Forum Akademisi dan Dosen Peneliti (FAST)
The Moral Values of Children’s Storybooks Entitled Tom Sawyer, Little Woman and Robinson Crusoe to Develop Character Education to Elementary School Students
Moral values are ones regarding teachings about good life behavior based on certain views of life or religion. Moral values are important to teach in order to build good character. This study aims to analyze the moral values conveyed in children's story books entitled Tom Sawyer, Little Woman, and Robinson Crusoe, to develop character education for elementary school students. This research uses a library research design. The procedure of this research such as reading, taking notes, data classification, and data analysis. As a result, there are three triangulations: triangulation of sources, triangulation of data collection methods, and triangulation of time. After that, the snippet of the story containing moral values was written by the researcher according to the title of the related book. The data found on tables based on story snippets and moral values with different tables for each book. The research finding showed that each story excerpt contains moral values. The moral values contained in the three storybooks include trust, honesty, hard work, prohibition of lying, dynamic, positive thinking, generosity, self-esteem, trustworthiness, patience, adaptability, religion, self-confidence, beneficial to others. Moral stories create opportunities for children to learn meaningful lessons as well as in achieving broader learning, where they can show compassion and empathy to one another and at the same time be part of a community, creating positive change.
Copyright (c) 2026 Naufal Luthfi Afif Habibullah, Tri Rini Widiarti (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Examining Customer Experience and Brand Engagement as Drivers of Customer Loyalty toward Grab Transportation in Makassar City
This investigation aims to analyse the examining of customer experience and brand engagement on the loyalty of Grab transportation customers in Makassar City using a quantitative approach through questionnaire distribution and multiple linear regression analysis. The regression results show a customer experience coefficient of 0.363 and a brand engagement coefficient of 0.793, indicating a positive effect on customer loyalty. The t-test also proves that customer experience is greatly impacted with a t-value of 7.997 (p = 0.001), and brand engagement is significant with a t-value of 12.866 (p = 0.001). Furthermore, the F test shows the simultaneous effect of both variables with an F count of 118.09 more than the F table of 3.10 (p = 0.001). The coefficient of determination R² of 0.962 indicates that both variables explain 96.2% of the variation in customer loyalty.
Copyright (c) 2025 Adriana, Johannes Baptista Halik, Jerliyen Pramita Londong (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Multi-aspect Sustainability Assessment of Tourism Development in Berau Regerency, East Kalimantan
Tourism development in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, plays a strategic role in driving post-extractive economic transformation by fostering marine and nature tourism. However, pressure on environmental carrying capacity, inequality in economic benefits, limited infrastructure and technology, and disparities in community social capacity pose serious challenges to the sustainability of regional tourism. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the sustainability level of Berau Regency's tourism development through a Multi-aspect Sustainability Analysis (MSA) approach that encompasses ecological, economic, infrastructure, and technology, and social aspects. The study used a quantitative-descriptive approach with 30 expert respondents selected through purposive sampling, including government officials, academics, tourism practitioners, and community representatives. The analysis was conducted using the Exsimpro tool to calculate the sustainability index, determine sustainability status, identify leverage factors, and simulate future conditions (leveraged condition). The results indicate that, in general, Berau Regency's tourism development falls into the less sustainable to borderline sustainable status category for all aspects studied. Ecological, infrastructure, and technology, and social aspects are at the limits of sustainability, while economic aspects show the greatest potential for improvement and are most responsive to strategic interventions. Key levers include environmental carrying capacity, tourism's economic contribution and growth, transportation accessibility, and human resource capacity and community empowerment. These findings underscore the need for an integrated, adaptive, and priority-based cross-sectoral tourism management strategy to drive the transformation toward competitive, inclusive, and sustainable tourism
Copyright (c) 2026 Dede Aprylasari, Yoga Toyibulah, Agung Enggal Nugroho , Siti Azizah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Underage Marriage in Maqashid Sharia Review: Reconstructing the Understanding of Contemporary Islamic Law
