Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

Journal of Islamic Business Management (JISBIM) is a scholarly journal that focuses on research, theoretical perspectives, and practical developments in Islamic business management and related fields. The journal promotes interdisciplinary studies that integrate Islamic values, principles, and ethical perspectives into contemporary business and management practices.

JISBIM welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and empirical studies addressing various issues related to Islamic business and management, including but not limited to:

1. Islamic Business Management
   Management theories and practices based on Islamic values, principles, ethics, and perspectives.

2. Islamic Entrepreneurship
   Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial behavior, business development, innovation, and entrepreneurial ecosystems from an Islamic perspective.

3. Islamic Marketing
   Islamic marketing strategies, consumer behavior, halal marketing, digital marketing, Islamic branding, and marketing ethics.

4. Islamic Human Resource Management
   Human resource management, Islamic work ethics, organizational behavior, leadership, employee performance, and workplace well-being.

5. Islamic Finance and Banking
   Islamic banking, Islamic financial institutions, Islamic financial products, financial inclusion, financial technology, and Islamic financial management.

6. Halal Business and Industry
   Halal business, halal supply chains, halal industry, halal certification, halal entrepreneurship, and halal ecosystem development.

7. Islamic Social Finance
   Zakat, waqf, sadaqah, Islamic philanthropy, productive waqf, and their contribution to social and economic development.

8. Digitalization and Islamic Business
   Digital transformation, financial technology, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, digital entrepreneurship, and technological innovation in Islamic business.

9. Sustainable and Ethical Business
   Sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, Islamic business ethics, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusive economic development.

10. Islamic Governance and Business Policy
    Corporate governance, institutional governance, business regulation, public policy, accountability, transparency, and governance from an Islamic perspective.

11. Islamic Economics and Business Development
    Economic and business development, competitiveness, productivity, regional development, MSMEs, and community-based economic development from an Islamic perspective.

12. Contemporary Issues in Islamic Business
    Emerging issues and interdisciplinary studies concerning the development of Islamic business and management in response to economic, social, technological, and global changes.

JISBIM encourages studies employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches, as well as conceptual and theoretical approaches that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in Islamic business management.

The journal welcomes contributions from academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other scholars interested in the development of Islamic business and management.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

Journal of Islamic Business Management (JISBIM) applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of every manuscript submitted for publication. In the double-blind review process, the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process.

All submitted manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial team to determine their conformity with the journal's focus and scope, author guidelines, academic standards, and basic requirements for publication. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected at the initial screening stage.

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are assigned to qualified reviewers with relevant expertise. Each manuscript is normally reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on several aspects, including originality and novelty, relevance to the journal's scope, theoretical foundation, methodological rigor, quality of data and analysis, clarity of presentation, discussion of findings, contribution to the field, and the accuracy and relevance of references.

Reviewers provide recommendations to the editor, which may include:

1. Accept Submission – the manuscript is considered suitable for publication without major changes.
2. Revisions Required – the manuscript requires minor revisions before publication.
3. Resubmit for Review – substantial revisions are required and the revised manuscript may be returned to reviewers for further evaluation.
4. Resubmit Elsewhere/Reject – the manuscript does not sufficiently meet the journal's scope or academic requirements.

The final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of a manuscript is made by the Editor-in-Chief or authorized editor based on the reviewers' recommendations and the overall quality of the manuscript. The editorial team may request additional reviews when reviewers provide substantially different recommendations or when further expert assessment is considered necessary.

Authors are expected to respond to reviewers' comments clearly and make appropriate revisions within the specified period. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.

The journal is committed to maintaining an objective, transparent, and ethical peer review process. Reviewers are required to maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and should declare any potential conflict of interest. Reviewers should provide constructive, objective, and academically justified comments and should not use information obtained through the review process for personal or professional advantage.

The peer review process is conducted in accordance with the journal's publication ethics and aims to ensure that articles published in JISBIM meet appropriate academic and scholarly standards.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics Statement

Journal of Islamic Business Management (JISBIM) is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity throughout the publication process. The journal follows ethical principles applicable to authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher to ensure that all manuscripts are handled fairly, transparently, objectively, and responsibly.

