Focus and Scope

Ethiconomics: Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance

Ethiconomics publishes scientific articles in the form of research papers, case studies, and conceptual reviews focusing on the development of theory and practice in Islamic banking and finance. The journal prioritizes academic contributions that are relevant to both global and local dynamics of the Islamic banking and finance industry.

Scope of Topics:
1. Management and Operations of Islamic Banking
Covers efficiency strategies, risk management, profitability analysis, and operational models of Islamic banks.

2. Comparison of Financial Systems
Comparative studies between Islamic and conventional banking systems in terms of structure, regulation, and performance.

3. Islamic Financial Contracts and Product Innovation
Analysis of contracts such as murabahah, musyarakah, ijarah, and innovations in contemporary Islamic financial products.

4. Islamic Microfinance and Sharia FinTech
Focuses on sharia-based microfinancing, halal fintech business models, and financial inclusion through digital technology.

5. Management of Zakat, Productive Waqf, and Islamic Microfinance Institutions (IMFI)
Includes governance, distribution effectiveness, and the role of institutions in empowering community economies.

6. Islamic Capital Markets and Halal Investments
Studies on sukuk, Islamic stocks, sharia market indices, and investment strategies based on Islamic principles.

7. Technology in Islamic Finance
Discussion on the application of technologies such as blockchain, smart contracts, and i-FinTech in developing the Islamic financial system.

8. Islamic Economic Ethics and Sustainable Development
Examines the role of Islamic finance in promoting social justice, inclusive economics, and the integration of sharia financial systems into national development.