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About the Journal

Advancing rigorous scholarship in Islamic economics, ethical finance, digital entrepreneurship, and inclusive and sustainable economic development.

 

Journal Identity

Full title: JOVISHE: Journal of Visionary Sharia Economy
Publisher: Yayasan Lembaga Studi Makwa (Makwa Foundation), Indonesia
Electronic ISSN: 2964-7908
Publication frequency: Biannual (June and December)
Publishing model: Open access | Peer review: Double-anonymous, with at least two expert reviewers
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Awaluddin

A Scholarly Forum for Islamic Economic Inquiry

JOVISHE: Journal of Visionary Sharia Economy is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Yayasan Lembaga Studi Makwa (Makwa Foundation), Indonesia. The journal provides an interdisciplinary forum for original and methodologically sound research examining economic institutions, financial practices, entrepreneurial activity, and development challenges through the perspectives of Islamic economics, ethical principles, and contemporary scholarship.

JOVISHE seeks to connect conceptual advances with empirical evidence and practical implications. It welcomes scholarship that critically investigates how Islamic economic thought, financial arrangements, and value-oriented business practices respond to changing technological, social, environmental, and regulatory conditions. Particular attention is given to research with clearly articulated contributions to theory, policy, institutional practice, or community well-being.

Aims and Scholarly Orientation

The journal aims to advance an internationally relevant and contextually informed body of knowledge on Islamic economic systems and their interaction with contemporary economic transformations. By bringing together scholars across disciplines and geographical settings, JOVISHE encourages critical dialogue on responsible finance, equitable economic participation, ethical enterprise, and sustainable prosperity.

The journal values analytical depth, methodological transparency, originality, and the responsible interpretation of findings. Submissions should demonstrate a substantive relationship with the journal's scholarly remit rather than relying solely on broad references to Islamic values or digital technology.

Research Areas

JOVISHE publishes scholarship across connected areas of inquiry, including:

Islamic Economics and Economic Thought
Theory, institutions, governance, and economic justice.		 Islamic Banking and Finance
Financial intermediation, regulation, risk, and responsible investment.
Islamic Social Finance
Zakat, waqf, redistribution, and community empowerment.		 Ethical Business and Entrepreneurship
MSME development, marketing, governance, and business ethics.
Digital Economy and Financial Technology
Digital transformation, e-commerce, financial inclusion, and fintech.		 Halal Economy and Tourism
Halal markets, value chains, consumer behaviour, and tourism.
Sustainability and Development
Green economy, resilience, and sustainable development.		 Inclusion and Economic Policy
Poverty alleviation, welfare, public policy, and equitable growth.

For detailed disciplinary boundaries and examples of eligible submissions, see the Focus and Scope policy.

Manuscripts and Intended Readership

JOVISHE principally considers original research articles offering theoretical, empirical, methodological, or policy-relevant contributions within its defined scope. The journal welcomes carefully designed quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, comparative, and interdisciplinary studies. The suitability of other manuscript categories is governed by the journal's current author instructions and editorial policies.

Its intended readership includes researchers, academics, postgraduate scholars, policy analysts, Islamic financial practitioners, entrepreneurs, development professionals, and other stakeholders interested in evidence-based debates surrounding ethical and Islamic economic development.

Editorial Evaluation and Research Integrity

Submissions are subject to editorial screening for relevance, originality, scholarly contribution, methodological adequacy, and compliance with journal policies. Manuscripts proceeding to external evaluation undergo double-anonymous peer review involving at least two qualified reviewers. Reviewer assessments inform editorial decisions; responsibility for the final decision rests with the journal's editorial leadership.

JOVISHE is committed to fair and independent editorial judgment, appropriate management of conflicts of interest, confidentiality during peer review, and the responsible handling of concerns regarding research or publication integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold the journal's published ethical and editorial requirements.

Open Access and Publication

All published articles are made available online under an open-access model, enabling readers to access and share scholarly work in accordance with the applicable publication licence. JOVISHE's stated open-access policy uses the Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) licence, under which authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.

The journal publishes two regular issues annually, in June and December. Manuscript acceptance and issue assignment are determined through the editorial process; publication dates and article metadata should reflect the journal's actual publication record.

Publisher and Editorial Governance

JOVISHE is published by Yayasan Lembaga Studi Makwa (Makwa Foundation), Indonesia. The publisher provides the institutional framework for journal operations, while scientific evaluation and decisions on manuscript acceptance are undertaken through the journal's editorial structure. Information about editorial appointments, peer reviewers, ownership, publishing policies, and contact details is provided through the journal website to support transparency and accountability.