Aims & Scope

The IFHAM INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HALAL ECOSYSTEM STUDIES seeks to:

1.       To publish high-quality, peer-reviewed, original research

2.      To provide a scholarly platform for interdisciplinary Halal and Muslim-Friendly studies

3.      To strengthen regional and international academic discourse (ASEAN–China–OIC)

Scopes:

Section Editor Area

Core Coverage

Halal Food Science & Technology

Halal food processing, food safety, hygiene, ingredient sourcing, traceability, authentication, Halal critical control points (HCCP), and technological innovation aligned with Halal requirements.

Halal Business & Industry

Halal business models, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, SME development, international Halal trade, and strategic management.

Halal Logistics & Supply Chain

Halal logistics systems, segregation practices, transportation, warehousing, cold-chain management, cross-border compliance, and digital traceability technologies.

Muslim-Friendly Tourism & Services

Muslim-friendly hotels, tourism development, destination management, service quality, assurance systems, and certification practices.

Halal Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals

Halal cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical products, personal care items, ingredient risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks for non-food Halal sectors.

Halal Fashion & Lifestyle

Modest fashion, textiles, ethical production, branding, marketing, consumer behaviour, and lifestyle industries within the Halal ecosystem.

Islamic Finance & Halal Economy

Shariah-compliant finance, investment instruments, financing for Halal SMEs, financial governance, and risk management. 

Policy, Certification & Governance

Halal standards, certification systems, accreditation, conformity assessment, comparative regulatory studies, and institutional governance

Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Halal production, ESG integration, ethical supply chains, social responsibility, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  

Digitalisation & Innovation

Digital transformation, smart certification systems, data governance, Industry 4.0, and future developments in global Halal and Muslim-Friendly ecosystems.