About the Journal

Welcome to JELS - Exploring the Intersection of Economics, Law and Society

Journal of Economics, Law and Society (ISSN 3029-3189) is a cutting-edge academic platform dedicated to exploring the intricate relationships between economics, law, and society, with a special emphasis on the Islamic finance industry. Journal of Economics, Law and Society (JELS) provides a robust space for rigorous research, insightful analysis, and scholarly discussions on these pivotal subjects.

As an international journal published in Bosnia and Herzegovina, JELS focuses on interdisciplinary research, recognizing the growing importance of interdisciplinary approaches in revitalizing and unifying theory and practice in academia. Our journal facilitates rapid communication and knowledge exchange among global researchers, universities, and academic institutions. It covers the latest developments across various scientific disciplines, encompassing business and management, law, public administration, sociology, anthropology, economics, social work, history, education, psychology, political science, ethics, and more. All submissions undergo a stringent double-blind peer-review process, emphasizing clarity and accessibility for a global audience, without bias toward any particular theories.

JELS offers readers high-quality theoretical and empirical research that seamlessly merges legal and economic perspectives. We welcome articles that enhance our understanding of legal phenomena, judicial decisions, and their economic implications, including theoretical papers rooted in law and economics, case studies, empirical analyses, and experimental investigations. While we do not favor specific topics, we hold a keen interest in new and emerging issues, particularly those related to Islamic finance, as we believe in exploring innovative approaches to financial intermediation.

Our journal’s mission also involves showcasing the diversity of law and economics approaches, with contributions from an international array of authors. With the support of esteemed scholars serving as consulting editors and editorial board members, we aim to provide authors with the opportunity to enhance their work while ensuring a swift and efficient review process.

JELS is dedicated to achieving international prominence, drawing contributions, and addressing issues from diverse legal cultures and theoretical cross-cultural concerns. Furthermore, we actively promote articles and papers that advance research methods across the extensive domain of Islamic economics, business and management, finance, and banking studies. Our readership primarily includes scientific professionals, college educators, PhD students, and other practitioners. The journal exclusively accepts manuscripts in English.

Officially cited as: J Econ Law & Soc

Publication Frequency

Journal of Economics, Law and Society (JELS) is an international, academic, periodic, and double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESREIN) biannually. 

We invite you to explore the dynamic intersection of economics, law, and society with us at JELS and look forward to your valuable contributions to our thriving academic community.