Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

The ESPAS - Journal of Economics and Banking is dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering intellectual discussions in the fields of Economics and Banking, with a special emphasis on Sharia-compliant practices. Our journal provides a scholarly platform for the dissemination of research that explores the dynamics of economic systems, banking practices, and financial management, both within conventional and Islamic frameworks.

Scope of the Journal:

ESPAS invites contributions that offer fresh insights, theoretical advancements, and practical applications across a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Economics and Financial Systems:

    • Macroeconomic and microeconomic analyses
    • Monetary and fiscal policies
    • Digital economics and the impact of technology on financial systems
    • Human resource economics and labor market studies
    • Educational economics and the economics of knowledge production

  • Banking and Financial Management:

    • Conventional and Islamic banking practices
    • Sharia-compliant financial instruments and institutions
    • Microfinance and the role of finance in social empowerment
    • Risk management and financial regulation
    • Entrepreneurial finance and start-up funding

  • Islamic Economics:

    • Theoretical and applied Sharia economics
    • Fiqh Muamalah and economic jurisprudence
    • Zakat, Infaq, Shadaqah, and Waqaf management
    • The Halal industry and Islamic capital markets
    • The history and evolution of Islamic economic thought

  • Economic Empowerment and Social Justice:

    • The economic development of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren)
    • Local wisdom and its role in economic practices
    • Strategies for achieving economic equity and sustainability
    • Sharia perspectives on poverty alleviation and wealth distribution

ESPAS is particularly interested in research that bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering actionable insights for policymakers, industry professionals, and academics. We welcome submissions from researchers, practitioners, and scholars who are engaged in exploring new frontiers in Economics and Banking, with a focus on the integration of Islamic principles.

By publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research, ESPAS - Journal of Economics and Banking aims to contribute to the global discourse on economic and financial issues, promoting a deeper understanding of both conventional and Sharia-compliant systems.