HARMONY : Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Innovation
HARMONY is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes research in the fields of social sciences and humanities. It serves as a platform for scholars and practitioners to explore cultural, societal, and organizational issues that shape human development in a global context. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary dialogue, cultural diversity, social justice, and sustainable progress in society.
Perbandingan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan dalam Rehabilitasi dan Rekonstruksi Pascabencana: Studi Tsunami 2004 dan Banjir 2025 di Aceh
This study analyzes the dynamics of governance in post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction in Aceh through a comparative approach between the 2004 tsunami and the 2025 flood. Using a qualitative approach and comparative method, secondary data were collected through a literature review of scientific journals, government reports, and relevant academic publications. The cases were analyzed based on key governance indicators, including institutional coordination, transparency and accountability, community participation, and policy implementation effectiveness. The findings indicate that the 2004 tsunami involved high actor complexity and strong international intervention, leading to a multi-level governance model coordinated by the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR). In contrast, the 2025 flood reflects a more decentralized and domestically driven governance approach, although challenges remain in local institutional capacity, risk-based spatial planning, and disaster mitigation effectiveness. Community participation continues to play a crucial role in the recovery process, although its implementation varies according to context. The study concludes that disaster governance in Aceh has shifted from global intervention toward strengthening local capacity; however, contemporary disaster risks require greater integration between disaster management policies and sustainable development planning to build more adaptive and resilient systems.
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Tradisi Haul dan Ziarah Kubro Masyarakat Palembang dalam Perspektif Maqashid al-Syari’ah
This study aims to explore the emergence of Arab-Palembang cultural acculturation and religious traditions derived from the Qur’an and Hadith. The practice of haul in Palembang serves to preserve cultural values and local wisdom while reflecting religious tolerance across diverse ethnic communities. Using the living Hadith approach combined with maqashid al-shari’ah, this research analyzes the societal tradition of haul. The findings show that haul has become an annual tradition in Palembang, integrated with a series of Kubro pilgrimage events, while its historical practice has shaped local culture and influenced political policies. Furthermore, the growing practice embodies the values of maqashid al-shari’ah, namely hifz ad-din in preserving Islamic teachings and da’wah, hifz an-nafs in fostering psychological awareness to promote goodness through hablu min al-nas, hablu min Allah, and hablu min ‘alam, hifz al-‘aql in contributing to educational values, and hifz al-mal in ensuring the preservation of intellectual and material heritage, including buildings, tombs, cemeteries, and planned economic programs.
Strategi Dakwah K.H. Nailurridla untuk Penguatan Nilai-Nilai Islam di Guluk-Guluk melalui Radio Zantrioz
This study examines the da’wah strategy implemented by KH. Nailurridla in strengthening Islamic values among rural communities through radio broadcasting. The main problem addressed is the decline of social cohesion, religious adherence, and educational perspectives within the Guluk-Guluk community prior to the presence of structured religious broadcasts. This research applies a qualitative approach using observation, interviews, and documentation to explore communication patterns and strategies employed in the radio da’wah program. The findings reveal that the preacher adopts contextual themes closely related to daily life, utilizes simple and accessible language, and consistently refers to classical Islamic texts (kitab) to maintain systematic and focused delivery. Moreover, the use of radio as a medium enables broader outreach and continuous engagement with diverse audiences. The study concludes that this strategy effectively enhances religious understanding, reinforces moral values, and fosters a stronger sense of Islamic identity within the community. The integration of traditional teaching methods with modern media demonstrates a sustainable model of community-based religious communication.
Islam dan Pembangunan Ekonomi: Estimasi Moral dalam Menciptakan Keadilan Sosial
This article rejects economic development mechanisms that ignore moral discourse within the economic development system because they hinder the creation of social justice. Based on various literature, economic development separated from morality has created a myth of socioeconomic justice, as it fails to produce an economic system that supports increasing the income of the poor, solving unemployment problems, and ensuring fair income distribution in accordance with the ideals of justice. Through the approaches of Baqir Al Sadr, Umar Chapra, and Dudley Seers, the study argues that economic development which neglects moral aspects can lead to injustice within the system and remains far from achieving social justice. This research employs a library research method, with data collected from books, journals, and other relevant sources related to Islam and morality-based economic development. The findings reveal a strong relationship between economic development and morality, indicating that Islam directs the economic development system to be grounded in moral principles. Furthermore, this article does not oppose non-Islamic concepts of economic development, but rather emphasizes that morality should be integrated into, not excluded from, the systematic pursuit of equitable economic development.
