About the Journal

Introduction

The Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Islamic Finance Review (IFR), United Kingdom. JIBEP provides a global platform for advancing research and informed debate in Islamic finance, banking, economics, and public policy, with a strong emphasis on ethics, sustainability, responsible financial innovation, and inclusive development.

The journal publishes original, high-quality scholarship that bridges theory and practice while addressing contemporary global challenges such as climate and green finance, ESG integration, financial inclusion, digital transformation, and risk and governance in both Islamic and comparative financial systems.

JIBEP welcomes empirical, conceptual, theoretical, and policy-oriented studies that contribute to the evolving discourse on Shari‘ah-compliant financial systems, sustainable economic policy, and ethical business models, with relevance to Muslim-majority contexts and the wider global economy. The journal supports research discoverability and citation through its publishing infrastructure and DOI registration via Crossref, and continues to strengthen visibility through ongoing indexing and abstracting initiatives.

Publication Frequency

Biannual (June and December)

Areas of Publication

Islamic Finance, Banking, Economics, Public Policy, Sustainability, ESG Practices, FinTech and Digital Transformation, Governance and Regulation

Commitment to Open Access

JIBEP is fully committed to unrestricted open access to support equitable knowledge sharing worldwide. All published content is made freely available online with permanent access, and the journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), enabling reading, downloading, distribution, and reuse with appropriate attribution.

Mission

The mission of JIBEP is to advance global understanding of Islamic finance and sustainable economics through ethical, inclusive, and interdisciplinary research. The journal aims to serve as a bridge between academia, industry, and policy institutions, promoting Shari‘ah-aligned solutions that support financial stability, equitable growth, consumer protection, and environmental stewardship.

Vision

Our vision is to establish JIBEP as a globally recognized platform that shapes the future of Islamic and ethical finance by supporting research that aligns with sustainability principles, ESG standards, and responsible investment frameworks, and contributes to evidence-based policymaking and practice.

Aims and Objectives

  • To foster international academic dialogue on Islamic finance, economics, banking, and policy.

  • To promote innovative research addressing climate finance, ESG governance and reporting, green sukuk, and sustainability-linked models.

  • To publish theoretical and applied studies on the convergence between Islamic finance principles and global sustainable finance goals.

  • To support policy-relevant research that advances financial inclusion, social justice, consumer wellbeing, and economic resilience.

  • To strengthen academic collaboration and cross-sector knowledge exchange between researchers, practitioners, Shari‘ah scholars, and regulators.

  • To encourage high standards of scholarship, including clarity of contribution, methodological rigor, and transparency of limitations.

Values

  • Upholding integrity, objectivity, and academic excellence.

  • Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration linking finance, sustainability, economics, and policy.

  • Promoting ethical publishing, research transparency, and responsible authorship practices.

  • Supporting open access and equitable global dissemination of knowledge.

  • Aligning research priorities with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) where relevant and evidence-based.

Focus

JIBEP’s core focus is to publish contemporary research that deepens understanding of Islamic finance and economics through the lens of Shari‘ah-compliant governance, sustainability, and ethical financial practice. The journal prioritizes studies with clear practical and policy implications for both Muslim-majority markets and global financial systems, supporting the development of fair, resilient, environmentally responsible, and socially beneficial financial ecosystems.

Scope

JIBEP covers a broad range of research themes relevant to Islamic banking, finance, economics, and sustainable policy. The journal invites interdisciplinary work examining the integration of ESG frameworks, ethical investing, green and transition finance, social impact finance, and digital innovation within Islamic economic paradigms and comparative systems.

By welcoming both policy analysis and applied methodologies, JIBEP aims to strengthen evidence-based debate and contribute to inclusive and responsible global economic development, including regulatory and institutional perspectives.

Subject Areas

  • Islamic Banking and Finance

  • Islamic Economics and Development Policy

  • Shari‘ah Governance and Compliance

  • Sukuk, Takaful, and Islamic Capital Markets

  • Sustainable and Green Finance

  • ESG Integration in Islamic Financial Institutions

  • Islamic Fintech and Digital Innovation

  • Ethical Investment and Socially Responsible Finance

  • Financial Inclusion and Poverty Alleviation

  • Zakat, Waqf, and Social Finance Instruments

  • Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Islamic Frameworks

  • Comparative Economic Systems and Policy

  • Environmental and Resource Economics

  • Public Policy, Regulation, and Institutional Reform

  • Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and Consumer Protection

Key Audiences

  • Academics and researchers in Islamic finance, economics, sustainability, and policy

  • Financial regulators, policymakers, and Shari‘ah scholars

  • ESG and sustainability professionals in the finance sector

  • Islamic banks, asset managers, and fintech innovators

  • Graduate and postgraduate students in business, finance, economics, and public policy

  • Practitioners seeking evidence-based insights into ethical and Shari‘ah-aligned finance

Distinctive Features

  • Fully open access with no paywall barriers

  • Peer-reviewed publication process supporting academic rigor

  • Strong focus on sustainability, ethics, and Shari‘ah compliance

  • Global authorship and readership reach

  • Integration of Islamic finance scholarship with ESG and sustainable development

  • Policy-relevant orientation connecting research with real-world governance and market practice

Material Published

  • Original research articles (empirical and theoretical)

  • Policy analyses and conceptual papers

  • Case studies on Islamic finance, sustainability innovation, and institutional practice

  • Critical reviews and comparative evaluations

  • Commentaries, viewpoints, and book reviews