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Focus and Scope

Aim and Objectives

Syari'ah Economics (p-ISSN: 2615-7160; e-ISSN: 2807-8942) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Darussalam (UID) Ciamis, West Java, Indonesia.

The journal aims to serve as a leading international platform for academics, economists, researchers, and financial practitioners to publish and disseminate cutting-edge empirical research and transformative conceptual ideas in the fields of Islamic Economics, Banking, and Finance. It is dedicated to advancing the theoretical, methodological, and practical frontiers of Islamic commercial and financial ecosystems in response to contemporary socioeconomic challenges.

Focus

Syari'ah Economics focuses on both empirical investigations (fieldwork and quantitative/qualitative analysis) and rigorous conceptual-normative studies. The journal emphasizes the integration of Sharia principles with contemporary economic theory, sustainable development goals (SDGs), modern financial technologies (FinTech), and ethical business practices.

Scope and Thematic Areas

The journal invites original research articles, comparative studies, and comprehensive review manuscripts covering, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:

  • Islamic Economics and Economic Thought: Micro- and macroeconomic theories of Islam, history of Islamic economic thought, behavioral economics, and economic justice.

  • Islamic Public Finance and Social Finance: Islamic philanthropy (Zakat, Infaq, Sadaqah, Waqf / ZISWAF), cash and productive waqf, social enterprise models, poverty alleviation, and public welfare policies.

  • Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions: Risk management, corporate governance, Sharia compliance mechanisms, liquidity management, efficiency, and performance of Islamic commercial and rural banks (BPRS).

  • Islamic Capital Markets and Non-Bank Financial Institutions: Sukuk (Islamic bonds), Islamic mutual funds, Sharia equity markets, Takaful (Islamic insurance), and Islamic venture capital.

  • Islamic Microfinance and Financial Inclusion: Islamic microfinance institutions (BMT / cooperatives), financial literacy, MSME (UMKM) empowerment, and inclusive finance models.

  • Islamic Accounting, Auditing, and Governance: AAOIFI/IFAS accounting standards, Sharia auditing, corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure, and integrated reporting.

  • Islamic Business Ethics and Management: Halal industry supply chain, Islamic marketing, Islamic human resource management (IHRM), and Islamic organizational behavior.

  • FinTech and Digital Transformation in Islamic Finance: Blockchain, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, crowdfunding, artificial intelligence in Sharia banking, and digital currency from an Islamic perspective.

Editorial Standards & Publication Policies

  • Methodological Rigor: Submissions must demonstrate sound theoretical foundations, transparent methodologies (econometric modeling, quantitative surveys, rigorous qualitative designs, or mixed-methods), and meaningful data interpretation.

  • Scholarly Contribution: Manuscripts must present a clear research gap, critical engagement with contemporary international literature, and concrete policy or managerial implications.

  • Peer Review: All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial evaluation followed by a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure methodological integrity, academic originality, and adherence to international publication ethics.