International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR)
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Digitalisation of Border Control through Autogate and the Emerging Configuration of Immigration System Resilience in Indonesia
Full text linkThis article examines Indonesia’s autogate policy not only as a digital service innovation, but as a component of immigration system resilience. Drawing on policy implementation theory by Edwards III, Sabatier & Mazmanian, e-government literature on the design reality gap, system resilience thinking, and the information security CIA triad, the study analyses how autogate is designed, regulated, and operated at major international airports. Using a qualitative descriptive approach based on documentary and literature review, it maps legal foundations, organizational arrangements, and technical narratives surrounding automated border control. The findings show that autogate has improved processing times, standardized procedures, and strengthened traceability through digital logs, thereby supporting efficiency, accountability, and internal control. However, recurrent system downtime, biometric errors, incomplete system integration, and heavy dependence on infrastructure reveal significant vulnerabilities in confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Fragmented governance across immigration, airport operators, cybersecurity, and communications authorities reinforces a design–reality gap, limiting coordination, local ownership, and adaptive capacity. The article concludes that autogate currently functions as a double-edged innovation, symbolizing digital modernization while only partially reinforcing immigration system resilience. It recommends clearer mandates, stronger cross-sector coordination, improved data governance, and investment in human resources and risk-based oversight to align automated border control with a more robust, rights-sensitive model of digital immigration governance
Cross-Sectional Study on Self-Efficacy and Spirituality in Relation to Subjective Well-Being Within Youth Living in Urban Slums
Full text linkSubjective well-being offers a meaningful lens to understand how individuals perceive their lives, particularly among youth in urban slums who face multiple structural barriers. This study examines the the relationship of self-efficacy and spirituality with subjective well-being among 385 young people aged 23–30 in slum settlements in Cipayung District, Depok. The research employed a quantitative approach using descriptive statistics, Kendall’s tau-b correlation, and odds ratio analysis. Results show that 80.0 percent of respondents were classified as having low subjective well-being. Both self-efficacy (p = 0.000) and spirituality (p = 0.002) were significantly associated with higher subjective well-being. The odds ratio for high self-efficacy was 5.44 (95% CI: 3.00–9.88), and for high spirituality was 2.10 (95% CI: 1.26–3.50). These findings highlight the importance of strengthening internal psychological capacities, such as belief in one’s abilities and spiritual orientation, to improve youth well-being in marginalized urban communities
Covering Shame, Sacrificing Rights: A Maqāṣid al-Shari’ah Perspective on Child Protection in Incestuous Marriage Practices
Full text linkThis study examines the practice of marriage after incest to cover up family shame in Sendang 1, Gunungkidul, through the perspective of maqāṣid alsyarī‘ah and child protection. This study aims to highlight how these practices, which are intended to maintain family dignity, violate the main principles of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah, particularly ḥifẓ al-nafs (protection of life), ḥifẓ alnasl (protection of offspring), and ḥifẓ al-’ird (protection of honour). Using a qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical methods, this study analyses the case of a 16-year-old girl who was forced to marry after becoming pregnant by her brother, highlighting the detrimental impact on her psychological and physical well-being. The results of the study show that such practices not only contradict Islamic teachings but also violate national and international child protection laws, including the principle of the best interests of the child. This study presents a new conceptual framework that integrates maqāṣid al-sharī’ah with child protection laws, advocating for reforms in Islamic family law to prioritise the protection and rights of children
Indonesia’s Support Dynamics Toward Israel: Between Solidarity and National Interests
Full text linkThis paper explores the dynamics of the Indonesian government and society's support for Israel. By highlighting the attitudes of leaders, religious groups, movements, and various expressions in the media. By using qualitative methods, data obtained through library research and historical and discourse approaches to look deeply at symptoms and phenomena that have occurred and are likely to occur. This research reveals that public attitudes are influenced by religious identity, humanitarian values, and historical narratives disseminated through the media and religious organizations. Solidarity with Palestine has become an integral part of Islamic expression that is deeply rooted in society, driving social movements such as demonstrations, fundraising campaigns, and boycotts of products affiliated with Israel. Religious leaders, Islamic organizations, and social media play an important role in shaping collective perceptions that tend to reject the normalization of relations with Israel. Indonesia's foreign policy towards Israel is based on the principles of anti-colonialism and solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Political, ideological, and societal pressures have shaped this policy, with public opinion largely opposed to normalizing relations with Israel. Nevertheless, economic and trade interactions continue on an informal basis. This research concludes that Indonesian attitudes towards Israel are not only influenced by state policy but also by socio-religious factors that shape transnational solidarity and the collective identity of Muslim communities
The Influence of Commitment, Performance, and Job Satisfaction of Lecturers on Their Work Adjustment at Private Islamic Religious Higher Education Institutions in Riau Province
Full text linkThis study aims to describe the lecturers’ ability to adapt to their work environment, which is vital for ensuring institutional effectiveness and the overall quality of higher education. This study investigates how lecturers’ commitment, performance, and job satisfaction influence their work adjustment. Employing a quantitative research design with a survey method, data were collected from a sample of university lecturers and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 25.0) to assess direct and indirect relationships among the variables. The results reveal several significant findings: commitment and performance each substantially directly affect work adjustment, both individually and jointly. Commitment and performance also significantly influence job satisfaction, both independently and simultaneously. Furthermore, job satisfaction has a strong direct impact on lecturers’ work adjustment. Commitment, performance, and job satisfaction together contribute significantly to work adjustment. The analysis also shows that commitment indirectly affects work adjustment through job satisfaction, while the indirect effect of performance through job satisfaction is not statistically significant. These findings emphasize the importance of fostering commitment and performance to enhance job satisfaction and facilitate work adjustment. Job satisfaction also mediates, reinforcing its strategic value in academic human resource development
