Journal profile
International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics
ISSN 2599-3216 · eISSN 2615-420X · Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business of Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Pekalongan · Indonesia
International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 17 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics is published by Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business of Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Pekalongan. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Islamic Finance and Banking Studies, Halal products and consumer behavior and Microfinance and Financial Inclusion, together about 49% of its articles. Its main subfields are Accounting. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Focus: Islamic Economics and Small and Micro Enterprises Scope: The scope of this journal encompasses the integration of Islamic Economics especially on Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) and local economies. It focuses on: Analyzing the influence of Islamic values on consumer perceptions, preferences, and behaviors. Application of Islamic economic principles for the growth of MSMEs and local economies. Evaluation of the contribution of Islamic financial institutions such as Sharia banks, waqf, and other Islamic financial practices in supporting MSMEs. Investigation into communication, branding, and distribution strategies grounded in Islamic principles. Comprehensive literature reviews and empirical studies including case studies on consumer preferences and Islamic economic practices in sectors like halal food, halal tourism, Muslim fashion, and halal beauty products. Analysis of policies and regulations that facilitate the implementation of Islamic economic principles in local economic growth. Methodological approaches such as surveys, interviews, observations, field studies, and quantitative data analysis to assess the impact of these strategies on customer loyalty, business success, and economic prosperity. Openness to exploring additional themes related to Islamic economics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Kuat Ismanto.Publisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 14, Malaysia 5, United Kingdom 2, Pakistan 2, United States 1 (27 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Islamic Finance and Banking StudiesBusiness, Management and Accounting30.7%
- Halal products and consumer behaviorSocial Sciences12%
- Microfinance and Financial InclusionEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.3%
- Islamic Finance and CommunicationSocial Sciences6.3%
- Banking stability, regulation, efficiencyEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.7%
- SMEs Development and Digital MarketingSocial Sciences3.7%
- Banking Sector Performance and ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting3.7%
- Financial Literacy and BehaviorBusiness, Management and Accounting3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Dimensions, GARUDA, SINTA, Google Scholar, EditagePublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.46OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 151 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | 33 |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 60 |
| 2024 | 24 | 24 | 105 |
| 2023 | 13 | 13 | 94 |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 | 78 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 31 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest
- Conflicts of interest A Stakeholder Analysis of Visibility Versus Accountability in the Ethical Identity Disclosures of African Islamic Banks
Wajeeha Tayob, Riyad Moosa 123-136 pdf https://doi.org/10.28918/c39cmb03
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business of Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Pekalongan
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2599-3216
- Electronic ISSN
- 2615-420X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: APA; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics based?
Of the 27 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (14), Malaysia (5) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Business and Islamic Economics is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .