Focus and Scope

The journal's focus encompasses all aspects of business and management as they relate to Islamic principles and SMEs. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Islamic Finance for SMEs: Islamic microfinance, venture capital (Mudarabah), partnership (Musharakah), and other Shariah-compliant financing models.
  2. Shariah-Compliant Business Models: Halal industry, Islamic marketing, branding, and consumer behavior.
  3. Ethics and Corporate Governance: Islamic corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethical leadership, and Shariah governance structures in SMEs.
  4. Entrepreneurship: Islamic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial intentions, and success factors for Muslim entrepreneurs.
  5. Management and Operations: Human resource management, strategic management, and supply chain management from an Islamic perspective.
  6. Accounting and Auditing: Islamic accounting (AAOIFI standards), Zakat management, and Waqf for SME development.
  7. Case Studies: In-depth case studies of successful or struggling Islamic SMEs.
  8. Digital Transformation: The role of financial technology (FinTech) and E-commerce in Islamic SMEs.