Bukhori: Kajian Ekonomi dan Keuangan Islam

A Halal Characteristic of Behavioral Intention and Its Implication to the Purchase

Siti Wardah Pratidina Nasution — 2025-07-03

Purpose: This study proposes to examine and prove empirically about influence of Halal Characteristic consist of Halal Awareness and Halal Logo on the Behavioral Intention of Halal Food Product.

Methodology/Approach: The research period taken throughout 2024 until the end of the year has the potential to be biased when obtaining information from respondents. Moreover, the extent of the study is consumers in Medan City, Indonesia. Sampling criteria use a purposive technique.

Results/Findings: The halal characteristic from awareness and logo have a positive and insignificant influence on Behavioral Intention and Purchase Intention of Halal Food. Behavioral Intention has a positive and significant influence on the Behavioral Intention and Purchase Intention of Halal Food in Medan City, Indonesia.

Conclusions: Halal awareness and logos have no significant effect, while behavioral intention strongly drives purchase intention. Broader scope and added variables are recommended for future research.

Limitations: The study period taken throughout 2024 until the end of the year has the potential to be biased when obtaining information from respondents. In addition, the scope of this study is limited to only consumers in Medan City, Indonesia.

Contribution: This study is expected to be beneficial for consumers who want to take an attitude, desire, or intention to buy halal food. Then, an entrepreneur can use this as information in evaluating their business strategies.

Assessment, Ujrah, and Promotion Influence on Islamic Gold Pawn Decisions in Baturaja

Diska Riani — 2025-07-03

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the influence of estimated value, ujrah (service fee), and promotional activities on the use of Islamic gold pawn (rahn) financing products at the Baturaja Islamic Pawnshop. Design/methodology/approach: This study investigates the partial and simultaneous effects of these variables and identifies the most dominant factor influencing customer decisions.

Methodology/approach: This research employs a descriptive quantitative method using primary data collected through questionnaires distributed to 98 respondents who are active customers of Pegadaian Syariah Baturaja. Additional data were obtained from documentation and observations. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, applying the Slovin formula with a 10% margin of error. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 25.

Results/findings: The results indicate that the estimated value, ujrah, and promotion each have a positive and significant effect on the use of Islamic gold pawn financing products. Simultaneously, the three variables significantly influenced customers’ decisions to choose the rahn product. The adjusted R-square value of 0.826 demonstrates that 82.6% of the variance in product usage can be explained by these variables.

Conclusions: The findings suggest that higher estimated values, lower ujrah, and more effective promotional efforts positively impact customer interest in Islamic gold pawn products.

Limitations: This study was limited to one branch, potentially affecting its generalizability across different regions.

Contribution: The findings provide valuable insights for improving marketing strategies and expanding customer engagement with Islamic financial products, particularly Rahn.

Employee Performance in Islamic Economics: AIS, Work Discipline, Organizational Culture and Incentives

Viki Anggrayani — 2025-07-10

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the effect of accounting information systems, work discipline, organizational culture, and incentives on employee performance from the perspective of Islamic Economics (a study on PT Tunas Dwipa Matra Raden Intan).

Methodology/approach: This study used a quantitative approach. Sample selection in this study was performed using a purposive sampling technique, which obtained 30 samples.

Results: The results of this study prove that accounting information systems, work discipline, organizational culture, and incentives partially or simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on employee performance in PT Tunas Dwipa Matra. Obtained the value of The coefficient of determination (R Square) was 0.840, which shows that 84% of the variation in the dependent variable can be explained by the independent variables together.

Conclusions: Accounting systems, discipline, culture, and incentives improve performance but face issues of teamwork and fairness. Aligning with Islamic values, the company should enhance its systems and apply just, transparent rewards.

Limitations: The scope of this study was limited to the influence of accounting information systems, work discipline, organizational culture, and incentives; therefore, other factors that could potentially affect employee performance beyond these variables were not included in the analysis.

Contribution: This research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the influence of accounting information systems, work discipline, organizational culture, and incentives on employee performance at PT. Tunas Dwipa Matra, with an Islamic economic perspective that provides a dimension of ethics and Shariah values in its analysis.

The Role of Islamic Fintech in Sustainable Finance: Inclusion and Digitalization

Niswa Kamila — 2025-07-10

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effect of arm muscle training on improving chest pass skills in basketball, a fundamental technique essential for effective ball distribution between players.

Methodology/Approach: A literature review method was employed by examining 18 scientific sources, including national and international journals and academic books published between 2004 and 2024. Thematic content analysis was used to identify the relationship between arm muscle training and chest pass proficiency.

Results/Findings: The findings indicate that arm muscle training such as push-ups, weightlifting, and medicine ball chest pass drills significantly improve the power, accuracy, and distance of passes. These exercises also contribute positively to other basic basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, and additional passing techniques. Statistical data from multiple studies confirm the effectiveness of such training on technical performance.

Conclusions: Arm muscle training plays a vital role in enhancing chest pass effectiveness, particularly through the development of biceps and triceps strength. Therefore, this form of training should be integrated as a core component in structured basketball skill development programs.

Limitations: This study is limited to a literature-based analysis without direct experimental validation, suggesting that further empirical research is needed to confirm the findings in real training environments.

Contribution: The study offers a systematic and comprehensive synthesis of existing literature, which has not been extensively reviewed in this context, and provides practical guidance for coaches in designing targeted and evidence-based arm muscle training programs.