About the Journal

This is the Proceedings of AISDEE (Annual International Summit on Development and Economic Empowerment), a scholarly publication curated by the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Islamic State University (UIN) Sunan Ampel Surabaya. These proceedings are a culmination of rigorous academic contributions presented during the AISDEE conference, which brings together global and local experts committed to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and ethically grounded development.

Focus and Scope:
The AISDEE Proceedings serve as an interdisciplinary platform for research, policy dialogue, and case studies addressing critical issues in development studies, Islamic economics, socio-economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and faith-based economic systems. It welcomes contributions from academics, practitioners, students, and policymakers aiming to bridge theory and practice.

Open Access Policy:
In alignment with our commitment to knowledge dissemination and academic equity, the AISDEE Proceedings are published under an open access policy. All articles are freely accessible online without subscription or payment, promoting global reach and engagement, especially in underrepresented regions.

Copyright and Licensing:
Authors retain copyright of their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the content with appropriate citation.

Sponsorship and Transparency:
AISDEE is fully funded and supported by the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. No article processing charges (APCs) are imposed on authors. We maintain strict ethical standards, ensuring transparency in review, editorial decisions, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.

Journal History and Archiving:
First published as a formal proceeding in [insert year, e.g., 2022], AISDEE has evolved into an annually indexed collection with growing international visibility. To ensure long-term preservation and accessibility, the AISDEE Proceedings are archived in both LOCKSS and CLOCKSS digital preservation systems.

Privacy Statement:
We respect the privacy of all authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal data is collected solely for editorial purposes and is never shared with third parties without explicit consent, in accordance with standard academic publishing practices and applicable data protection laws.

We thank our contributors, reviewers, and readers for their continued engagement. We hope this publication serves as a valuable resource and catalyst for transformative research, innovation, and policy development in the global pursuit of equitable and empowered societies.