About the Journal

GIM International Journal for Economic Sciences Development (GIM-IJESD) is an international scholarly journal published by GIM International Network. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, scholars, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate research findings, theoretical developments, and policy perspectives in the field of economic sciences and development.

GIM-IJESD aims to advance scholarly discussions and contribute to the understanding of contemporary economic challenges through interdisciplinary, empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented research. The journal encourages contributions that explore economic transformation, inclusive development, institutional innovation, financial systems, sustainability, and the interactions between economic activities and broader societal welfare.

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, and other scholarly contributions addressing a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

  1. Economic Development and Growth: Economic growth, structural transformation, inclusive development, poverty reduction, income distribution, and regional economic development.

  2. Islamic Economics and Finance: Islamic banking and finance, Islamic capital markets, Islamic social finance, zakat, waqf, sukuk, financial inclusion, and Sharia-based economic institutions.

  3. Agricultural and Rural Economics: Agricultural economics, agribusiness, food security, agricultural value chains, rural development, and sustainable food systems.

  4. Business, Management, and Entrepreneurship: Business development, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, small and medium-sized enterprises, and organizational performance.

  5. International Trade and Investment: International economics, trade policy, foreign direct investment, global value chains, regional economic integration, and economic competitiveness.

  6. Public Economics and Policy: Fiscal policy, monetary policy, public finance, institutional economics, economic governance, and evidence-based policymaking.

  7. Sustainability and Development Studies: Sustainable development, green economy, circular economy, environmental economics, climate-related economic challenges, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  8. Halal Industry and Islamic Business: Halal industry development, halal supply chains, halal certification, Islamic business practices, and the global halal economy.

  9. Digital Economy and Financial Innovation: Digital transformation, financial technology, digital financial inclusion, e-commerce, and technology-driven economic development.

Types of Contributions

GIM-IJESD considers original research articles and review articles that demonstrate academic rigor, methodological transparency, and meaningful contributions to the relevant body of knowledge. Submissions should provide clear research questions, appropriate theoretical or conceptual foundations, sound analytical approaches, and relevant implications for scholarship, practice, or public policy.

Editorial and Publication Standards

The journal is committed to maintaining academic quality, research integrity, transparency, and responsible scholarly communication. All submissions are subject to editorial assessment and the journal's peer-review procedures. Editorial decisions are guided by the originality, relevance, methodological quality, academic contribution, and ethical standards of each manuscript.

GIM-IJESD welcomes contributions from scholars and researchers worldwide, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and international perspectives on economic sciences and development.