Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)

Indonesia, Afghanistan, Nigeria

We are pleased to present Volume 7, Number 1 (2024) of El Barka: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business, featuring insightful and data-driven studies from diverse international contributors. This edition addresses contemporary issues in Islamic economics and business, such as the roles of awareness, knowledge, and religiosity in shaping public perception of Islamic banking in Afghanistan; the impact of corporate governance on global Islamic banking performance through meta-analysis; and strategic pathways for SME success through entrepreneurial and market orientations. Other articles discuss Sharia fintech development in Indonesia using SWOT analysis, the integration of financial literacy and ethical values to reduce impulsive buying among Generation Z, collaboration between consumer protection agencies and higher education in the digital era, and the contribution of Islamic commercial banks to Indonesia’s GDP. With contributors from Afghanistan, Nigeria, and various Indonesian universities, this issue reflects El Barka’s expanding international presence and commitment to advancing scholarly discourse in Islamic economics and finance.

Published: 2024-07-24

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