Underage marriage is still a concerning phenomenon in Indonesia despite the regulation of Law No. 16 of 2019 which sets a minimum age limit of 19 years. This study aims to analyze the law of underage marriage in the perspective of maqashid sharia and formulate a reconstruction of a more contextual understanding of contemporary Islamic law. The research uses a juridical-normative method with an analytical qualitative-descriptive approach. Primary data sources include the Qur'an, Hadith, classical and contemporary fiqh books, and laws and regulations. The data analysis technique uses the ushul fiqh approach with the maqashid sharia theoretical framework of Imam Ash-Syatibi. The results show that underage marriage is contrary to the fundamental principles of maqashid sharia, specifically: (1) hifdzun nafs because it threatens the physical and mental health of children; (2) hifdzun 'aql because it inhibits the right to education and cognitive development; (3) hifdzun nasl because it increases the risk of mother-child mortality and stunting; and (4) it fails to realize the purpose of marriage, namely sakinah, mawaddah, warahmah. This study concludes that although there is no explicit prohibition in the text, early marriage must be prevented because its madarat is greater than its maslahat. The reconstruction of contemporary Islamic legal understanding must be based on a contextual approach that integrates maqashid sharia with the findings of modern science to realize the true benefit for children.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dede Rohayati (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Implementation of Corruption Crime from the Perspective of Tafsir and Hadith
The crime of corruption is an extraordinary crime that has a broad impact on the morality of the nation, social justice, and the sustainability of national development. In the Islamic perspective, corruption is not only seen as a violation of positive law, but also as an act of great sin that contains elements of betrayal of trust and creates social damage (fasad fil-ardh). Therefore, handling corruption is not sufficient through legal instruments alone, but also requires a moral and spiritual approach based on the values of the Qur'an and hadith. This article aims to examine the implementation of corruption crimes in the perspective of tafsir and hadith by examining Qur'anic verses related to the concepts of ghulul (betrayal), risywah (bribery), sariqah (theft), and hirabah (robbery), as well as traditions that condemn similar behavior. This study uses a normative qualitative approach with thematic interpretation (mauḍu'i) and hadith analysis methods to find Islamic universal values in the prevention and eradication of corruption. The results of the study show that the implementation of the crime of corruption in the perspective of tafsir and hadith is a moral and spiritual deviation that is contrary to Islamic teachings. The Qur'an describes corruption through the terms ghulul (embezzlement), risywah (bribery), which will cause fasad fil-ardh (damage), all of which indicate the unauthorized deprivation of other people's rights. QS. Al-Baqarah: 188 prohibits consuming wealth through unlawful means, while the Hadith narrated by Bukhari No. 3196 emphasizes severe punishment for the perpetrators. Corruption is a grave sin that violates the principles of trust and justice, so its eradication must be through strict law enforcement and moral guidance based on the values of the Qur'an and hadith.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nurman Akhmadi, Sahrul Hanafi, Ahmad Hasan Ridwan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Transformation of Economic Behavior in the Digital Era: An Analysis of the Impact of Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion on Economic Decision Making
This study explores how financial literacy and financial inclusion influence economic decision-making in the digital era. By examining the integration of digital financial tools, online banking services, and mobile financial applications, individuals can make more informed, efficient, and strategic economic choices. Financial literacy equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to understand, evaluate, and manage financial products. In contrast, financial inclusion ensures equitable access to formal financial services, reducing vulnerability to economic risks. The study also highlights how digital platforms amplify both opportunities and challenges, including information overload, digital inequality, and cybersecurity risks. Implementing strategies to improve financial literacy and expand financial inclusion through education, policy support, and user-friendly digital solutions can foster responsible financial behavior, promote sustainable economic participation, and enhance personal and societal financial well-being. Ultimately, aligning financial knowledge, inclusive access, and digital capabilities transforms economic behavior, enabling individuals to make data-driven decisions that support long-term financial stability and growth.
Copyright (c) 2025 Slamet Pamuji, Pooja Basu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Transformational Leadership and Organizational Culture as Determinants of Sustainable Performance: A Strategic Management
This study investigates the role of transformational leadership and organizational culture as key determinants of sustainable performance within organizations from a strategic management perspective. By integrating transformational leadership practices such as inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration with strong organizational culture, organizations can enhance operational efficiency, innovation, and long-term performance outcomes. The study highlights how the alignment of leadership style and cultural values fosters employee engagement, adaptive decision-making, and the effective implementation of strategic objectives. While these factors can drive sustainable performance, challenges may arise, including cultural resistance, misalignment between leadership and organizational values, and insufficient mechanisms to measure long-term outcomes. A strategic, phased approach emphasizing the development of leadership competencies, reinforcement of supportive cultural practices, and the use of integrated performance metrics can overcome these barriers and promote continuous improvement. Ultimately, transformational leadership combined with a robust organizational culture contributes not only to enhanced efficiency and performance but also to sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and a culture of excellence.
