About the Journal
International Journal of Economics (IJEC), with ISSN: 2961-712X (Online) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by PT Inovasi Pratama Internasional, an independent publisher legally established and registered pursuant to the Decree No. AHU-000770.AH.01.30.Tahun 2021. The journal is dedicated to advancing economics science by publishing high-quality research that contributes to both theoretical development and practical applications across private, public, and non-profit sectors.
The journal provides a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals to disseminate original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and case studies. Through a rigorous peer-review process, the journal promotes academic excellence, innovation, and evidence-based management practices that support organizational effectiveness and sustainable development.
Published quarterly in collaboration with the Institute for Research and Community Service, Institut Agama Islam Padang Lawas, the journal serves as a globally accessible forum for scholarly discussions on contemporary economics issues. It encourages interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate management science with business, economics, information systems, behavioral sciences, communication studies, and public administration.
As an accredited journal in the Science and Technology Index (SINTA), the journal is indexed and abstracted in several reputable databases, including GARUDA, Google Scholar, Crossref, Harvard Library, Smantic Scholar, BASE, Journal Stories, FINNA and EBSCO. The journal has also established international visibility through publications and citations indexed in the Scopus database.
The journal maintains a strong commitment to academic integrity and ethical publishing practices in accordance with the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). By adhering to international publication standards, the journal ensures the quality, originality, and scholarly contribution of all published manuscripts.
With its commitment to open-access principles, the journal provides free and unrestricted access to all published content, supporting global knowledge dissemination and fostering collaboration among researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers. The journal welcomes contributions that offer innovative insights, empirical evidence, theoretical advancements, and practical implications in the field of management science.
For more information regarding manuscript submission, publication ethics, peer-review procedures, and editorial policies, please visit the journal website: https://ejournal.ipinternasional.com/index.php/ijec.
Focus and Scope
The International Journal of Economics (IJEC) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary publication dedicated to advancing theoretical and applied research at the intersection of economics, finance, and administrative sciences. Our primary focus is to publish original, high-quality research that addresses the complex challenges faced by economic units ranging from private enterprises and public organizations to financial institutions within the rapidly evolving global economic landscape. We serve as a critical bridge between cutting-edge academic theory and practical, policy-relevant solutions, aiming to foster innovation and evidence-based decision-making in economic management and governance.
Comprehensive Scope of Topics
The journal invites rigorous contributions that explore, but are not limited to, the following interconnected domains:
| Field | Sub-topics of Interest |
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| Business Administration & Management | Strategic management, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, operations management, and corporate governance. |
| Finance & Financial Economics | Corporate finance, investment analysis, portfolio management, financial markets, behavioral finance, and fintech innovations. |
| Accounting & Auditing | Financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, sustainability reporting, and internal/external auditing practices. |
| Banking & Financial Institutions | Commercial banking, central banking, microfinance, risk management in financial institutions, and regulatory frameworks. |
| Risk Management & Insurance | Enterprise risk management (ERM), financial risk analysis, insurance economics, actuarial science, and catastrophe modeling. |
| Economic Theory & Policy | Microeconomics, macroeconomics, international trade, development economics, and public policy analysis. |
| Islamic Economics & Finance | Islamic banking, Sharia-compliant financial instruments, takaful (Islamic insurance), and Islamic business ethics. |
| Interdisciplinary & Emerging Areas | The intersection of economics with data science, climate change, public administration, and sustainable development goals (SDGs). |
Target Audience and Impact
The IJEC is an invaluable resource for a diverse global audience, including:
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Academics and Researchers: Seeking to disseminate groundbreaking findings and engage with contemporary scholarly debates.
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Practitioners and Consultants: Looking for actionable insights to solve real-world business and financial problems.
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Policymakers and Government Officials: Requiring rigorous, evidence-based research to inform economic policy, regulatory decisions, and public sector reforms.
Distinctive Profile
With its distinctive interdisciplinary profile, the IJEC is committed to becoming an indispensable platform for scholarly discourse, promoting research that is not only theoretically sound but also has a tangible impact on how modern economies and organizations operate and adapt to change.