Model Endowment Berbasis Wakaf untuk Pembiayaan Pendidikan Berkelanjutan: Studi pada Sistem Kelembagaan Muhammadiyah di Indonesia
This study analyzes the role of waqf in supporting sustainable education financing within the Muhammadiyah institutional system in Indonesia. The study uses a qualitative approach with a macro-institutional perspective through secondary data analysis sourced from institutional reports, waqf asset databases, and related academic literature. The results show that Muhammadiyah manages a large-scale education system supported by a significant waqf asset base. Waqf serves as long-term capital stock, providing financial stability through real asset ownership. This model reflects the transformation of waqf from a traditional philanthropic instrument to a foundation for sustainable institutional financing. Theoretically, this study offers a waqf-based endowment framework to support educational capacity building, while also providing policy implications for optimizing productive waqf management within the education system.
Waqf, Education Financing, Endowment, Islamic Social Finance, Muhammadiyah
Peran Etos Produktif Qur’ani dalam Membangun Kemandirian Ekonomi Umat: Analisis Nilai Kompetensi dan Amanah
Employment in Indonesia faces persistent challenges, particularly low labor productivity and weak workplace integrity. Addressing these issues requires strengthening work ethics that integrate technical competence with moral and spiritual values grounded in Islamic teachings. This study examines the role of the Qur’anic productive ethos in fostering economic independence by analyzing QS. Al-Qasas verse 26 and QS. At-Taubah verse 105. Using a qualitative library research approach, the study analyzes literature, tafsir, scientific journals, and other relevant sources. The findings indicate that the Qur’anic productive ethos is shaped by the synergy between competence (al-qawiyyu) and trustworthiness (al-amin), which together form the foundation of Islamic work productivity. Competence encompasses technical skills, expertise, and professionalism, while trustworthiness reflects integrity, responsibility, and honesty. From an Islamic perspective, productivity is measured not only by material outcomes but also by the validity of the process, social benefits, and the spiritual value of work as worship. Work is understood as an act of devotion to Allah SWT and as a means of promoting social welfare through equitable economic distribution. The implementation of the Qur’anic productive ethos can strengthen the quality of human resources, foster a culture of integrity, and support sustainable economic independence.
Qur’anic Productive Ethos, Economic Independence, Productivity, Trustworthiness, Competence
Makna Bekerja sebagai Ibadah dalam Merespons Fenomena Flexing dan Materialisme Pekerja Modern
This study discusses the growing phenomena of flexing and materialism that increasingly shape the work culture of modern employees in the digital era. Professional achievements are often displayed as symbols of wealth, social status, and public recognition, causing a shift in the meaning of work from a spiritual and ethical responsibility into a medium of self-image construction and social validation. This research aims to examine the concept of work as worship in Islam as a critical response to flexing and materialistic tendencies among contemporary workers. The study employs a qualitative method with a library research approach. Data were collected from Qur’anic verses, Islamic ethical principles, books, journal articles, and other relevant academic sources. The data were analyzed using content analysis by relating Islamic work values to contemporary social realities. The findings reveal that work can be regarded as an act of worship when it is grounded in sincere intention, lawful processes, trustworthiness, responsibility, and social benefit. This perspective encourages workers to control excessive self-display, reduce materialistic orientations, and develop a balanced, meaningful, and spiritually grounded work ethic.
Pola Penyaluran Bantuan Modal Mustahik melalui Program BAZNAS Microfinance Masjid (BMM) di Kota Yogyakarta
This study analyzes the distribution pattern of mustahik business capital assistance through the BAZNAS Microfinance Masjid (BMM) program in Yogyakarta City in 2025 using a descriptive quantitative approach based on secondary data from the Normative List of Mustahik Capital Assistance, which includes 51 beneficiaries of productive assistance. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics to identify the amount of assistance, allocation tendencies, and the distribution of beneficiaries’ business sectors. The findings reveal that the assistance was distributed in a relatively standardized pattern, with an average amount of IDR 2,941,176, a median of IDR 3,000,000, a maximum of IDR 3,000,000, and a minimum of IDR 2,000,000. This distribution pattern reflects an equity-oriented capital allocation strategy aligned with the principles of distributive justice in Islamic economics. Based on business sectors, most beneficiaries were engaged in trade and culinary activities, indicating that the program prioritizes micro-enterprises with stable income circulation and relatively lower risk. In addition to providing capital assistance, BMM also integrates mosque-based spiritual mentoring, thereby creating an empowerment model that strengthens business capacity, ethics, discipline, and social capital among mustahik. Consequently, BMM can be understood as a productive zakat instrument that supports sustainable economic independence for mustahik.
