Journal of Social and Humanities
Journal of Social and Humanities (JSH) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that aims to provide a platform for researchers, academicians, professionals, practitioners, and students to publish their research findings, ideas, and insights in a wide range of topics in social sciences and humanities. The journal welcomes submissions that cover all aspects of human life and society, including but not limited to: Sociology: Topics related to the study of human society, social relationships, and institutions, including social stratification, social inequality, culture, deviance, social movements, and more. Anthropology: Topics related to the study of human societies, cultures, and their development, including archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and more. Psychology: Topics related to the study of human behavior and mental processes, including cognition, perception, motivation, personality, emotions, social behavior, and more. Economics: Topics related to the study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, international economics, and more. Political Science: Topics related to the study of political institutions, behavior, and public policies, including political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, and more. History: Topics related to the study of the past, including historical events, cultures, and societies, as well as the methods and theories used to analyze them. Philosophy: Topics related to the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and ethics, as well as the history of philosophy and its various branches. Literature: Topics related to the study of literary works, authors, genres, and literary criticism, including poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and more. Linguistics: Topics related to the study of language and its structure, including phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and more. Cultural Studies: Topics related to the study of cultural practices, identities, and expressions, including media studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies, and more. Education: Topics related to the study of teaching and learning, including educational theory, pedagogy, curriculum design and development, educational psychology, educational policy, and more. The scope of the journal is not limited to these topics and welcomes submissions in any area of social sciences and humanities that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in these fields. The journal also welcomes submissions that explore the interdisciplinary connections between these areas, including interdisciplinary research that connects social sciences and humanities with natural sciences, engineering, and technology.
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<![CDATA[Ethical Dilemmas in Sharia-Compliant Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) Services: A Qualitative Phenomenological Approach ]]>
<![CDATA[Aan Zulyanto]]>;
<![CDATA[Marini, Marini]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): July-December ]]>
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DOI: 10.59535/jsh.v1i2.648
<![CDATA[This study examines the ethical dilemmas experienced by Muslim consumers in using Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) services in Indonesia. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), this study explores how Muslim consumers perceive, interpret, and negotiate BNPL usage in relation to Islamic financial principles. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with fifteen Muslim BNPL users in Bengkulu, Indonesia. The findings reveal four main themes: ethical-religious awareness, rationalization of BNPL usage, the role of financial and Islamic financial literacy, and regulatory-institutional uncertainty. Participants generally recognized potential Sharia concerns, particularly regarding riba, late-payment penalties, and unclear contractual terms. However, many continued to use BNPL because of financial convenience, economic necessity, limited alternatives, and insufficient Islamic financial literacy. The study highlights that BNPL usage among Muslim consumers is not merely a financial practice but also a moral experience shaped by religious values, consumer vulnerability, and institutional guidance. These findings underline the need for transparent, responsible, and genuinely Sharia-compliant BNPL models supported by stronger consumer education and regulatory supervision.]]>
<![CDATA[Islamic Social Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Poverty Alleviation: A Qualitative Study on Community-Based Empowerment ]]>
<![CDATA[Amir Mukadar]]>;
<![CDATA[Dharma Setiawan]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): July-December ]]>
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DOI: 10.59535/jsh.v2i2.649
