Editor Guidelines

Aims and Scope
International Review of Islamic Economics and Finance (IRIEF) is a peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality academic journal devoted to advancing the understanding, theory, and practice of Islamic economics and finance in the global context. The journal aims to serve as a leading platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange innovative ideas, empirical findings, and analytical perspectives that contribute to the development of Shariah-compliant economic and financial systems.

IRIEF welcomes original research papers, conceptual analyses, and critical reviews addressing both theoretical and applied aspects of Islamic economics and finance. The journal promotes interdisciplinary approaches that integrate economic, social, legal, and ethical dimensions of Islamic thought, fostering dialogue between traditional Islamic principles and contemporary economic challenges.

The journal covers areas including but not limited to:
Scope:
  • Islamic Economics: Microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and applications grounded in Islamic principles.
  • Islamic Banking and Finance: Models, instruments, products, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Islamic Monetary Economics: Monetary policy, financial intermediation, and liquidity management in Shariah-compliant systems.
  • Islamic Social Finance: Zakat, waqf, sadaqah, and other philanthropic mechanisms for social and economic development.
  • Fintech and Digital Innovation: Islamic financial technology, blockchain applications, and digital transformation in Shariah-compliant finance.
  • Islamic Capital Markets: Sukuk, Islamic equity markets, ethical investment, and Islamic green finance.
  • Corporate Governance and Business Ethics: Governance structures, Shariah audit, and ethical conduct within Islamic financial institutions.
  • Public Policy and Sustainable Development: Wealth distribution, financial inclusion, poverty alleviation, and sustainability through Islamic economic frameworks.
  • Historical and Intellectual Perspectives: Evolution of Islamic economic thought and its relevance to modern economic systems.
  • Comparative Studies: Analyses comparing conventional and Islamic economic and financial systems, highlighting theoretical and practical implications.
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Editorial Responsibilities
Editors ensure published content's integrity, quality, and relevance. Their responsibilities include:
  • Managing the peer-review process fairly and efficiently.
  • Ensuring all submissions align with the journal's scope.
  • Upholding ethical standards in research and publication.
  • Maintaining confidentiality in handling submitted manuscripts.
  • Making unbiased editorial decisions based on reviewer recommendations and scientific merit.

Manuscript Review Process

  • Initial Assessment: Editors evaluate submissions for relevance, originality, and adherence to journal guidelines before assigning reviewers.
  • Peer Review: A minimum of two independent reviewers are assigned. Single-blind peer review is the standard process.
  • Decision Making: Editors analyze reviewer feedback and make the following decisions: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.
  • Final Approval: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on the editors' recommendations.

Ethical Considerations
Editors must enforce ethical guidelines, ensuring:

  • No plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data.
  • Proper conflict of interest disclosure by authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Ethical treatment of human and animal subjects (if applicable).
  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of prior research.

Reviewer Selection and Management

  • Select reviewers with relevant expertise and no conflicts of interest.
  • Ensure timely and constructive peer review feedback.
  • Maintain reviewer confidentiality.
  • Acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of reviewers.

Editorial Decision-Making

Editors should:

  • Base decisions on academic merit and reviewer reports.
  • Communicate decisions clearly and professionally to authors.
  • Allow appeals if authors provide valid reasoning against a rejection.
  • Encourage constructive feedback and improvements in submissions.

Handling Appeals and Complaints

  • Appeals must be reviewed carefully, considering additional reviewer opinions if necessary.
  • Ethical complaints (e.g., misconduct, authorship disputes) should be addressed according to COPE guidelines.

Publication Policies

  • Maintain high standards in formatting, referencing, and clarity of accepted papers.
  • Ensure timely publication of accepted articles.
  • Promote open access and knowledge dissemination where applicable.

Editorial Board Responsibilities

  • Regularly contribute to journal development and improvement.
  • Actively participate in editorial board meetings.
  • Promote the journal in the scientific community.
  • Identify and invite high-quality research contributions.

Continuous Improvement
Editors should strive to:

  • Improve the journal’s impact and indexing status.
  • Encourage special issues on emerging topics.
  • Foster collaboration between researchers and practitioners.

These guidelines are a foundation for the editorial board to ensure quality, integrity, and relevance in every published article. Editors are expected to follow these principles while contributing to advancing Islamic economics and finance.