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International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR)
ISSN : 27235920     EISSN : 2746086X     DOI : -
International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR) focus to publish a scholarly work that promotes and fosters knowledge in the field: Social Science, Religious Studies, Law and Religion, Religion and Education, and Art and Humanities.
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Madrasah Riset as a Practice of Institutional Innovation: A Sociological Study of the Transformation of MAN 1 Banyumas Lian Hidayatun; Muh Hanif
International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR) 2026: Volume 7 Issue 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53639/ijssr.v7i2.405

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This article examines Madrasah Riset at MAN 1 Banyumas as a practice of institutional innovation in contemporary Islamic education. Rather than treating the research-madrasah program merely as a formal label or institutional branding, this study analyzes how research-oriented education is organized, routinized, and reproduced within everyday school practices. Using a qualitative fieldwork design, data were collected through interviews, non-participant observation, and documentation involving the principal, vice principal for curriculum, research teachers, and students. The data were reduced, coded, displayed, and interpreted through a sociological lens to understand the organizational transformation of the madrasah. The findings show that MAN 1 Banyumas has developed a research-based innovation ecosystem through the systematic reorganization of planning, student mapping, teacher allocation, mentoring, assessment, competition preparation, and publication of student achievements. These practices demonstrate that Madrasah Riset operates not only as a programmatic initiative but also as an institutional mechanism that shapes academic culture, teacher-student interaction, and students’ scientific habitus. The study contributes to Islamic education management, madrasah quality assurance, and research-based student development by showing how institutional innovation emerges through the alignment of policy, classroom routines, organizational communication, and mentoring practices.
Deconstructing the Gender Hierarchy in the Interpretation of Quran 4:34: A Contextual Hermeneutical Approach from the Perspective of Amina Wadud Chodijah Asy Syarifah; Fauzan Zenrif; Kuni Nurol Choiriyah
International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR) 2026: Volume 7 Issue 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53639/ijssr.v7i2.406

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The interpretation of Quranic Surah An-Nisa: 34 in the classical exegetical tradition has given rise to a gender hierarchy that posits qiwamah as the permanent authority of men over women, an understanding that continues to influence social norms, Islamic family law, and gender relations in Muslim societies to this day. This article aims to deconstruct this hierarchical construct through an integrative, contextual hermeneutic approach, using Amina Wadud's thought as its primary methodological foundation. This study employs a qualitative, library-based research method with three stages of analysis: socio-historical, semantic-linguistic, and intra-textual. The results indicate that the gender hierarchy is formed through four hermeneutical mechanisms: the generalization of particular contexts, the naturalization of social constructs, intra-textual selectivity, and the transmission of the exegetes' androcentrism. A semantic-linguistic analysis of the terms qawwamah, faddhala, nusyuz, and dharaba reveals that the Qur'anic text does not support an absolute gender hierarchy; qawwamah is more accurately understood as a conditional and reciprocal functional responsibility. This study contributes to strengthening the epistemological foundation of inclusive gender exegesis. It offers an integrative hermeneutical model relevant to reforming Islamic family law and religious education in Indonesia.
Creating High-Performing Political Cadres Through Leadership, Culture, Happiness, and Commitment Muhammad Alpiya Rakhman; Rini Rahmawati
International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR) 2026: Volume 7 Issue 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53639/ijssr.v7i2.410

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Political cadre performance is essential to the effectiveness and sustainability of political party organizations. This study examines the effects of transformational leadership, party culture, and workplace happiness on political cadre performance, with affective commitment as a mediating variable. Drawing on Social Exchange Theory, the study proposes that positive organizational experiences strengthen cadres’ emotional attachment to the party, thereby enhancing their performance. Data were collected from political cadres of party branch organizations in the 13 regencies and municipalities of South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that transformational leadership, party culture, and workplace happiness positively influence the performance of political cadres. Affective commitment also positively affects performance and mediates the relationships between the antecedent variables and political cadre performance. These findings extend the application of Social Exchange Theory to political party organizations and provide practical implications for strengthening cadre performance through effective leadership, supportive party culture, positive workplace experiences, and stronger affective commitment.
Islamic Environmental Ethics in Global Context: A Trends, Gaps, and Theological Contributions Adnan Nuril Anwar; Muh. Bahrul Afif; Anti Anfaul Lisani; Moch. Farich Alfani; Safinatul Umami
International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR) 2026: Volume 7 Issue 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53639/ijssr.v7i2.409