<![CDATA[Islamic social entrepreneurship has gained increasing attention as a value-based approach to poverty alleviation in Muslim-majority societies. However, limited empirical research has examined how Islamic social enterprises translate religious values into governance practices, empowerment mechanisms, and sustainable community development. This study investigates Islamic social entrepreneurship as a mechanism of community-based empowerment in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. Using an interpretivist qualitative approach and a multi-site case study design, data were collected from six Islamic social enterprises through semi-structured interviews, field observations, and documentary analysis. A total of 34 participants were involved, comprising enterprise practitioners, community beneficiaries, religious leaders, and local government representatives. Thematic analysis identified four major findings. First, Islamic ethical values such as falah, maslahah, amanah, and ‘adl shaped enterprise governance when they were institutionalised in decision-making, accountability, and resource allocation. Second, empowerment emerged as a multidimensional process involving economic capability, social recognition, moral legitimacy, and community participation. Third, Islamic social enterprises faced persistent tensions between social mission, financial viability, and Shari’a-compliant operational models. Fourth, regulatory ambiguity, limited access to Islamic capital, and managerial capacity gaps constrained institutional sustainability and scalability. The study contributes to Islamic social entrepreneurship literature by demonstrating that religious values become transformative only when embedded in participatory governance, sustained mentoring, and supportive institutional ecosystems.]]>
<![CDATA[The Impact of Technology on the Social and Spiritual Lives of the Youth ]]>
<![CDATA[Mandla Khumalo]]>;
<![CDATA[Nonhlanhla Precious Dunn]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June ]]>
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DOI: 10.59535/jsh.v4i1.546
<![CDATA[This study explored the impact of technology on the social and spiritual lives of the youth. Technology is advancing the daily activities for the youth and with such advancements comes certain impacts. Therefore this study tried to ascertain the benefits and negative effects of technology on the youth using an exploratory framework from an interpretive perspective. Semi-structured interviews were used as the primary source of data. Data was collected from participants who included both adults and young people. The youth were between the ages of 14 and 24. The adult participants were between the ages of 36 – 52 in range. The results revealed that technology has enhanced the social and spiritual lives of the youth through access to virtual sermons, access to spiritual music and has also broadened interaction channels without time and location barriers. On the negative side, the results show that the youth are becoming lazy and mostly relying on the internet for information and thus affecting their critical thinking ability. While technology can enhance the youth‟s learning capabilities through tailored approaches, excessive usage like prolonged screen time and prolonged social media engagements have a negative impact particularly on communication and academic performance.]]>
<![CDATA[Fiscal Responsiveness of Local Taxes: Elasticity and Tax Effort of Hotel and Restaurant Taxes to GRDP in Kabupaten Lombok Barat (2019–2023) ]]>
<![CDATA[Siti Aulia Azmi]]>;
<![CDATA[Douglas Chiguvi]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): July-December ]]>
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DOI: 10.59535/jsh.v3i2.642
<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the level of elasticity of hotel and restaurant taxes to GRDP and analyze the tax effort in collecting hotel and restaurant taxes to GRDP of West Lombok Regency. By using a quantitative descriptive approach. The data analysis techniques in this study are elasticity analysis and tax effort analysis. The results of the study show that the level of elasticity of hotel taxes and restaurant taxes to GRDP of West Lombok Regency in 2019-2023 is included in the inelastic criteria, where the average value of hotel tax elasticity to GRDP is 0.53% and the average value of restaurant tax elasticity is 0.13%, so it can be said that the growth of Hotel Tax and restaurant tax is less sensitive to GRDP growth. Meanwhile, the analysis of tax effort or tax efforts in collecting Hotel Tax and Restaurant Tax to GRDP in West Lombok Regency over the past 5 years has a very low criterion. Where the average value of Hotel Tax Tax effort to GRDP is 0.15% and the average value of Restaurant Tax Tax effort is 0.14%. Therefore, it can be concluded that efforts to collect Hotel and Restaurant Tax in West Lombok Regency have not been running optimally. The West Lombok Regency Government is expected to improve tax collection by identifying and recording taxpayers who are not yet registered or who have the potential to pay taxes but have not yet paid according to regulations. This will also improve the tax object database.]]>
<![CDATA[Interpersonal Communication and Familial Harmony in the Sasak Ngelengkak Marriage Tradition: A Phenomenological Study In Central Lombok, Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Wisri Wisri]]>;
<![CDATA[Shofiatul Ummah]]>;
<![CDATA[Siti Raudhatul Jannah]]>;
<![CDATA[Minan Jauhari]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June ]]>
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DOI: 10.59535/jsh.v4i1.654
