Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research

Aims & Scope

The journal provides a dynamic forum for the advancement of accounting and business knowledge based on Shari’ah and Islamic activities that have an impact on the welfare of society.

JIABR publishes articles on the interplay between Islamic business ethics, accounting, auditing and governance, in promoting accountability, socio-economic justice (adl) and everlasting success (al-falah).

It seeks to inform, among others, current theoretical and empirical research and practice in Islamic accounting, auditing and corporate governance, management of Islamic organizations, accounting regulation and policy for Islamic institutions, Shari’ah auditing and corporate governance, financial and non-financial performance measurement and disclosure in Islamic institutions and organizations.

All styles of research, theoretical and empirical, case studies, practice-based papers and research notes that are well written and falling within the journal's scope, are generally welcomed by the journal.

Scope/Coverage Development of accounting, auditing and corporate governance concepts based on Shari’ah Socio-political influence on accounting and auditing regulation and policy making for Islamic financial institutions and organizations Historical perspectives on Islamic accounting, auditing and financial management Critical analysis on issues and challenges on accounting disclosure and measurement, Shari’ah audit and corporate governance Controls and risks in Islamic organizations Financial and non-financial performance measurement and disclosure.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.424

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	37

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13257

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1057

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Determinants of corporate social responsibility disclosure: the case of Islamic banks

  Citation: 233

  Authors: Sayd, M., Roman

• Determinants of customers' intention to use Islamic personal financing

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Hanudin, Abdul, Stephen, Ang

• Determinants of financial performance of Islamic banks: an intellectual capital perspective

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Tasawar, Roszaini

• The bibliometric analysis of Islamic banking and finance

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Paolo Pietro, Buerhan, Denisa, Federico

• A framework to analyse the efficiency and governance of <i>zakat</i> institutions

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Norazlina Abd., Abdul

• Applying the TOE framework in the Halal warehouse adoption study

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Abdul Hafaz, Yuserrie, Ramayah

• Do Muslims intend to participate in Islamic insurance?

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Maizaitulaidawati, Asmak

• Islamic banking and economic growth in GCC &amp; East Asia countries

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Rosylin, Mejda

• Islamic social finance: a literature review and future research directions

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Laura Aibolovna, Rimma, Nasim Shah

• Do board characteristics affect bank performance? Evidence from the Bahrain Islamic banks

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Abdelaziz, Houssem, Rim, Houda

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