INTRODUCTION

As a group of pioneering scholars in Islamic economics from Asia, we firmly believe that those passionate about this field should share their experience and knowledge with others. Likewise, we are dedicated to encouraging the younger generation to embrace this vision and push the boundaries of knowledge toward new frontiers.

We provide this platform to ensure their work is shared, valued, and appreciated by the wider community. It is this very spirit of sharing that became our impetus to establish the Asian Journal of Islamic Economics and Management (AJIEnM).

AIM and SCOPE

Published twice a year, AJIEnM is an academic journal dedicated to promoting scholarly research. Our primary aims and scope include:
Aim:

1. Elevating Young Researchers: To provide a dedicated platform for young researchers and scholars to share their experience and knowledge by publishing high-quality academic works in Islamic economics and management.
2. Mentorship and Academic Growth: To offer distinct avenues for aspiring researchers to advance their academic ambitions by learning from established, renowned experts in these fields.
3. Networking and Collaboration: To foster opportunities for scholars to expand their professional networks and collaborate with peers who share similar research interests.

Scope:

Our philosophy in establishing AJIEnM is to provide an open, boundary-free platform for young researchers and scholars to share their insights with the global community. This mission aligns beautifully with Surah Luqman, Verse 27 (31:27) of the Holy Al-Quran, which states:
"And if all the trees on earth were pens, and the sea (were ink), with seven more seas added to it, the words of Allah would not be exhausted. Indeed, Allah is Almighty, All-Wise."
In this spirit of boundless knowledge, we warmly encourage authors to submit their original manuscripts, research reports, and other academic works in the fields of economics and management for evaluation. We are committed to a timely review process; feedback will be shared with authors as soon as we receive the evaluation reports from our reviewers. Please note that all submissions must strictly adhere to our 'Guidelines for Authors.'

GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

Peer Review Policy & Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts undergo a strict double-blind peer-review process, meaning that the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are entirely concealed from one another throughout the evaluation.

The final decision to accept, reject, or request revisions for a manuscript rests with the AJIEnM Editorial Board, guided by the reviewers' recommendations. The Editors retain the discretion to seek additional reviews if necessary, and authors will be promptly notified should their manuscript require further evaluation.

The Editor-in-Chief and the editorial staff are committed to maintaining absolute confidentiality. No information regarding a submitted manuscript will be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, designated reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Open Access Policy

AJIEnM adheres to the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). We provide immediate open access to our content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Accordingly, all content is freely accessible without charge to individual users or institutions. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles in this journal without seeking prior permission from the publisher or the author.

In line with our philosophy that academic research should be disseminated as widely as possible, AJIEnM utilizes open-content licensing (such as Creative Commons). This ensures that while authors retain copyright, traditional restrictive access barriers are removed, allowing for maximum visibility and impact.

Plagiarism

AJIEnM takes plagiarism, fraud, and any other forms of research misconduct very seriously. Plagiarism occurs when an author uses ideas, information, or words from another source without providing proper credit. Even when unintentional, plagiarism constitutes a serious violation of academic integrity and is entirely unacceptable in international scholarly publishing.

Consequently, the journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding academic misconduct. Authors found engaging in these practices will face actions ranging from a formal warning to immediate blacklisting, depending on the severity of the offense. Proper citation and attribution must always be given to the original author whenever their work, concepts, or data are referenced.

Editorial Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

The Editorial Board of AJIEnM is dedicated to ensuring that both the peer-review and editorial processes remain completely confidential, fair, unbiased, and transparent.

To maintain the highest standards of objectivity, both editors and reviewers are strictly required to recuse themselves from evaluating any manuscript with which they have a conflict of interest. This includes any competitive, collaborative, or other professional relationships and connections with the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the submitted work.

Professionalism and Integrity  

AJIEnM is committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly review and professional publishing judgment. To maintain this integrity, all stakeholders—including authors, reviewers, and editors—must strictly adhere to the highest levels of professionalism and ethical conduct. Every submission undergoes a rigorous, double-blind peer-review and careful editorial process prior to acceptance.

The AJIEnM Editorial Board ensures that both the evaluation and editorial workflows remain completely confidential, fair, unbiased, and transparent. To guarantee objectivity, editors and reviewers are strictly required to recuse themselves from considering any manuscript where a conflict of interest exists.

Academic integrity is taken very seriously at AJIEnM. When adopting text from another source, proper citation and formatting are mandatory. The Editors reserve the right to retract acceptance or withdraw any paper found to violate these ethical and academic standards at any stage of the publication process.