Copyright (c) 2025 Slamet Pamuji, Deepak R Gupta (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Strategies for Implementing Anti-Corruption Culture Education In Higher Education To Reduce Corruption In Indonesia
Indonesia is ranked 115th in the most corrupt countries based on the Transparency International the Global Coalition Against Corruption report in 2023, scoring 34 out of 180 countries. Decree of the Head of PPSDMK No. HK.02.05 / I / III / 2/06238/2014 concerning the Implementation of Anti-Corruption Education and Culture in the Health Worker Education Environment of the Ministry of Health. The purpose of the study was to determine the learning methods, student perceptions and strategies for anti-corruption education at universities to suppress corruption in Indonesia. The research approach used empirical juridical, namely field research, descriptive specifications and qualitative data. The sample of students of the DIII Midwifery Study Program in North Tapanuli was 113 people (total sampling). The location of the study was the DIII Midwifery Study Program in North Tapanuli, Poltekkes, Ministry of Health, Medan. The results of the study, the most effective method in PBAK with case studies, students have the perception of being Agents of Change and can form anti-corruption characters and most students agree with the strategy to suppress corruption in Indonesia with PBAK in universities.
Copyright (c) 2025 Hetty W.A Panggabean, Janner Simamora, Ganda A.Simbolon, Sulastry Pakpahan, Juana L. Simbolon (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Addressing The Mental Health Needs of Non-Local University Students: Gaps and Recommendations
Living away from home during university years presents both opportunities and emotional challenges for students. This study aims to explore the mental health experiences of students who reside far from their families while pursuing higher education. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 students aged 18-22 years, purposively selected from various faculties. Thematic analysis revealed several recurring issues, including homesickness, social isolation, academic pressure, and limited access to mental health services. Many participants reported difficulties in adapting to independent living, especially when emotional support from family was unavailable. Students also expressed hesitation in utilizing available university counseling services due to stigma and lack of information. However, those who maintained regular communication with their families or developed peer support networks exhibited better emotional resilience. These findings suggest that emotional well-being is strongly connected to social relationships, living environment, and institutional support systems. The study recommends that universities implement proactive strategies such as emotional wellness workshops, inclusive peer networks, and improved promotion of mental health services. Strengthening mental health support is essential for enhancing both academic performance and the overall quality of life for students living away from home.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ruth Kusumaning Ayu, Zefa Prada Amelia, Saurina Angelina, Hayu Astuti (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Enhancing Ethical Awareness Among Nursing Students in the Digital Age to Prevent Code Violations
The rapid advancement of digital technology in healthcare has transformed the way nursing students access information, communicate, and practice clinically. While digitalization offers numerous benefits, it also introduces ethical challenges related to confidentiality, professionalism, and online conduct. This study explores the role of ethical education in helping nursing students prevent ethical code violations in the digital era. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with data collected from 15 nursing students through semi-structured interviews and document analysis. The findings indicate that ethical education enhances students' ethical reasoning, digital responsibility, and awareness of legal implications. Participants reported that ethical education enabled them to critically reflect on their actions, particularly in online environments where ethical boundaries are often ambiguous. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating ethical values continuously throughout the nursing curriculum, rather than treating it as a standalone course. Key factors such as institutional support, curriculum relevance, and educator role modeling were identified as essential in promoting ethical behavior. The results underscore the need for enhanced ethical education in nursing programs to ensure that graduates are not only clinically proficient but also ethically responsible in their digital and professional interactions.
Copyright (c) 2025 Angelina Azi Meze, Dewi Yustiani, Dwi Rejeki Manoppo, Latifatul Umaroh (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Financial Evaluation and Social Impact of Community-Based Health Projects: A Case Study of the XYZ Indonesia Foundation
This study assesses the financial feasibility and social impact of a community-based health initiative by the XYZ Indonesia Foundation, which provides free HIV testing to key populations. Using evaluative analysis and descriptive quantitative methods, the research applies financial indicators such as Payback Period (PP), Accounting Rate of Return (ARR), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Results show a PP of 4.28 years, an ARR of 14.01 percent, a negative NPV of Rp 246,530,081, an IRR of 7.26 percent, and a PI of 0.885, indicating the project is not financially viable. Despite this, the initiative delivers significant social benefits, including improved access to health services for vulnerable groups, reduced HIV-related stigma, and greater community engagement. Although the project does not achieve commercial viability, its social value supports continued investment through social funding, public-private partnerships, and enhanced program governance.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rahmat Saleh (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Determinants of The Muslim Community’s Interest in Paying Professional Zakat in DKI Jakarta
In this research, not all Muslim communities in DKI Jakarta can be classified as muzaki (an individual who pays zakat, a mandatory charitable contribution in Islam, to those who are eligible to receive it), as they have not met the minimum asset threshold established. However, this does not diminish the interest of the Muslim community in DKI Jakarta in paying zakat. The research involved 160 respondents from the Muslim community in DKI Jakarta, utilizing purposive sampling for data collection. The results indicate that only the digital payment variable does not significantly affect the interest of the Muslim community in paying professional zakat. In contrast, the variables of income, altruism, environment, attitude, norms, and behavior all have a significant positive impact on the interest of the Muslim community in paying professional zakat.
