Journal of Applied Islamic Economics and Finance
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Applied Islamic Economics and Finance (June 2025)

The Role of BOPO in Mediating the Effect of RGEC on the Financial Health of Islamic Banks after the COVID-19 Pandemic

Widodo, Nabilah Febriyane Prasetyo (Unknown)
Ramdani, Ramdani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Oct 2025

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed considerable pressure on the economic sector, including Islamic banking. During the recovery phase, operational efficiency and strong governance have become essential for ensuring resilience and long-term sustainability. This study examines the mediating role of the operational efficiency ratio (BOPO) in the relationship between RGEC components, namely Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Good Corporate Governance (GCG), and Non-Performing Financing (NPF), to influence bank health, measured by Return on Assets (ROA). A quantitative approach was employed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Warp-PLS technique, utilizing secondary data from Indonesian Islamic banks between 2021 and 2023. The findings indicate that BOPO significantly mediates the impact of CAR and NPF on ROA, while GCG shows no significant mediation effect. These results emphasize the strategic importance of improving operational efficiency to enhance profitability in Islamic banks post-pandemic and provide meaningful contributions to the academic discourse on Islamic financial management.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jaief

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Applied Islamic Economics and Finance is a journal published by the Accounting Department of Politeknik Negeri Bandung, Indonesia. JAIEF (e-ISSN: 2746-6213) is published thrice a year (October, February, and June). As the name implies, this journal brings two major themes, namely Islamic ...