Dr. Hafizah Abdul Rahim Leads Journal of Economics and Financial Affairs as Editor-in-Chief

Journal of Economics and Financial Affairs (JEFA) is honored to welcome Dr. Hafizah Abdul Rahim, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, as the Editor-in-Chief of the journal.

Dr. Rahim is a respected academic with a strong portfolio of research contributions and international scholarly engagement in the fields of economics and finance. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in JEFA’s mission to advance rigorous, policy-relevant, and analytically robust research across economics, financial markets, banking, public finance, development economics, sustainable finance, and related quantitative disciplines.

As Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Rahim will provide strategic intellectual leadership, strengthen the integrity and transparency of the peer-review process, and guide the development of a diverse and globally recognized editorial board. Her vision is expected to elevate publication quality, promote methodological sophistication, and uphold the highest ethical and academic standards.

This leadership transition reflects JEFA’s continued dedication to academic distinction and international visibility. Under Dr. Rahim’s stewardship, the journal will intensify its efforts toward inclusion in leading indexing databases while fostering impactful scholarship that bridges theoretical advancement with real-world economic and financial challenges.

The editorial team and publisher extend their warmest congratulations to Dr. Hafizah Abdul Rahim and look forward to a new chapter of growth, credibility, and global engagement for the Journal of Economics and Financial Affairs.