Principle of Accounting and Performance of Secondary School Student in Enugu State, Nigeria
Full text linkSince organized life evolved, accounting has been practiced. Financial accounting principles are designed to prepare students for studying financial accounting in general, in spite of the obvious need for principle of accounting in such a growing economy like ours, students seem to be shying ways from it opinions have widely varied as to the causes. Following this, this study aims at examining principle of accounting and performance of secondary school student in Enugu State, Nigeria. The participants in this study were residents of Enugu South Local Government Area, Nigeria. The sample size was calculated using the population figure, from which a total of 200 responders were chosen. The research selected for this study was descriptive research design and sample technique of random sampling was used. The results based on respondents' responses show that computational abilities for principle of account is a problem for students. The study recommends that it is impossible to overstate the importance of having qualified accounting teachers. Secondary schools should provide more training for accounting teachers. Additionally, the government ought to support accounting teachers by offering scholarships and other incentives to make their training easier
Enhancing Qur’anic Memorization through the Application of the Talaqqi Method in Tahfidz Education
Full text linkThe effectiveness of a Qur'anic memorization program is significantly influenced by the methodology employed to ensure both the accuracy and sustainability of memorization. At the Ar-Rohman Orphanage in Purbalingga, the talaqqi method, where students attentively listen to the teacher's recitation and reproduce it with proper tartīl and tajwid, is the principal pedagogical approach. This study aims to examine the implementation of the talaqqi method in enhancing students' memorization proficiency and to identify key supporting and inhibiting factors. This article employs a qualitative case study design, data were gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation and subsequently analyzed through systematic data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the talaqqi method is operationalized in three main stages: preparation (prayers, mushaf readiness, murājaʿah), implementation (memorization submission, recitation correction, class supervision), and evaluation (daily, per juzʾ, and periodic five juzʾ reviews). Strategies for memorization retention include individual takrīr, incorporation into daily prayers, and peer collaboration. Supporting factors consist of a spiritually conducive environment, encouragement from caregivers and peers, and sufficient infrastructure, while challenges include difficulties in tajwīd, articulation (makhārij al-ḥurūf), and long-term retention. The talaqqi method is thus validated as an effective technique for fostering high-quality Qur'anic memorization
The Impact of Salafism on Socio-Religious and Political Shifts in Kenya
Full text linkGlobal discourse on Salafism is often dominated by narratives of radicalism and extremism, particularly within the framework of security concerns. Such portrayals, however, obscure the diverse expressions of Salafi thought and practice, especially among women. This study examines the socio-religious and political engagement of Salafi Muslim women in Kenya, using the Maahad Girls’ Training Institute (Maahad GTI) as a case study. It investigates how these women navigate religious identity within a patriarchal context, challenge conventional gender norms, and influence both religious and secular spaces through education, community initiatives, and civic participation. Guided by Saba Mahmood’s (2005) concept of pious agency, the research demonstrates how graduates of Maahad GTI employ religious knowledge as a means of empowerment, ethical responsibility, and social transformation. The analysis further highlights the role of digital platforms in amplifying their voices and expanding their influence. Findings reveal a transformative model of Salafism rooted in moral integrity and civic responsibility, offering an alternative to dominant narratives of militancy. By focusing on women’s agency, this paper calls for a nuanced understanding of Salafism in Kenya and underscores the necessity of incorporating female perspectives in the study of Muslim socio-political movements
Gender Bias in the Adjudication of Spousal Support in Wife-Initiated Divorce Cases at The Religious Court of Kajen Pekalongan
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze gender bias in the determination of alimony for wives in divorce cases filed by women at the Kajen Religious Court. Its main focus is to evaluate the extent to which the judge's decision reflects the principles of gender justice after divorce. This study employs a normative juridical method using statutory and conceptual approaches, complemented by a gender perspective. It is a library research, with primary data consisting of court decisions, legal regulations, and secondary legal materials from academic literature. The research findings indicate that the majority of divorce rulings initiated by wives at the Kajen Religious Court do not accommodate the wife's right to alimony. However, the findings offer important implications for regulatory reform and highlight the need for gender sensitivity training for judges. This study offers a new contribution to the discourse on Islamic family law in Indonesia by providing empirical data and a critical analysis of the implementation of gender justice in divorce cases initiated by wives. It emphasizes the need for judges to exercise their ex officio authority in upholding justice for women.
 
The Fiqh of Hisab Rukyat of Modernist Mass Organizations: A Study of Muhammadiyah and Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyah Thought on the Hijri Calendar
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze the differences in the epistemology of rukyat hisab fiqh between two modernist Islamic organizations in Indonesia, namely Muhammadiyah and Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyah, in determining the beginning of the Hijri month. Both start from the same legal sources, namely the Qur'an and Hadith, but produce different methods and decisions. Muhammadiyah uses the hisab imkanurrukyat method with the Single Global Hijri Calendar (KHGT) model as a representation of contextual ijtihad that emphasizes rationality and global welfare. In contrast, Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyah adheres to the rukyat method with hisab guidance as technical support, representing textual ijtihad that emphasizes literal adherence to the text. This study uses a qualitative method with an approach to the intellectual and social history of Islamic law. Data were obtained through analysis of documents, fatwas, and decisions of mass organizations related to rukyat hisab. The research results show that these differences are rooted in the epistemological paradigms of each organization: Muhammadiyah tends toward a contextual-rational approach, while Al-Irsyad tends toward a textual-normative approach. Despite their differing approaches, both share the same goal: to establish certainty about prayer times and maintain the unity of the community. This finding confirms that epistemological plurality in determining the Hijri calendar is inevitable in the dynamics of modern Islamic thought