JISBIM does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data, duplicate publication, manipulation of citations, inappropriate authorship, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or other forms of academic misconduct.

The publication ethics of JISBIM are based on generally accepted principles of scholarly publishing and are aligned with the ethical standards promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to JISBIM are expected to:

1. Submit original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication in another journal.

2. Ensure that all information, data, analyses, and research findings are presented accurately and honestly.

3. Properly acknowledge and cite all sources, ideas, data, and statements derived from other works.

4. Avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and manipulation of research data.

5. Ensure that all individuals listed as authors have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript.

6. Obtain approval from all co-authors before submitting the manuscript.

7. Disclose any potential conflict of interest that could influence the research or publication process.

8. Provide appropriate information regarding funding sources and financial support, where applicable.

9. Obtain ethical approval or other required permissions when the research involves human participants, personal data, or other research subjects requiring ethical consideration.

10. Respond appropriately and promptly to editorial and reviewer comments and make revisions when required.

11. Notify the editor immediately if a significant error is discovered in a submitted or published manuscript and cooperate in correcting or retracting the work when necessary.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of JISBIM are responsible for:

1. Evaluating manuscripts based on their academic quality, relevance, originality, and conformity with the journal's focus and scope, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, institutional affiliation, nationality, or other personal characteristics.

2. Ensuring that editorial decisions are made objectively and independently.

3. Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and information obtained during the editorial process.

4. Selecting appropriate and qualified reviewers based on the subject matter of the manuscript.

5. Managing potential conflicts of interest among authors, reviewers, and editors.

6. Ensuring that the peer review process is conducted fairly, consistently, and confidentially.

7. Taking appropriate action when ethical concerns, plagiarism, research misconduct, or other violations of publication ethics are identified.

8. Providing authors with clear information regarding editorial decisions and, where appropriate, the reasons supporting those decisions.

9. Ensuring that published articles meet the journal's academic and ethical standards.

10. Correcting or retracting published articles when serious errors or ethical violations are identified.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers contribute to the quality and integrity of JISBIM by:

1. Conducting reviews objectively, fairly, and constructively.

2. Assessing manuscripts based on academic quality, originality, methodology, theoretical contribution, empirical evidence, and relevance to the journal's scope.

3. Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding the manuscript and all information obtained during the review process.

4. Not using unpublished information obtained through peer review for personal or professional advantage.

5. Identifying relevant published works that have not been appropriately cited by the authors where necessary.

6. Informing the editor of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or other ethical concerns.

7. Declaring any potential conflict of interest before accepting or conducting a review.

8. Declining the review assignment when the reviewer does not have sufficient expertise or cannot complete the review within the required timeframe.

9. Providing comments that are professional, specific, respectful, and useful to the authors.

10. Not contacting authors directly regarding the manuscript unless authorized by the editor.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher of JISBIM supports the journal's editors and editorial team in maintaining publication ethics by:

1. Providing appropriate support for the implementation of ethical publishing practices.

2. Supporting the journal in handling allegations of research and publication misconduct.

3. Respecting the independence of editorial decision-making.

4. Supporting the correction, retraction, or other appropriate action when ethical violations or significant errors are identified.

5. Maintaining the integrity and accessibility of the journal's published academic record.

5. Plagiarism and Similarity

All submitted manuscripts may be checked for plagiarism and textual similarity using appropriate plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism, unattributed copying, or inappropriate duplication may be rejected or returned to the authors for clarification and revision.

Similarity screening is used as one component of editorial assessment and does not replace the editor's and reviewers' judgment regarding originality and academic integrity.

6. Duplicate and Simultaneous Submission

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal. Manuscripts that are found to have been submitted to multiple journals may be rejected, and appropriate action may be taken in accordance with accepted publication ethics practices.

7. Authorship and Contribution

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, or interpretation of the research and who

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

1. General Information

Journal of Islamic Business Management (JISBIM) welcomes original research articles and scholarly manuscripts that are relevant to the journal's focus and scope. Manuscripts may address theoretical, empirical, conceptual, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method studies related to Islamic business management and related fields.

