Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance (JEKI)?
JEKI is a scholarly journal that publishes research on Islamic economics and finance, including policy analysis, empirical studies, and innovations in the Shariah-based economic and finance system.

What are the vision and mission of JEKI?
A: JEKI’s vision is to become a leading journal in the field of Islamic economics and finance. Its mission is to promote high-quality research and support the development of Shariah-based economic and finance knowledge.

What are the focus and scope of JEKI?
JEKI focuses on research related to Islamic finance, Islamic banking, zakat, waqf, Islamic financial management, and contemporary economic issues from an Islamic perspective. For more details, visit: https://journal.uii.ac.id/JEKI/FocusandScope

What are the writing guidelines for articles in AJIM?

Writing guidelines include the article format, structure, references, and writing style. Complete details can be found in this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R83TdG3QDfJPWWBFYRLRqQUhdpSy1mtM/edit

How can I submit an article to JEKI?
Articles can be submitted through the online submission system at https://journal.uii.ac.id/JEKI/authorGuidelines

Does JEKI accept articles in languages other than English?
JEKI accepts articles written in English

What is the minimum and maximum word count for articles?

Articles should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including a maximum of 12 words for the title, 200-250 words for the abstract, 750-1000 words for the introduction, 750-1500 words for the literature review, 500-750 words for the methods, 1000-2000 words for the results and discussion, 250-450 words for the conclusion, and at least 80% of the references should be from reputable international journals.

What is the article review process at JEKI?
The articles underwent an anonymous peer-review process. Reviewers were assessed based on originality, methodology, and contributions to the field of Islamic management. The review process details are as follows: https://journal.uii.ac.id/JEKI/PeerReviewandEditorialProcess

How long does the review process take?
The review process typically takes 4–8 weeks, including initial evaluation, peer review, author revisions, editing, and publication preparation.

Can authors recommend reviewers for their articles?
Yes, authors can recommend reviewers, but the final decision rests with the editorial team.

What are the criteria for article rejection at JEKI?
Articles may be rejected if they do not align with the journal's focus and scope, lack originality, have questionable data quality, or fail to meet template standards.

Do articles published in JEKI receive a DOI?
Yes, each article published in JEKI is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI).

How can I access articles published in JEKI?
Articles are freely accessible on JEKI’s website, as the journal follows an open-access policy.

Does JEKI charge publication fees?
No, JEKI does not charge Article Processing Charges (APC). All costs are covered by the Center for Islamic Economic Studies and Development (P3EI), Universitas Islam Indonesia.

What is JEKI’s publication schedule?
JEKI publishes articles twice a year, in June and December.

How many articles are published in each issue?
Each issue of JEKI publishes 8–10 articles.

Who holds the copyright for articles published in JEKI?
Copyright remains with the authors, but they grant JEKI a license to publish the articles.

What license does JEKI use for published articles?
Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing free distribution with proper attribution to the authors.

Is JEKI indexed in academic databases?
Yes, JEKI is indexed in SINTA, DOAJ, and several other databases. The complete indexing information can be found in https://journal.uii.ac.id/JEKI/AbstractingIndexing

How can I contact the JEKI editorial team?
The editorial team can be contacted via email at [email protected]

Does JEKI provide assistance to authors regarding writing and editing?
JEKI offers limited assistance through its network of editors and reviewers to improve manuscript quality before publication.