Restriction

In line with the guidance provided above, we kindly ask authors intending to submit a manuscript to ensure the following:

i. The manuscript does not contain any content or statements that could be construed as libellous, defamatory, or infringing upon the copyright or reputation of any other party.
ii. The manuscript has not been previously published, nor is it currently under consideration for publication elsewhere in any form.
iii. The submission strictly conforms to all guidelines and procedures outlined in the ‘Guide for Authors.’

GUIDES TO AUTHOR

The official language of AJIEnM is English. However, we also accept manuscripts written in Arabic, Malay, and Indonesian. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to use professional language editing services to ensure grammar and clarity.

Submission of Manuscript:

Manuscript must be submitted online to the following email:
AJIEnM@asianier.org

Contents of the Manuscript

Submissions must include the following components:

1. Title Page: Must include the manuscript title, names of all authors, institutional affiliations, mobile numbers, email addresses, and a declaration by the corresponding/lead author stating that the manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere.
2. First Page of the Manuscript: Must include the manuscript title, names of all authors, institutional affiliations, abstract, and keywords.
3. Body of the Manuscript: Authors may structure their manuscript freely. However, we highly encourage a structure that begins with an Introduction and ends with a Conclusion or Concluding Remarks.
4. Appendices: The use of appendices is strongly discouraged.
5. Tables: All tables must be embedded directly within the body of the manuscript.

Acknowledgement of sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is mandatory. Authors must cite all publications that have been influential in determining the nature and scope of the reported work.

Authorship of the Manuscript

Those who have made significant contributions to the designing and writing to the manuscript should be listed as co-authors.  In the case where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged via statement of thankfulness. The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors. All co-authors are deemed to have seen and agreed for submission of the manuscript.

Reference/Bibliography

1. Only works that referred in the manuscript should be included in the ‘Reference or bibliography’ section. 
   Below the standard for the reference used by the AJIEnM:
2. Haron, S and Bala Shanmugam (1997), Islamic Banking System: Concepts & Applications, Kuala Lumpur, Pelanduk Publications.

Hendri Tanjung, et. al. (2024), ‘Waqf Core Principles Implementation Index in Dompet Dhuafa Foundation in 2022’, W. Widyasari et al. (eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd Ibn Khaldun International Conference on Applied and Social Sciences (IICASS 2024), Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research 871, doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-299-6_18
Khaf, Monzer (2003), ‘The Role of Waqf in Improving Ummah Welfare’, A paper presented to the International Seminar on ‘Waqf as a Private Legal Body’, organised by the Islamic University of North Sumatera, Medan, Indonesia Jan 6-7.
Syafik Muhammad and Imam Purnomo Aji (2024),’Implementation of Productive Waqf as a Strategy Economic Empowerment of Muslims’, Interdisciplinary Journal of Social Science and Education (IJSSE), Vol. 2, No. 2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53639/ijsse.v2i2.28
Timur, Kuran(2004), ‘Why the Middle East is Economically Underdeveloped: Historical Mechanisms of Institutional Stagnation’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Volume 18, Number 3—Summer

Copyright

Upon submitting a manuscript for consideration in AJIEnM, the author(s) agree to transfer the copyright of the article to the journal. Once the manuscript is accepted for publication, authors will be required to sign a formal Transfer of Copyright Agreement. Publication is contingent upon the completion of this agreement; by proceeding with publication, the author(s) explicitly transfer the copyright to AJIEnM.

Evaluation of manuscripts

Every submitted manuscript undergoes independent evaluation by at least two peer reviewers. The decision to accept, require revisions, or reject a manuscript is based on their evaluations and recommendations. If two or more reviewers deem a manuscript unsuitable for publication, a formal decision letter explaining the basis of the rejection will be sent to the authors within three months of the submission date. 

Revision of Manuscripts

Evaluated manuscripts will be returned to the authors for revision in accordance with the reviewers' suggestions. Once all amendments have been made addressing the comments, the revised manuscript should be emailed back to the editorial office at AJIEnM@asianier.org. Revised manuscripts returned more than three months after the decision date will be treated as new submissions. 

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered into the AJIEnM system will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal. They will not be made available for any other purpose or shared with any third parties. 

Submission and other Fees

Our mission is to foster a culture of knowledge sharing among young scholars and researchers, AJIEnM will initially waive all publication charges. We aim to provide a cost-free platform for emerging researchers pursuing their goals of becoming advocates for knowledge.

Important Notice

Any query on publication of manuscript matter should be addressed to AJIEnM@asianier.org