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This study shows that Islam’s contribution to the discourse on eco-theology and environmental ethics tends to be limited. In fact, Islam possesses a strong theological-ethical foundation through the concept of Islamic Environmental Ethics (IEE). Using the PRISMA method and VOSViewer software, the author conducted a search using the keywords “Islamic AND Environmental AND Ethics” and identified 265 articles from 2004 through May 31, 2026. After undergoing an inclusion and exclusion process, 30 relevant articles were selected for analysis. The results of the bibliometric analysis indicate that IEE studies have developed significantly, focusing on the themes of khalīfah, maslahah, and ‘adl (justice); however, the majority remain normatively and legalistically oriented without strengthening their theological foundations. Visual analysis indicates that IEE serves as a bridge between Islamic concepts and global environmental issues (responsibility, sustainability, and conservation). The author proposes the Ash‘ari theological framework as an alternative approach to reconstructing IEE into an integrative paradigm of ecological theology, while also opening space for interfaith dialogue in building a just and sustainable global environmental ethics.
Managing Communication Between Intelligence and Security Unit Personnel and Informants in the Prevention of Public Order Disturbances: Developing a Trust-Based Communication Model Toni Dwi Pamuji; Agus Ganjar Runtiko; Nana Sutikna
International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR) 2026: Volume 7 Issue 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53639/ijssr.v7i2.413

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This study examines interpersonal communication patterns between police intelligence personnel (Intelkam) and informants in preventing public safety disturbances. The focus is on trust-based communication, i.e. how building trust serves as the foundation for effective information gathering. A qualitative design was used, with data from in-depth interviews and field observations (user’s thesis document) analyzed thematically. Key findings highlight that face-to-face and informal (familial) communication foster openness, empathy, and supportiveness (per DeVito’s model), encouraging informants to share information. Trust-building strategies include personal approach (understanding informant’s character), safeguarding informant confidentiality, and maintaining ongoing contact. Main communication barriers are initial distrust and safety concerns of informants. A conceptual model is proposed linking communication patterns (face-to-face, phone, informal) through interpersonal qualities (openness, empathy, support) to trust, which in turn enhances information quality and prevention effectiveness. Theoretically, this extends interpersonal communication theory to intelligence context; practically, it suggests training officers in transparent, supportive communication. Study limitations involve case study scope and secondary data, so future research should empirically test the model in broader settings.
The Role of Community Engagement in Mitigating the Effects of Informal Governance and Enhancing Urban Policy Effectiveness in Contexts of Institutional Weakness in South Asia Kamaldeen Ibraheem Nageri
International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR) 2026: Volume 7 Issue 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53639/ijssr.v7i2.415

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Urban informality and fragmented governance systems continue to shape the landscape of urban development in South Asia, posing challenges to equitable housing, infrastructure access, and inclusive policymaking. This study investigates how informal governance networks, institutional voids, and contested urban spaces interact with formal planning processes, particularly in the context of informal settlements. Using a mixed-methods approach, we draw on document analysis, elite interviews, and process tracing across three South Asian cities, Delhi, Kathmandu, and Dhaka, supplemented by data from 40 planning documents and 25 stakeholder interviews. The analytical framework integrates theories of institutional embeddedness and political informality, with qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) used to identify cross-case patterns. Findings reveal that informal institutions often fill governance voids, but also reinforce uneven power relations and selective legitimacy. Despite state-led efforts at urban upgrading and smart city planning, institutional multiplicity and lack of policy coordination undermine sustainable outcomes. The study recommends more integrated planning frameworks that recognize informal networks as co-governance partners, strengthened community participation, and reforms in inter-agency coordination. These insights offer critical implications for urban policy, especially in achieving the SDGs and inclusive development agendas across the Global South.
Witness Testimony in the Law of Evidence: A Comparative Analysis of Fuqaha Perspectives and Civil Law Rahmatul Qadri; Andi Huzaifa; Abdul Halim Talli; Asni
International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR) 2026: Volume 7 Issue 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53639/ijssr.v7i2.417

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The determination of the evidentiary value of witness testimony depends not only on the facts presented before the court but also on the legal paradigm through which juridical truth is constructed. This study examines the evidentiary value of witness testimony from the perspectives of fuqaha and civil law to explain the epistemological foundations underlying their different approaches. Employing normative legal research with conceptual, statutory, and comparative approaches, this study finds that although both legal traditions recognize witness testimony as an essential means of proof, they adopt different standards for assessing its probative value. Islamic jurisprudence emphasizes the witness's moral credibility (ʿadālah) and legal qualifications, whereas civil law primarily relies on procedural legality and judicial evaluation. These differences demonstrate that the evidentiary value of witness testimony is fundamentally shaped by distinct epistemological conceptions of juridical truth. Accordingly, this study advances an epistemological perspective that enriches comparative scholarship on the law of evidence.