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 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Tinta Emas Publisher ]]>
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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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<![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.]]>
