IJIFSD Retains Scopus Indexing After Rebranding, Strengthening Global Impact

The Institute also expressed its appreciation to the authors, reviewers, editorial board members and readers whose continued engagement has contributed to the journal’s success.

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) has announced that the International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development (IJIFSD) has successfully retained its Scopus indexing following a mandatory post-rebranding re-evaluation by Elsevier.

The journal, published through a collaborative initiative between IsDBI and the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), was rebranded in September 2024 from the ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance (IJIF). The new title reflects an expanded, interdisciplinary scholarly scope that integrates Islamic finance, sustainability and development-oriented research, while maintaining full publication continuity and academic integrity.

In line with Scopus requirements, the adoption of a new journal title and e-ISSN triggered a formal re-evaluation process. Following its successful completion, Scopus indexing now fully covers all issues published under the IJIFSD title from September 2024 onward. Articles published prior to September 2024 will continue to be indexed under the former journal title, ensuring uninterrupted citation integrity and archival continuity.

Commenting on the milestone, Dr Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General of the IsDB Institute, said the continued Scopus recognition underscores the strength of institutional collaboration between IsDBI and INCEIF.

“The journal serves as a vital knowledge platform through which IsDBI advances rigorous, open-access scholarship that informs policy, supports sustainable development and strengthens the global Islamic finance ecosystem,” he said.

The achievement reflects the journal’s strong academic foundations, robust peer-review processes and growing international reach, supported by established editorial governance at INCEIF and the journal’s official publishing platform.

IsDBI reaffirmed its commitment to supporting high-quality research platforms that advance knowledge at the intersection of Islamic finance and sustainable development, contributing to evidence-based policymaking and global scholarly discourse.

The Institute also expressed its appreciation to the authors, reviewers, editorial board members and readers whose continued engagement has contributed to the journal’s success.

Call to action for researchers and institutions

Scholars, policymakers and practitioners are encouraged to submit interdisciplinary research and engage with IJIFSD as a trusted, Scopus-indexed platform shaping the future of Islamic finance and sustainable development.