<![CDATA[Ngelengkak is a marriage-related tradition practiced within the Sasak community in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in which a younger sibling marries before the elder sibling. Although frequently perceived as a culturally sensitive situation, the tradition remains socially accepted through particular forms of Interpersonal Communication and familial negotiation. This study investigates the meanings and Interpersonal Communication patterns embedded in the Ngelengkak tradition within Sasak society. Employing a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design, this research involved seven participants from the Sasak ethnic community in Central Lombok Regency. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and interpreted using phenomenological analysis to understand participants’ lived experiences and communicative interactions. The findings reveal that the Ngelengkak tradition is sustained through reciprocal two-way Interpersonal Communication characterized by dialogue, emotional negotiation, mutual respect, and collective decision-making among family members. These communication practices function as cultural mechanisms for reducing interpersonal tension, preserving kinship solidarity, and maintaining family harmony despite potential social stigma associated with marriage-order norms. The study further demonstrates that Interpersonal Communication within the Ngelengkak tradition reflects broader Sasak cultural values emphasizing social cohesion, familial respect, and communal balance. This research contributes to intercultural and family communication studies by highlighting how local marriage traditions operate as communicative spaces for negotiating social relationships and cultural continuity in contemporary Indonesian society.]]>
<![CDATA[Strengthening Family Resilience Through a Spirituality-Based Approach: A Study of Mosque-Based Family Corner Programs in Malang City ]]>
<![CDATA[Tri Leli Rahmawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Mufidah Cholil]]>;
<![CDATA[Mustafa Lutfi]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June ]]>
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DOI: 10.59535/jsh.v4i1.655
<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the role of spirituality in enhancing family resilience through mosque-based Family Corner programs in Malang City and to formulate a family resilience strengthening model based on Froma Walsh’s family resilience theory. This research employed a qualitative approach with a field research design. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation in six mosques implementing Family Corner programs in Malang City and were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion-drawing techniques, supported by source and method triangulation. The findings reveal that Family Corner functions as a medium for strengthening family resilience through the development of religious coping and spiritual well-being, which reinforce family belief systems, organizational patterns, and communication processes. However, the implementation of the program continues to face several challenges, including limited human resources, insufficient operational support, low community participation, and underdeveloped digital services. Based on these findings, this study reformulates the Family Corner model through the lens of Froma Walsh’s theory by proposing three main strategies: spiritual anchoring to strengthen family belief systems, a mosque support system to reinforce family organization, and sacred dialogue to foster adaptive family communication. This model is supported by multidisciplinary counseling services, conducive service spaces, and promotive, preventive, and curative interventions grounded in spirituality. The study affirms that spirituality functions not only as a source of family resilience but also as a form of social capital capable of enhancing the adaptive capacity of Muslim families in confronting various contemporary crises.]]>
<![CDATA[Global Constitutionalism in Crisis: A Review of Power Conflicts, Populism, and Federalism Challenges ]]>
<![CDATA[Wilson Lambertus Situmorang]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June ]]>
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DOI: 10.59535/jsh.v4i1.660
<![CDATA[This review examines the contemporary crisis of global constitutionalism by focusing on three interrelated pressures: conflicts over power, populist challenges to constitutional institutions, and the weakening of federal or quasi-federal balances between central and subnational governments. It argues that constitutionalism in the twenty-first century can no longer be understood merely as the formal existence of a written constitution. Rather, it must be evaluated through the actual operation of constitutional limits, the independence of courts and oversight bodies, the integrity of amendment procedures, and the capacity of federal arrangements to constrain central domination. Drawing on comparative constitutional and political science scholarship, the article shows that power conflicts may generate democratic constitutional reform when managed through lawful procedures, yet they may also produce abusive amendment, executive aggrandizement, and constitutional manipulation when institutional safeguards are weak. Populism intensifies these risks by presenting a unitary claim to represent “the people,” thereby delegitimizing courts, legislatures, media, and oversight agencies as obstacles to majority will. Meanwhile, crises of federalism often emerge when fiscal, administrative, or security instruments enable the center to narrow constitutionally guaranteed regional autonomy. The review concludes that constitutional resilience requires stronger judicial independence, transparent amendment rules, robust legislative oversight, civic constitutional culture, and intergovernmental mechanisms that prevent both executive and central-government overreach.]]>
