Journal Description

The Kateb International Journal of Economics and Management, published by Kateb University, is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that follows a double-blind review process. It is issued on a biannual basis and provides open access to its full content. The journal specializes in the fields of trade economics, business administration, and public administration, with a focus on both Afghanistan and the broader international context.


The primary mission of the journal is to advance the production and exchange of knowledge in economics and management through the regular publication of high-quality scientific research. It seeks to foster academic collaboration, address contemporary economic and managerial challenges across societies—particularly in Afghanistan—and contribute to the expansion of knowledge frontiers while offering evidence-based solutions for sustainable development.


The journal welcomes both original research articles and review papers from scholars that explore significant aand emerging issues in its areas of focus. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review by other journals.


General Information



  • Title (English): Kateb International Journal of Economics and Management

  • Title (Persian): مجله بین المللی اقتصاد و مدیریت کاتب

  • Publisher/Owner: Kateb University

  • Publishing Body: Kateb University

  • Scope: Trade Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration

  • Peer-Review Model: Double-Blind Review

  • Year of Establishment: 2013 (originally launched as Kateb Scientific Quarterly)

  • Date of National Accreditation: 13/05/2021

  • Accreditation/Rank: Recognized as a National Scientific-Research Journal (Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan)

  • Average Time for Initial Review: Approximately 10 days

  • Average Peer-Review and Acceptance Period: 2–3 months (minimum of two referees)

  • Publication Frequency: Biannual (two issues per year)

  • Languages of Publication: Persian (Dari) and English

  • Format: Electronic and limited print edition

  • Access Policy: Free and Open Access (full text)

  • Print ISSN: 3006-6085

  • Online ISSN: 3006-6093

  • Citation Style: APA (6th Edition)

Volume 1, Issue 1, Spring & Summer 2022
Volume 1, Number : 1
September 21, 2022
Current Issue

Current Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (1404): Vol. 4, No. 1, Spring & Summer 2025

Published: April 14, 2026

Articles

The Impact of Government Health Expenditures on Child Mortality in Afghanistan During the Years (2002–2024)

Sayed Hadi Alimi (1), Musa Farooqi (2)
(1) Development Economics Student, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan. (Corresponding Author) ,
(2) . Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan.
1-16
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3

Examining the Impact of Entrepreneurship on Income Distribution Inequality in Selected South Asian Countries (2003–2023)

Mustafa Ibrahimi (1), Baharuddin Sahil (2)
(1) . Faculty Member, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan. (Corresponding author) ,
(2) Master’s Graduate in Economic Sciences, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan.
17-42
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2

The Impact of Microfinance on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabul (A Case Study of District 13)

Najibullah Arshad (1), Ezatullah Karimi (2), Mohammad Akbar Rasuli (3)
(1) Faculty Member, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan. (Corresponding author) ,
(2) Faculty Member, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan. ,
(3) Master’s Graduate in Development Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan.
43-64
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1

Examining the Relationship Between Employee’s Job Satisfaction and Performance: A Case Study of Administrative Employees at Kabul Education University

Abdulaziz Azad (1), Sayed Abdulsamad Mushtaq (2), Ali Jan Rahimi (3), Abdulsalam Abed (4)
(1) Master’s Degree in Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan. (Corresponding Author). ,
(2) Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kabul University of Education, Kabul, Afghanistan. ,
(3) . Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Policy, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan. ,
(4) Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature, Faculty of Education, Kabul University of Education, Kabul, Afghanistan.
65-82
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13

Meta-Analysis of Factors Influencing Rural Entrepreneurship in Afghanistan

Nawroaz Mozaffari (1), Mohammad Fahim Rahimi (2)
(1) Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan. (Corresponding Author) ,
(2) Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan
83-104
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1

Assessing the Impact of Liquidity on Bank Profitability: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Banks in Afghanistan

Ahmad Samir Enami (1), Ajmal Arian (2)
(1) . Master’s student in Finance and Banking, Faculty of Economics, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan. (Corresponding Author) ,
(2) Assistant Professor, Faculty of Economics, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan.
105-125
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The Impact of Population Growth on Poverty in Southeast Asian Countries (1393-1403)

Surajudin Fetrat (1), Mohammad Ehsan Erfani (2)
(1) Master’s Graduate in Development Economics, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan. (Corresponding Author) ,
(2) Faculty Member, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan.
127-146
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The Impact of Interest Rate, Investment, Inflation and Consumption and on GDP of Selected SAARC Member Countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) from 2001 to 2022

Abdul Zakir Nabil (1), Mohammad Hassan Hassani (2), Farhad Behrangi (3)
(1) . Development Economics Student, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan. (Corresponding Author) ,
(2) . Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan. ,
(3) Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Taj University, Balkh, Afghanistan.
147-161
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The Impact of the Human Development Index, Inflation, and Economic Growth on Unemployment in Afghanistan (2002–2023)

Abdulmatin Nazari (1), Mohammad Fahim Karimi (2)
(1) Student of Ecomomic Sciences, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan. (Corresponding Atuthor) ,
(2) Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan.
163-184
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An Analysis of Afghanistan’s Gross Domestic Product Over the Past Decade and Policy Recommendations for Its Enhancement

Mohammad Jan Rahmani (1)
(1) Faculty Member, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Economics, Khatam Al-Nabieen University, Kabul, Afghanistan.
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2

The Impact of Business Environment on Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of Selected Islamic Countries

Mohammad Rahim Ehsan (1), Ghulam Ali Mohibby (2)
(1) Master’s Student in Economics, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan (Corresponding Author) ,
(2) Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan
205-223
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