Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Vol 1 No 2 December 2025

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (December 2025)

The International Journal of Economics and Development (IJED) is pleased to present Volume 1, Number 2 (December 2025), continuing its commitment to fostering rigorous academic inquiry and policy-relevant scholarship in the fields of economics, development studies, and public policy. Building upon the foundation established in the inaugural issue, this volume further strengthens IJED’s role as an international platform for interdisciplinary dialogue addressing contemporary economic challenges in both developing and emerging economies.

This issue features peer-reviewed scholarly contributions from authors affiliated with seven distinguished universities across two countries, namely Indonesia and Nigeria. The participating institutions include Lasharan Jaya College of Management Sciences; Faculty of Economics and Business, Bosowa University (Makassar); UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta; Universitas Hasyim Asy’ari Tebuireng; Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya; Universitas KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah (Indonesia); and the Department of Economics, Lagos State University of Education, Oto-Ijanikin Campus, Epe, Lagos State (Nigeria). This diverse institutional representation reflects IJED’s growing international reach and its commitment to promoting cross-national academic collaboration, particularly between Southeast Asia and Africa.

The articles included in this volume address a broad range of economic, financial, legal, and institutional issues that are central to sustainable development. Notable contributions include “A Collaborative Model of Government, Private Sector, and Community in Strengthening the Regional Digital Economy Ecosystem,” which explores multi-stakeholder governance in digital transformation, and “Judicial Interpretation of Murābaḥah Contract Restructuring: A Maqāṣid-Based Review of a Palembang Religious Court Case,” offering a nuanced intersection between Islamic finance, legal reasoning, and maqāṣid al-sharīʿah. Complementing these perspectives are empirical financial and economic analyses such as “Time Series And Cross-Section Analysis On The Financial Performance Of PT Matahari And PT ACE Hardware For The 2021–2024 Period,” “Trade Liberalization And Poverty In West African Countries: Feasible Generalized Least Square Method Analysis,” and “The Effect Of Dividend Per Share And Profitability On Stock Prices: Evidence From Panel Data Of Property And Real Estate Companies Listed On The Indonesia Stock Exchange (2019–2023).” Collectively, the articles in this issue contribute valuable empirical findings, methodological approaches, and theoretical reflections on the dynamics of digital economies, financial markets, trade policy, poverty reduction, and Islamic economic jurisprudence. They highlight the importance of institutional synergy, legal certainty, financial transparency, and inclusive policy frameworks in promoting sustainable and equitable economic development across different regional contexts.

The Editorial Board warmly invites academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to engage with the scholarship presented in this volume. As IJED continues to evolve, the journal remains dedicated to publishing research that bridges theory and practice, encourages interdisciplinary perspectives, and advances evidence-based policy discourse. We welcome future submissions that offer innovative insights and global perspectives on economics and development in an increasingly interconnected world.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71305/ijed.v1i2
Published: 2025-12-31

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