<![CDATA[Fiscal Revenue and Capital Expenditure in West Lombok Regency: Evidence from 2012-2021 ]]>
<![CDATA[Siti Aminah]]>;
<![CDATA[Serkan Dilek]]>;
<![CDATA[Douglas Chiguvi]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June ]]>
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DOI: 10.59535/jsh.v4i1.661
<![CDATA[Fiscal decentralization is expected to strengthen local governments' capacity to convert fiscal resources into development-oriented public expenditure. However, increases in local revenue and intergovernmental transfers do not always translate into higher capital expenditure when local budgets are constrained by operational spending, rigid transfer rules, and macro-fiscal shocks. This study examines the effect of local own-source revenue (Pendapatan Asli Daerah/PAD), revenue-sharing funds (Dana Bagi Hasil/DBH), general allocation funds (Dana Alokasi Umum/DAU), and specific allocation funds (Dana Alokasi Khusus/DAK) on capital expenditure in West Lombok Regency, Indonesia, during 2012-2021. Using annual budget realization data and multiple linear regression estimated with EViews 13, the study evaluates both partial and simultaneous effects and reports diagnostic tests for normality, multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, and autocorrelation. The model is statistically significant (Prob. F-statistic = 0.002202) and explains 94.68% of the variation in capital expenditure. PAD has a positive and significant effect on capital expenditure (coefficient = 0.948; p = 0.020), indicating that locally generated fiscal capacity expands space for development spending. DBH has a negative and significant effect (coefficient = -4.133; p = 0.019), suggesting that revenue sharing during the study period may have been absorbed by non-capital fiscal priorities. DAU is negative but statistically insignificant, while DAK is positive but insignificant at the 5% level. Diagnostic tests show normally distributed residuals and no evidence of multicollinearity or heteroskedasticity, although serial correlation is detected. The findings highlight the need to improve the quality of regional fiscal allocation by linking revenue growth and transfers to medium-term public investment priorities.]]>
<![CDATA[Health Risk Literacy and Consumer Behavior in Selecting Facial Whitening Serums among Pharmacy Profession Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Siti Nurhalizah]]>;
<![CDATA[Aejeeliyah Yousuf]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June ]]>
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DOI: 10.59535/jsh.v4i1.662
<![CDATA[The increasing use of facial whitening serums among young adults has created a public-health concern because several brightening products may contain active ingredients that require appropriate knowledge, label verification, and risk-based use. This study examined the association between health-risk literacy regarding adverse effects and consumer behavior in selecting facial whitening serums among pharmacy profession students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang. A quantitative observational study with a cross-sectional and pre-post educational component was conducted among 60 students selected purposively from a population of 150 students. Data were collected using an online structured questionnaire measuring knowledge of adverse effects and serum-selection behavior. Instrument validity was assessed using Pearson correlation, reliability using Cronbach’s alpha, and inferential analysis using normality testing, chi-square analysis, and paired-sample t-testing at a 95% confidence level. The instruments were valid and reliable, with Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.761 for risk-knowledge items and 0.750 for serum-selection behavior. Awareness of possible adverse effects increased from 75.0% before education to 93.4% after education. Knowledge of retinoic-acid-related fetal risk increased from 60.0% to 75.0%, while attention to ingredients unsuitable for sensitive skin increased from 90.0% to 96.7%. Chi-square analysis showed a significant association between risk knowledge and serum-selection behavior (p < 0.001), and the paired-sample t-test indicated a significant post-education improvement in the composite score (t = 20.538; df = 59; p < 0.001). These findings indicate that health-risk literacy is strongly related to safer cosmetic-selection behavior. Structured cosmetovigilance education should therefore be integrated into pharmacy training and consumer-facing cosmetic counseling.]]>
