropy
  • Islamic Accounting and Auditing
  • Islamic Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Halal Industry and Halal Supply Chain Management
  • Islamic Financial Technology (Islamic FinTech)
  • Islamic Economic Development
  • Islamic Economic Law and Policy
  • Sustainable Development from an Islamic Economic Perspective
  • Poverty Alleviation and Social Welfare in Islam
  • Contemporary Issues in Islamic Economics and Finance

Aims

AL-IQTISHAD seeks to publish rigorous, innovative, and impactful research that contributes significantly to the advancement of Islamic economics and finance literature. The journal encourages interdisciplinary studies, comparative analyses, and policy-oriented research that address contemporary economic challenges through Islamic perspectives and approaches.

The journal is committed to promoting scholarly exchange among academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and professionals engaged in Islamic economics and related fields.

Audience and Contributors

AL-IQTISHAD welcomes submissions from:

  • Academics and Researchers
  • Economists and Scholars
  • Graduate Students
  • Policymakers
  • Islamic Finance Practitioners
  • Professionals from Government and Non-Government Institutions
  • Researchers from Universities and Research Centers Worldwide

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of their scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, significance, and relevance to the journal’s scope, regardless of the authors’ nationality, institutional affiliation, or geographical location.

Publication Model

AL-IQTISHAD operates as a peer-reviewed and open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide. The journal is committed to supporting the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge and encouraging the advancement of research in Islamic economics and finance.

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

Commitment to Quality

AL-IQTISHAD upholds high standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing practices, and rigorous peer review in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Through its commitment to excellence, transparency, and accessibility, the journal aspires to become a leading scholarly forum for Islamic economics and finance at both national and international levels.