Manuscript Type

1. Original Research Article

An original research article reports new and previously unpublished findings from theoretical, conceptual, empirical, quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or applied research in Islamic Economics and its related disciplines. The manuscript must demonstrate clear originality, scholarly novelty, methodological rigor, and conclusions supported by reliable research evidence. The study should contribute to the advancement of Islamic economic theory, Islamic financial practices, Sharia-based business management, Islamic accounting, economic governance, or the development of Islamic economic law and contemporary Islamic economic institutions.

Research articles submitted to JSE: Jurnal Sharia Economica are expected to address relevant theoretical and practical issues in Islamic Economics, including contemporary economic challenges, the implementation of Sharia principles in economic activities, and the development of ethical, sustainable, and inclusive Islamic economic systems.

Aspect	Requirement
Content	Original research in Islamic Economics, including the philosophy of Islamic Economics, Islamic economic thought, Islamic financial institutions, Islamic banking, Islamic capital markets, Islamic microfinance, Islamic fintech, Islamic business ethics, Islamic entrepreneurship, Islamic management, Islamic accounting, halal industry development, zakat, infaq, sadaqah, waqf, Islamic social finance, Sharia economic governance, sustainability, economic development, and Islamic economic law.
Length	Maximum 15 A4 pages, including tables, figures, and references, unless otherwise specified in the journal's author guidelines.
Abstract	One paragraph of 150–250 words, briefly presenting the research background, objectives, methodology, principal findings, and conclusions. The abstract should clearly communicate the scholarly contribution and relevance of the study.
Keywords	3–5 keywords representing the main concepts, research variables, theoretical framework, or principal focus of the study.
Structure	Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Research Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, applicable back-matter statements, and References.
References	Minimum 15 references, with at least 80% drawn from scholarly journal articles published within the last 10 years. Authors are encouraged to prioritize relevant, recent, reputable, and internationally accessible publications, including works with verifiable Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).
Figures and Tables	A recommended maximum of 10 figures and tables combined. All figures and tables must be relevant, accurately presented, appropriately numbered, clearly titled, and discussed within the manuscript.
Language	English (preferred) or Indonesian. Manuscripts must use clear, accurate, coherent, and academically appropriate language consistent with international scholarly writing standards.
Review	Double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers with relevant expertise in Islamic Economics, Islamic Finance, Islamic Management, Islamic Accounting, Islamic Economic Law, or the manuscript's specific research field.

2. Examples of Suitable Manuscripts

The following research areas represent examples of original research articles appropriate for publication in JSE: Jurnal Sharia Economica:

Philosophy of Islamic Economics: Research examining the philosophical, epistemological, ontological, and ethical foundations of Islamic Economics, including justice, welfare, distribution, economic responsibility, and the implementation of maqasid al-shariah in contemporary economic systems.
Islamic Economic Thought: Studies investigating classical and contemporary Islamic economic thinkers, the historical development of Islamic economic theories, and their relevance to modern economic systems, policies, and institutions.
Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions: Empirical and conceptual studies on Islamic banking performance, financial stability, risk management, Sharia compliance, financing products, customer behavior, institutional governance, and contemporary challenges facing Islamic financial institutions.
Islamic Financial Technology and Digital Economy: Research on Islamic fintech, digital banking, Sharia-compliant financial innovation, digital payment systems, blockchain applications, financial inclusion, and the transformation of Islamic financial services.
Islamic Capital Markets and Investment: Studies on sukuk, Islamic stocks, Sharia investment instruments, portfolio management, Islamic capital market performance, ethical investment, and financial risk assessment.
Islamic Management and Business Ethics: Research addressing Sharia-based management, Islamic leadership, organizational behavior, human resource management, business ethics, corporate governance, strategic management, and sustainable business practices.
Islamic Accounting and Financial Reporting: Studies examining Islamic accounting principles, Sharia financial reporting standards, accountability, transparency, auditing, corporate disclosure, and accounting practices in Islamic financial and business institutions.
Islamic Social Finance and Philanthropy: Research on zakat, infaq, sadaqah, waqf, productive waqf, cash waqf, Islamic charitable institutions, poverty alleviation, social welfare, and the effectiveness of Islamic philanthropic fund management.
Halal Industry and Islamic Entrepreneurship: Studies investigating halal business ecosystems, halal certification, halal supply chains, Islamic entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, halal tourism, and the development of Sharia-compliant micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Islamic Economic Law and Sharia Governance: Research on Islamic commercial jurisprudence (fiqh muamalah), Sharia contracts, Islamic economic regulations, legal compliance, dispute resolution, consumer protection, and the implementation of Islamic economic law within national and international legal frameworks.
Islamic Economic Development and Public Policy: Research examining economic growth, income distribution, poverty reduction, economic inequality, fiscal policy, monetary policy, sustainable development, and public welfare from an Islamic economic perspective.
Contemporary Issues in Global Islamic Economics: Interdisciplinary studies on globalization, green Islamic finance, environmental sustainability, circular economy, social entrepreneurship, financial resilience, digital transformation, and emerging challenges in the global Islamic economy.

3. Review Article

A review article provides a systematic, critical, and comprehensive synthesis of existing scholarly literature on a specific topic within Islamic Economics and its related disciplines. The manuscript must demonstrate a clearly defined research focus, a transparent literature review methodology, and a substantive contribution to understanding theoretical developments, empirical findings, methodological approaches, research trends, or significant gaps in the existing body of knowledge.

Review articles may address topics such as Islamic economic philosophy, Islamic economic thought, Islamic banking and finance, Islamic capital markets, Islamic fintech, Islamic social finance, Islamic management, Islamic accounting, halal industry development, Islamic entrepreneurship, Islamic economic law, Sharia governance, and sustainable economic development.

Authors are expected to provide a clearly formulated review objective or research question, describe the literature search strategy, identify relevant academic databases or sources, explain inclusion and exclusion criteria where applicable, and present a critical synthesis of the selected studies.

The discussion should move beyond a descriptive summary of previous publications and provide meaningful theoretical insights, identification of research gaps, methodological reflections, or recommendations for future research and practical applications in Islamic Economics.

Systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, bibliometric analyses, meta-analyses where methodologically appropriate, and other rigorous evidence-synthesis approaches are encouraged, provided that their methods are transparent, reproducible where feasible, and academically justified.

Review articles must maintain scholarly originality through critical analysis, conceptual integration, and the development of new academic perspectives relevant to the advancement of Islamic economic knowledge.

4. General Submission Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to JSE: Jurnal Sharia Economica must be original, have not been published previously, and must not be under consideration for publication in another journal. Manuscripts must align with the journal's focus and scope and comply with its author guidelines, publication ethics policies, formatting requirements, and applicable standards of scholarly publication.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of research data, the validity and transparency of research methods, the originality of the manuscript, the appropriate citation and acknowledgment of scholarly sources, and compliance with applicable research ethics requirements.

Research involving human participants, institutional data, financial information, or confidential organizational records must comply with relevant ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable legal regulations. Necessary research permissions, informed consent, or institutional approvals must be obtained when required.

Authors must disclose relevant funding sources, potential conflicts of interest, and the use of generative artificial intelligence tools in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies. Generative AI tools must not be listed as authors, and the authors remain fully accountable for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted manuscript.

The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts that fall outside its focus and scope, fail to meet scholarly quality standards, contain substantial ethical concerns, or do not comply with the applicable submission requirements.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that they have read and understood the journal's editorial policies and agree to comply with the principles of academic integrity, transparency, and responsible scientific publication.