Aims

The Journal of Digital Economic Studies (JDES), published by Zamzami Scholar Publishing, Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, is an international peer-reviewed and open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing critical and interdisciplinary studies on the transformation of contemporary economic systems in the era of digitalization. The journal focuses on the development of the Digital Sharia Economy, emphasizing how digital technologies, platform-based markets, financial innovation, and Islamic economic principles shape contemporary economic practices and institutions.

JDES aims to provide a rigorous academic platform for empirical and theoretical discussions on digitally mediated economic transformation, particularly in Muslim societies and emerging economies. The journal seeks to contribute to global scholarly debates on digital economy, Islamic economics, platform governance, financial inclusion, sustainability, and ethical economic development through analytically robust and methodologically rigorous research.

Scope

JDES welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and critical reviews addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Digital Sharia Finance and Islamic Financial Technology
   Including Islamic fintech, digital Islamic banking, blockchain-based Sharia finance, digital payment systems, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and financial innovation in Islamic financial institutions.

2. Halal Digital Economy and Platform-Based Markets
   Covering halal e-commerce, digital marketplaces, platform economy, halal supply chains, digital consumer behavior, and digitally connected halal business ecosystems.

3. Digital Governance of Zakat, Waqf, and Islamic Philanthropy
   Including digital zakat and waqf management, fintech-based Islamic philanthropy, governance transparency, accountability systems, and crowdfunding for social welfare.

4. Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Muslim Societies
   Encompassing startup ecosystems, MSME digitalization, Muslim digital entrepreneurs, innovation management, and technology-driven business transformation.

5. Ethical, Inclusive, and Sustainable Digital Economy
   Addressing socio-economic justice, sustainable digital economy, digital labor, gig economy, ethical governance, and Sharia-oriented approaches to inclusive economic development.

Readership

JDES is intended for academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and graduate students interested in the digital economy, Islamic economics, fintech, digital governance, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development. The journal particularly serves scholars and professionals working in economics, Islamic economics, management, political economy, sociology, communication studies, public policy, information systems, and interdisciplinary digital studies.

The journal also seeks to engage regulators, Islamic financial institutions, halal industry practitioners, digital entrepreneurs, and stakeholders involved in developing ethical and inclusive digital economic ecosystems in both regional and global contexts.

Authorship

JDES welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policy experts from around the world whose works demonstrate theoretical contribution, methodological rigor, empirical originality, and international scholarly relevance. The journal accepts quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, and digital-based research approaches.

Submissions are expected to offer critical insight into contemporary issues related to digital economy and the Digital Sharia Economy while contributing to broader academic discussions on technological transformation, economic governance, sustainability, and socially responsible innovation.