The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) is pleased to announce that the International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development (IJIFSD), published through a collaborative initiative with the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), continues to be indexed in the Scopus database following a successful post-rebranding re-evaluation.
The Journal was rebranded from the ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance (IJIF) in September 2024 to reflect an expanded interdisciplinary scholarly scope integrating Islamic finance, sustainability, and development-oriented research, while preserving full publication continuity and academic integrity.
In line with Scopus requirements, the rebranded Journal underwent a mandatory re-evaluation process by Elsevier. As a result of the successful review, Scopus indexing now covers all issues published under the new title from September 2024 onward. Articles published prior to that date remain indexed under IJIF, ensuring uninterrupted citation integrity and archival permanence.
Commenting on the milestone, Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General of IsDBI, emphasized that the continued Scopus indexing reflects the strength of collaboration between IsDBI and INCEIF. He noted that the Journal serves as a key knowledge platform for advancing rigorous, open-access scholarship that informs policy, supports sustainable development, and strengthens the global Islamic finance ecosystem.
“This milestone underscores the Journal’s strong academic foundations, rigorous peer-review processes, and growing international impact,” Dr. Al-Suwailem said.
“It highlights our commitment to producing high-quality research platforms at the intersection of Islamic finance and sustainable development.”
IsDBI expressed gratitude to the Journal’s authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and readers for their continued engagement and support.
*Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).
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