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Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Call for Papers

CONFERENCE SCOPE

Theoretical and empirical research papers in Arabic or English that contribute to advancing the Islamic Finance and Economy knowledge creation are invited for submission to the conference in the following related areas, subject to any conditions described in this announcement:

  1. The Role of Islamic Finance in Promoting Environmental Sustainability: A Comparative Analysis
  2. Ethical Investment Strategies in Islamic Finance: Examining the Social and Environmental Impact
  3. Islamic Fintech: Integrating Emerging Technologies with Shariah-Compliant Financial Services
  4. The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Islamic Finance: Opportunities and Challenges
  5. Islamic Sustainable Responsible Investing: Evaluating the Performance and Ethical Standards
  6. Islamic Microfinance: Empowering Underprivileged Communities through Ethical Financial Inclusion
  7. Islamic Finance and Economic Stability: A Comparative Study of Conventional and Islamic Banking Systems
  8. Islamic Financial Instruments for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
  9. Ethical Governance and Risk Management in Islamic Financial Institutions
  10. Islamic Crowdfunding: Bridging the Gap between Social Entrepreneurship and Islamic Finance
  11. Islamic Banking and Financial Inclusion: Exploring Strategies to Reach the Unbanked Population
  12. Islamic Finance and Corporate Social Responsibility: Case Studies from Different Sectors
  13. Technological Innovations in Islamic Capital Markets: Implications for Risk Management and Regulation
  14. Islamic Wealth Management: Balancing Ethical Principles and Financial Growth
  15. Islamic Insurance (Takaful): Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age

Papers beyond these domains which are addressing the broader challenges and upcoming areas of Islamic Economy and Finance are also encouraged and welcomed.

PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • There is no submission fee. 
  • Full paper in Arabic or English should be submitted at:
    • Arabic paper: link
    • English paper: link
  • Length: Not less than 7000 words; Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.0 line spacing (single-spaced); Margin: A4 paper size, 1 inch or 2.5cm
  • Author(s) names, affiliation, correspondence address, and email address should be provided in the title page.
  • Between three to six key words should be mentioned by the author(s).
  • Tables and figures should be placed in their appropriate location in the paper.
  • References should follow APA format.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Full paper submission deadline: 11 August 2023
  • Notification of acceptance: 1 September 2023
  • Conference dates: 15 – 17 October 2023

KEY INFORMATION

  • Financial Support: The conference organizers will cover the expenses associated with visa, flight tickets, and accommodation for selected presenters. 
  • Publication Opportunity: Selected papers of high quality presented at the conference will have the chance to be published by a renowned publishing house as part of an edited book. In the past, selected papers from the last five conferences have been published as edited volumes by esteemed publishers, including Edinburgh University Press, Taylor & Francis (Routledge), Edward Elgar, and Springer-Nature.

ENQUIRY

For any query, kindly contact: zhakim@hbku.edu.qa