Copyright (c) 2025 Abid Abdillah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Challenges and Responsibilities of Nursing Students as Professional Citizens in Healthcare Services
This paper explores the challenges and responsibilities of nursing students as professional citizens within the healthcare system. In an era marked by rapid health transitions, social inequality, and digital transformation, nursing students are expected not only to acquire clinical competence but also to demonstrate civic engagement and social accountability. Through a literature review approach, this study examines the roles of nursing students in promoting health equity, advocating for community welfare, and influencing healthcare policy. The findings reveal that nursing students face several obstacles in fulfilling their civic duties, including limited curriculum content, lack of institutional support, and academic pressures. However, when properly guided and supported, they can become key agents of change in addressing health disparities, strengthening community trust, and promoting ethical healthcare practices. The paper concludes that integrating citizenship education into nursing programs is essential for producing socially responsible healthcare professionals who are capable of responding to both individual and collective health needs. This study contributes to the broader understanding of how nursing education can be designed to prepare future nurses not only as caregivers but also as advocates, educators, and civic leaders in public health.
Copyright (c) 2025 Firdaus Edo Putranto, Renaka Wawang Siwijalu, Ronal Poteplaza, Ludowikus Amabel (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Citizenship Education as A Strategy to Prevent Health Hoaxes Among Nursing Students
The proliferation of health-related misinformation in the digital era underscores the strategic role of Civic Education in shaping the character and critical awareness of nursing students. Positioned at the intersection of health communication and public trust, nursing students are not only susceptible to digital misinformation but also bear the ethical responsibility of serving as credible information disseminators. This study explores the potential of Civic Education to enhance ethical reasoning, social responsibility, and critical literacy among nursing students, thereby equipping them to counter health hoaxes effectively. Employing a literature review approach, this research highlights the importance of integrating civic values such as critical thinking, digital citizenship, and moral responsibility into nursing education. The findings suggest that fostering reflective and analytical competencies within Civic Education can empower nursing students to verify information objectively, resist disinformation, and act as agents of change in cultivating a health-literate and hoax-resilient society. The internalization of civic values is thus a crucial foundation for developing health professionals who are not only technically proficient but also socially accountable and ethically grounded.
Copyright (c) 2025 Honest Valiant Arsana, Titis Raditia, Arya Rahmanda, Panji Maulana (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Islamic Economic Model as a Solution for Achieving Sustainable Development: Social and Environmental Impacts
Sustainable development has become a global agenda that demands integration between a growing economy, social justice, and environmental preservation. In facing challenges, Islamic economics offers a holistic solution with sharia principles that emphasize social justice, environmental responsibility, and wise management of natural resources. This article aims to analyze the contribution of Islamic economics to achieving sustainable development objectives, focusing on the social and environmental impacts generated. Research. This approach uses qualitative and analytical literature to study the role of instruments in Islamic economics, such as zakat, waqf, and green sukuk, in support of achieving the objective of sustainable development. Research results show that zakat plays an important role in alleviating poverty and reducing social inequality, waqf supports projects that are socially friendly and have a positive impact on the environment, while green sukuk contributes to funding energy-focused, renewable, and conservation projects. Applying Sharia principles in Islamic economics also encourages management to adopt a power-efficient nature, reducing pollution, and ensuring environmental sustainability. This article concludes that integrating Islamic economics in policy development can speed up the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), giving more solutions for a fair, inclusive, and friendly environment. For that, there is a need to strengthen the implementation of supportive policies in Islamic economics and utilize more of the instruments of Islamic economics to push for a sustainable, fair, and friendly economic environment.
