International Journal of Economic Integration and Regional Competitiveness
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): International Journal of Economic Integration and Regional Competitiveness

THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AND DIGITAL FINANCIAL RECORDING ON THE FINANCIAL RESILIENCE OF MSMES WITH INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE

Hadiah Fitriyah (Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia)
Natasya Shobibatur Rokhmah (Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia)



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26 Mar 2026

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Abstract. This study aims to analyze the effect of financial literacy and digital financial record-keeping on the financial resilience of culinary MSMEs in Sidoarjo, with intellectual capital as a mediating variable. This research is motivated by the importance of MSMEs’ ability to maintain business financial stability amid changing economic conditions and the development of digital technology. The research method used is a quantitative approach with data collection techniques through questionnaires distributed to 30 culinary MSME owners in Sidoarjo. Data analysis was conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method with the assistance of SmartPLS software. The results show that financial literacy and digital financial record-keeping do not have a direct significant effect on the financial resilience of MSMEs. However, both variables have a positive and significant effect on intellectual capital, and intellectual capital significantly affects the financial resilience of MSMEs. In addition, intellectual capital is proven to fully mediate the effect of financial literacy and digital financial record-keeping on the financial resilience of MSMEs. Therefore, the financial resilience of MSMEs is more influenced by the ability of business actors to manage knowledge, work systems, and intellectual resources.

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IJEIRC

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International Journal of Economic Integration and Regional Competitiveness - researches the broad scope of competitiveness policies and practices across destinations and all regions of the world. With emphasis on mechanisms of economic integration, financial development, creation of prosperity and ...