Authors are required to ensure that submitted manuscripts are original, have not been previously published, and are not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.

All manuscripts must be submitted through the JISBIM online submission system.

2. Language

Manuscripts may be written in Bahasa Indonesia or English using clear, academic, and grammatically appropriate language.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the linguistic quality of their manuscripts before submission.

3. Manuscript Format

Manuscripts should be prepared according to the following requirements:

• Manuscript file: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

• Paper size: A4.

• Font: Times New Roman.

• Font size: 12 pt for the main text.

• Line spacing: 1.15.

• Text alignment: justified.

• Manuscript length: approximately 5,000–8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

• Page margins should be set consistently throughout the manuscript.

• Manuscripts should be written in a clear and logical academic structure.

• Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and referred to in the text.

Authors are encouraged to use the journal's manuscript template when preparing their submissions.

4. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally contain the following sections:

Title

The title should be concise, specific, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly general expressions.

Author Information

The manuscript should include:

• Full name of all authors.

• Institutional affiliation.

• Department or study program, where applicable.

• Institution address.

• Country.

• Email address of the corresponding author.

• ORCID, where available.

The corresponding author should be clearly identified.

Abstract

The abstract should briefly describe the:

1. Background or research problem;

2. Research objective;

3. Methodology;

4. Main findings; and

5. Conclusion or implications.

The abstract should generally contain 150–250 words and should be understandable without referring to the main text.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords that represent the main concepts of the manuscript. Keywords should be separated by semicolons.

Introduction

The introduction should explain the research background, research problem, relevant previous studies, research gap, research objectives, and contribution of the study.

The introduction should demonstrate why the research is important and how the study contributes to the existing literature.

Literature Review and Theoretical Framework

This section should present relevant theories, concepts, and previous studies related to the research topic.

Authors should critically synthesize the literature rather than merely describe previous studies. Where appropriate, the section should explain the theoretical framework, research model, propositions, or hypotheses.

For studies within the field of Islamic business management, Islamic concepts, principles, values, or perspectives should be integrated appropriately and supported by relevant scholarly sources.

Research Methodology

The methodology should provide sufficient information to allow readers to understand and evaluate the research process.

Depending on the research design, authors should explain:

• Research approach and design;

• Population and sample or research participants;

• Data sources;

• Sampling technique;

• Variables and measurement;

• Data collection procedures;

• Research instruments;

• Data analysis techniques; and

• Ethical considerations, where applicable.

For quantitative studies, authors should clearly explain the statistical or econometric techniques used.

For qualitative studies, authors should explain the data collection, informant selection, and data analysis procedures.

For mixed-method studies, authors should explain how the quantitative and qualitative components are integrated.

Results

The results should present the main findings of the study in a clear and systematic manner.

Tables, figures, statistical results, quotations, or other evidence may be used to support the presentation of findings. Results should be presented objectively without excessive repetition of information already provided in tables or figures.

Discussion

The discussion should interpret the research findings in relation to the research questions, theories, and previous studies.

Authors should explain similarities and differences between their findings and previous research and discuss the theoretical, practical, managerial, social, or policy implications of the findings where appropriate.

For manuscripts addressing Islamic business management, the discussion should clearly explain the relevance of the findings to Islamic principles, values, ethics, or objectives where applicable.

Conclusion

The conclusion should directly answer the research objectives and summarize the principal findings.

The conclusion should not merely repeat the results section. Authors may also provide theoretical and practical implications, limitations of the study, and recommendations for future research.

References

References should contain sources that are directly relevant to the manuscript.

Authors should:

• Ensure that every source cited in the text appears in the reference list.

• Ensure that every reference listed is cited in the manuscript.

• Prioritize relevant and recent scholarly sources.

• Include appropriate references to seminal theories and important previous studies.

• Provide complete bibliographic information.

• Use a consistent citation and reference style.

• Use a reference management tool such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote where possible.

Authors are encouraged to use peer-reviewed journal articles as the primary source of references.