Copyright (c) 2025 Teti Marlina (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Dynamics of Conflict in Public Policy Formulation: A Behavioral and Stakeholder Perspective
Conflict in public policy formulation is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon that reflects clashes of interest among stakeholders and encompasses individual behavioral dynamics, institutional positions, and the surrounding governance structures. This study aims to analyze the behavioral dimensions of conflict in the policy formulation process by integrating the behavioral conflict and stakeholder theory. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through literature studies and policy document analysis. Data analysis was conducted through reduction, presentation, and interpretation processes. The findings reveal that conflict in public policy formulation is triggered by diverging interests and limited actor capacities, politically driven external pressures, and high cognitive heterogeneity. Six behavioral dimensions of conflict—internal, external, cognitive heterogeneity, behavioral repertoire, conflict response, and attachment dynamics—were identified as influencing the escalation and resolution of conflict within the policy context. Furthermore, power imbalances among stakeholders contribute to structural conflicts that hinder the realization of inclusive deliberative processes. The discussion highlights the strategic role of public administration in creating collaborative spaces, facilitating inter-party dialogue, and designing conflict resolution mechanisms grounded in values of participation, accountability, and transparency. Therefore, strengthening institutional capacity and designing collaborative governance structures are urgently needed to enhance public policy legitimacy and sustainability. These findings offer conceptual contributions to understanding conflict in public policy and its implications for more responsive and inclusive public administration practices.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammad Fajrus Shodiq, Muhammad Hakam Biqy (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Algorithmic Boss: Communication Challenges in Organizations Using AI-Driven Management Systems
This study explores the communication challenges organizations face when adopting AI-driven management systems, a growing trend in digital transformation. The integration of algorithmic management, where AI systems autonomously handle tasks such as scheduling, performance tracking, and decision-making, has led to a shift in traditional communication flows. This research aims to investigate how these systems alter organizational communication, focusing on the implications for employee engagement, feedback mechanisms, and decision-making processes. Using a qualitative approach with multiple case studies across the logistics, e-commerce, and digital services sectors, data was collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that algorithmic management systems reduce communication to one-way, impersonal directives, resulting in emotional dissonance, alienation, and ambiguity among employees. Informal communication networks emerge as critical spaces for meaning-making and restoring agency. The study concludes that while algorithmic systems optimize efficiency, they must be designed to incorporate dialogic processes and feedback loops to preserve organizational cohesion and trust. This research highlights the need for more communicatively informed approaches to algorithmic management that balance efficiency with relational dynamics.
Copyright (c) 2025 Arief Ruslan, Rahmat Saleh (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Linguistic Manipulation in Gendered Political Campaigns: A Pragmatic Analysis of Suggestion in the Discourse of Female Leadership in Indonesia
This study investigates the practice of linguistic manipulation in political campaigns by female figures in Indonesia, focusing on the use of suggestive strategies in constructing leadership discourse. The research is grounded in the assumption that women in politics face challenges in establishing authority amid gender-biased social expectations. To address these challenges, female political actors tend to rely on persuasive yet indirect language, employing suggestive structures that operate implicitly through context. The study aims to identify the forms and distribution of suggestive strategies and to describe how they function in framing authority, trust, and emotional connection with the public. Employing a qualitative approach supported by corpus analysis using AntConc software version 4.2.0, the study adopts Relevance Theory and Hypnotic Language Pattern as its theoretical framework, providing a conceptual basis for analyzing implicit meanings and the persuasive power of suggestion in political communication. Primary data were drawn from transcripts of speeches, public debates, and social media posts by Indonesian female politicians, while secondary data included online media articles and public documentation. Features such as Word List, Collocates, Concordance, and N-Grams were utilized to identify frequency, collocation patterns, contextual distribution, and suggestive phrase structures. Manual coding was conducted based on ten categories of linguistic suggestion, validated through a Cohen’s Kappa test (κ = 0.86), indicating a very high level of agreement. The findings reveal that presupposition accounted for 29.3% of all suggestive utterances, followed by embedded commands (21.7%), vague language (14.6%), and universal quantifiers (12.1%). Tag questions and double binds contributed 7.9% and 6.4%, respectively, while the remainder was distributed among truisms, implied cause-effect, and comparative deletion. Suggestive utterances were most prevalent in public speech texts (46.5%), followed by social media posts (33.2%) and media quotations (20.3%). Contextual distribution showed that suggestive strategies were intensively employed in the opening and closing segments of campaigns, as well as in parts emphasizing emotional proximity and calls to action.
