Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countries of origin (Indonesi

How Digital Capabilities Drive SME Performance: The Mediating Role of Business Innovation and the Moderating Role of Resilience

Zuriyati Paziah (Universitas Hamzanwadi)
Muh. Fahrurrozi (Universitas Hamzanwadi)
Qurratul Aini (Universitas Hamzanwadi)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jun 2026

Abstract

Objective This study examines the influence of digital literacy, digital technology utilization, and entrepreneurial orientation on MSME performance, with business innovation as a mediating variable and business resilience as a moderating variable in the digital era. Design/Methodology/Approach A quantitative survey approach was applied to 220 MSME operators in East Lombok Regency, analyzed using PLS-SEM to test direct, indirect, and moderating effects. Findings Digital technology adoption, business innovation, business resilience, and digital literacy positively and significantly affect MSME performance. Entrepreneurial orientation indirectly influences performance through business innovation. Digital literacy does not significantly affect business innovation. Business innovation mediates the relationship between digital technology adoption, entrepreneurial orientation, and MSME performance. Business resilience moderates only the innovation–performance relationship. The model shows strong explanatory power (R² = 0.736; Q² = 0.650). Practical Implications MSME owners should optimize digital technology use and continuously innovate. Government and stakeholders should promote digital literacy and business resilience programs to sustain MSME growth. Originality/Value This study integrates digital literacy, digital technology adoption, entrepreneurial orientation, business innovation, and business resilience into a comprehensive model, uniquely positioning innovation as a mediator and resilience as a moderator of MSME performance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...