5. Citation and Referencing Style

JISBIM uses the APA 7th Edition referencing style.

Examples of in-text citations:

One author:

(Sen, 1999)

Two authors:

(Osterwalder & Pigneur, 2010)

Three or more authors:

(Acemoglu et al., 2005)

Narrative citation:

According to Sen (1999), development should be understood beyond economic growth.

Authors should ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list.

6. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be presented clearly and directly related to the discussion.

Each table and figure must:

• Have a sequential number;

• Have a clear title;

• Be referred to in the manuscript;

• Include a source where applicable; and

• Be sufficiently clear and readable.

Authors should not reproduce copyrighted tables, figures, or other materials without appropriate permission.

7. Research Data and Transparency

Authors should ensure that the data and analytical procedures reported in the manuscript are accurate.

Where appropriate and ethically permissible, authors are encouraged to provide sufficient information about data sources, measurement procedures, analytical methods, and research materials to facilitate transparency and reproducibility.

Authors must not fabricate, falsify, manipulate, or selectively report research data.

8. Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original works of the authors.

JISBIM does not accept plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate reuse of previously published material.

Manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism or similarity detection software. The editorial team may request clarification, revision, or reject manuscripts that raise substantial concerns regarding originality.

9. Authorship

All individuals listed as authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript.

Authors should agree on the order of authorship before submission. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

Changes to authorship after submission must be justified and approved by all affected authors and the editorial team.

10. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional relationship that could potentially influence the research or its interpretation.

If no conflict of interest exists, authors may state:

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

11. Funding Statement

Authors should disclose all sources of financial support for the research and publication.

If the research received no specific funding, authors may state:

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

12. Ethical Approval and Informed Consent

Research involving human participants, personal information, or other subjects requiring ethical review should comply with applicable ethical standards.

Where required, authors should obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board.

Authors must protect the privacy and confidentiality of research participants and obtain informed consent where applicable.

13. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain aspects of manuscript preparation, such as language improvement, formatting, or preliminary analysis, provided that their use does not compromise the originality, accuracy, or integrity of the manuscript.

AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for the content, accuracy, originality, references, interpretation, and conclusions presented in the manuscript.

Where AI tools have made a substantive contribution to the preparation of the manuscript, authors should disclose their use in accordance with the journal's applicable policies.

14. Submission Requirements

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

• The manuscript fits the focus and scope of JISBIM.

• The manuscript follows the journal's formatting guidelines.

• The manuscript is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.

• All authors have approved the submitted manuscript.

• Author affiliations and contact information are complete.

• All sources cited in the manuscript are included in the reference list.

• The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism or excessive similarity.

• Tables and figures are properly numbered and cited.

• Conflict of interest and funding information are provided where applicable.

• Ethical approval and informed consent are reported where required.

• The manuscript has been carefully proofread before submission.

15. Editorial and Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to JISBIM are subject to an initial editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the journal's requirements and fall within its scope are subsequently sent for peer review.

JISBIM applies a double-blind peer review process. The identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process.

Manuscripts are normally evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer and editor recommendations.

The final decision regarding publication is made by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor based on the reviewers' evaluations and the overall academic quality of the manuscript.

16. Manuscript Revision

When revisions are requested, authors should submit:

1. A revised version of the manuscript; and

2. A response to reviewers explaining how each comment has been addressed.

Authors should clearly indicate substantial changes made to the manuscript where requested by the editorial team.

17. Publication Decision

The editorial decision may include:

• Accept Submission;

• Revisions Required;

• Resubmit for Review; or

• Reject.

The editorial decision is based on the manuscript's academic quality, originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal's scope, contribution to the field, and the results of the peer review process.

18. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain responsibility for the originality and integrity of their work. Upon acceptance and publication, authors agree to the journal's applicable copyright and licensing terms.

The specific copyright and licensing conditions of JISBIM should be stated clearly on the journal website and in the article publication information.

19. Post-Publication Corrections

Authors should notify the editorial office if they discover a significant error in their published article.

JISBIM may publish corrections, clarifications, or retractions when necessary to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.