Copyright (c) 2025 Arum Priadi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Halal Industry Transformation in the Era of Globalization: Uniting Local Values in the Global Market
This article discusses the transformation of Indonesia's halal industry in the face of the challenges and opportunities of globalization, emphasizing the importance of integrating local values as a competitive strength. Amid the growing global demand for halal products, Indonesia holds a strategic position as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. However, Indonesia's halal industry competitiveness is still limited by the dominance of regulatory approaches and weak innovation based on culture. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature review and case study approach, such as small-medium enterprises (SMEs) producing herbal medicine in Pasuruan and the Peh-Preneur community in Kediri. The findings indicate that local wisdom such as mutual cooperation, sustainability, and honesty in production can be a distinguishing element in branding halal products that align with global consumer trends. Furthermore, digitalization plays a crucial role in boosting visibility and market penetration for products based on local values. This article recommends that government policies prioritize local values in halal certification programs and encourage industry players to leverage cultural narratives in product and marketing strategies. The integration of regulation, innovation, and local wisdom is expected to create an inclusive halal industry ecosystem that is highly competitive and deeply rooted in the nation's identity amid a homogeneous global market.
Copyright (c) 2025 Saipul Haq https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Technology for Financial Inclusion to Strengthen Women’s Economic Empowerment in China and Indonesia
Throughout the globe, women's access to finance is disproportionally less than men's. However, technology's emergence has allowed women to strengthen financial inclusion. The combination of digitalization and internet connection has born financial technology (Fintech), which all can access. This paper discusses the impact of Fintech in strengthening financial inclusion as a means for women's economic empowerment through the analysis of Fintech development in China and Indonesia. This paper selects Indonesia and China as both countries have similar proliferation on Fintech, and to some extent, both Fintech developments are influenced by one another. This paper uses a literature review methodology to explore Fintech development and practices that occurred in the two countries. This paper uses published journals, reports, and online articles as primary sources.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammad Aziz (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Revitalization of Islamic Education as a Strategy for Shaping an Adaptive Qur'anic Generation in the VUCA Era
This article explores the revitalization of Islamic education in the context of the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) era, emphasizing its critical role in shaping an adaptive, Qur'anic generation. As the world faces rapid changes and challenges, it is crucial for Islamic education to evolve and remain relevant, balancing intellectual knowledge with the development of strong moral and spiritual character. This study highlights the importance of integrating Qur'anic values into the curriculum to produce individuals who are not only academically proficient but also morally grounded, capable of navigating a dynamic global environment. Additionally, the paper discusses the significant role of technology in enhancing Islamic education by expanding access to learning and fostering interactive, flexible educational experiences. The research utilizes a qualitative descriptive method with a literature review approach, analyzing various sources to identify patterns and strategies for strengthening Islamic education. The findings suggest that revitalizing the Islamic education curriculum to integrate Qur'anic values and technological tools is essential for preparing youth to meet global challenges while preserving their Islamic identity and ethical principles. This study offers insights into how Islamic education can adapt to the modern world, ensuring that future generations are not only knowledgeable but also ethical, responsible, and equipped to contribute positively to society.
Copyright (c) 2025 Abdul Razak https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Leadership Communication and Organizational Culture: A Communicative Constitution of Organizations Perspective
This study explores the role of leadership communication in shaping organizational culture through the lens of the Communicative Constitution of Organizations (CCO) theory. While previous studies often treat leadership and culture as separate organizational elements, this research positions communication as the core mechanism that constitutes both. The objective of this study is to examine how leaders’ communicative practices—ranging from narrative construction to discursive interactions—actively create, maintain, and transform organizational culture. Employing a qualitative case study method, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis within a values-based organization. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify communicative patterns that reflect the enactment of leadership and the constitution of cultural values. The findings indicate that leadership communication does not merely reflect organizational culture but functions as its constitutive force, particularly through symbolic narratives, strategic language, and everyday interactions that reinforce shared meanings. Furthermore, the study reveals how organizational members co-author these cultural narratives through engagement with leadership discourse. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of viewing leadership as a communicative process that continuously shapes organizational reality. This study contributes to the development of communicative organizational theory and offers practical implications for leaders aiming to build strong, value-driven organizational cultures through intentional and inclusive communication
Copyright (c) 2025 Iman Sumarlan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0