Focus and Scope

The Journal of Economic Literacy and Research (JELR) focuses on studies related to Islamic economic and business literacy, at both national and international levels. Its scope encompasses formal, informal, and non-formal studies of Sharia economics across primary, secondary, and higher education levels, in line with the field of Islamic Economics and Business under the affiliated institution.

The main themes covered in this journal include:

  1. Islamic Economic and Financial Literacy - public understanding of Sharia-based economic principles, products, and practices
  2. Islamic Economic Education - models, methods, and evaluation of Sharia economics teaching and learning
  3. Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions - literacy and customer behavior toward Sharia banking and financial products
  4. Islamic Business Management - management practices, marketing, and strategy grounded in Islamic values
  5. Islamic Entrepreneurship and Sharia-based MSMEs - development of micro, small, and medium enterprises based on Sharia principles
  6. Islamic Financial Technology (Sharia FinTech) - literacy and adoption of Sharia-compliant digital financial technology
  7. Muslim Consumer Behavior - consumption patterns, preferences, and economic decision-making among Muslim communities
  8. Zakat, Infaq, Sadaqah, and Waqf (ZISWAF) Management - governance, literacy, and economic empowerment through Islamic philanthropic instruments
  9. Islamic Business Ethics and Law (Fiqh Muamalah) - normative studies underlying Sharia economic and business practices
  10. Sharia Economic Policy and Regulation - analysis of public policies supporting the development of Islamic economics