BELGI : Journal of Islamic Business and Decision Sciences
Aims BELGI: Journal of Islamic Business and Decision Sciences aims to advance scholarly research and practical understanding of decision science in the context of Islamic business, particularly within the food and service sectors. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality, field-based studies—both quantitative and qualitative—that integrate decision-making theories, models, and methods with Islamic business values and practices. The ultimate goal is to contribute to academic discourse, inform managerial practice, and support ethical and sustainable business development in Muslim and global markets. Focus and Scope The journal focuses on the intersection of decision science and Islamic business studies, emphasizing empirical research and applied methodologies. Contributions should demonstrate theoretical rigor, methodological soundness, and practical relevance. While the primary emphasis is on field research, conceptual and theoretical works that provide significant advancements are also considered. - Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - Decision-making models and applications in Islamic business - Quantitative and qualitative field research in food and service industries - Halal food supply chains, logistics, and operations management - Service innovation and customer experience in Islamic markets - Entrepreneurial decision-making in Muslim communities - Consumer behavior, preferences, and market dynamics in halal industries - Strategic management, competitiveness, and sustainability in Islamic business - Ethical frameworks and Sharia-compliant practices in business decision-making - Application of decision science methods (e.g., SEM, PLS, LISREL, AMOS, NVivo) to Islamic business research The journal welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that connect decision science with economics, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and organizational studies within the framework of Islamic values. By fostering dialogue between theory and practice, BELGI seeks to become a trusted academic reference for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.
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<![CDATA[Halal Fatigue and Distrust: Perceived Risk in Muslim Minorities’ Consumption Decisions ]]>
<![CDATA[Jesse Francis Rebustillo]]>;
<![CDATA[Alnasir Hajara Jumala]]>;
<![CDATA[Trần Thế Kiên]]>
<![CDATA[ BELGIFOODS JOURNALS Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): BELGI: Journal of Islamic Business and Decision Sciences ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Undergraduate Program in Shariah Economic Law, STIS Al Wafa, Indonesia, ]]>
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DOI: 10.67925/belgi.v1i2.15
<![CDATA[Purpose ‒ This study investigates how halal fatigue and distrust behavior influence perceived risk and, subsequently, decision making among Muslim minority consumers in the Philippines, a pluralistic and institutionally fragmented halal market. Design/Methodology/Approach ‒ A quantitative survey was administered to 231 Muslim consumers. Data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test direct and mediated effects within a cognitive–institutional framework. Findings ‒ Rational style and fatigue significantly increase perceived risk, while distrust behavior shows no significant effect. Perceived risk positively influences decision making, and mediates the effects of both rational style and fatigue on decisions. Originality/Value ‒ The study reframes perceived risk as a mobilizing cognitive mechanism rather than merely a barrier in ethically charged consumption, introducing halal fatigue as a key antecedent and distinguishing distrust behavior from generalized skepticism. Research Limitations/Implications ‒ Findings are context-specific to the Philippine Muslim minority; cross-national replication is recommended. Emotional and social moderators were not modeled. Practical Implications ‒ Policymakers and halal certifiers should reduce cognitive load through standardized, transparent verification systems to mitigate fatigue-driven risk escalation and support confident consumer engagement.]]>
<![CDATA[Cognitive Appraisal as a Central Mechanism in Islamic Ethical Decision Making: Evidence from AI-Enabled Islamic Fintech in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Puji Rahayu Setyaningsih]]>;
<![CDATA[Tri Hesti Utaminingtyas]]>
<![CDATA[ BELGIFOODS JOURNALS Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): BELGI: Journal of Islamic Business and Decision Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.67925/belgi.v1i2.16
<![CDATA[Purpose ‒ This study investigates how Islamic skepticism, perceived Islamic value, and experiential quality shape cognitive appraisal, Shariah risk perception, and Islamic ethical intention in AI enabled Islamic fintech services. The research addresses the growing need to understand ethical decision processes in technology mediated religious environments where algorithmic judgments are increasingly used to signal Shariah compliance. Design/Methodology/Approach ‒ A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted with Muslim users of Islamic fintech platforms in major urban areas of Indonesia. Data were collected from 439 respondents using validated Likert scale items. Structural equation modeling with SmartPLS was employed to evaluate measurement reliability and test direct and mediating relationships. Findings ‒ The results show that experiential quality and cognitive appraisal are the strongest predictors of Islamic ethical intention. Islamic skepticism reduces cognitive appraisal, while perceived Islamic value and experiential quality enhance it. Cognitive appraisal increases Shariah risk perception and strongly predicts ethical intention. Shariah risk perception negatively influences ethical intention and mediates the effect of cognitive appraisal. Originality/Value ‒ The study integrates cognitive appraisal theory and Islamic ethical decision-making in the context of AI driven fintech. It identifies experiential quality and cognitive appraisal as central mechanisms that explain how users interpret Shariah related cues in automated systems. Research Limitations/Implications ‒ The cross-sectional design limits causal inference, and the geographic focus may affect generalizability. The findings enrich theoretical models of Islamic ethical intention in digital service settings. Practical Implications ‒ Fintech providers should enhance experiential quality, increase transparency of Shariah governance, and clarify AI based compliance processes to strengthen user trust and ethical engagement.]]>