Corporate Culture and Neoliberalism in Education: A Critical Review
The paradigm of freedom in higher education has given rise to neoliberalism as a hegemonic ideology that has negatively affected the higher education sector in Indonesia. The practice of neoliberal colonization tends to transform higher education institutions into corporate-oriented centers, where academics are no longer positioned as critical and rational intellectuals but merely as workers fulfilling market demands, while reinforcing the liberal assumption that quality education requires high costs. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a library research approach. The findings indicate, first, that several intellectual figures criticize the current higher education system for becoming increasingly commercialized and drifting away from the true spirit of education. They emphasize that education should not become a commodity accessible only to certain groups, but must remain a right for all citizens. Second, the study highlights the importance of deliberative education concepts, particularly the idea proposed by Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas, which emphasizes integrating Islamic values into higher education curricula and focusing on the formation of adab in order to create an “insan adabi” or civilized individual. Furthermore, although education requires organized funding to maintain its quality, productive waqf can serve as sustainable financial support for educational institutions, while qardhul hasan provides interest-free loans for students to ensure broader and debt-free access to education. Both mechanisms contribute to financial independence and educational accessibility.
Higher Education, Neoliberalism, Colonization, 1945 Constitution, Waqf, Qardhul Hasan
Peran Pelajar Penggerak Merah Putih dalam Implementasi Gerakan Tujuh Kebiasaan Anak Indonesia Hebat di SMAN 2 Tungkal Jaya
This qualitative study aims to describe the role of the Merah Putih Student Activator in implementing the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children movement and to examine its relation to the implementation of Graduate Profile Dimensions. The research subjects were 33 students of class X.1 at SMA Negeri 2 Tungkal Jaya in the 2025/2026 academic year. The study focused on a series of Merah Putih Student Activator activities, the socialization of the Seven Habits movement, and students’ daily habituation practices. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation by actively monitoring students’ activities at school and reviewing the Seven Habits handbook, supported by interviews with teachers and students as well as activity documentation. The results show that the Merah Putih Student Activator played an important role in encouraging students to practice the Seven Habits. The implementation results indicated that waking up early reached 87.50%, praying 93.75%, exercising 93.75%, eating healthy and nutritious food 96.88%, enjoying learning 90.60%, socializing 93.75%, and sleeping early 84.38%. These findings indicate that sleeping early had the lowest percentage, while eating healthy and nutritious food had the highest percentage.
Dampak Ekonomi dan Inovasi Sosial dalam Pengembangan Pariwisata Desa Wisata Umbul Sidomulyo
This study aims to analyze the economic impact of the development of the Umbul Sidomulyo Tourism Village on the well-being of the community in Tirtomartani Village, focusing on the Community-Based Tourism (CBT) approach and collaborative governance. The research highlights changes in residents’ income, the opening of new business opportunities, and the active participation of the community in tourism management. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that the tourism development has significantly increased the income of residents in RT 08, Brintikan Hamlet, where many have shifted from being laborers to tourism entrepreneurs and various locally-based businesses have emerged. Fifty-three families are directly involved in managing tourism stalls, demonstrating a community-based management model. Collaborative governance between the community, village government, and local businesses has been essential in planning, implementation, and monitoring. Despite these successes, challenges remain, particularly in ensuring equitable distribution of economic benefits and the sustainability of local businesses, making the strengthening of local institutions, innovation, and sustainable governance crucial for ensuring widespread and equitable economic benefits.
The Advance Organizer Model in Learning: A Systematic Literature Review
This systematic literature review examines the implementation and effectiveness of the Advance Organizer Model in learning across various educational contexts. Drawing from David Ausubel's theory of meaningful verbal learning, the Advance Organizer Model emphasizes the importance of cognitive structure in facilitating knowledge acquisition and retention. Through a comprehensive analysis of empirical studies indexed in major academic databases including Scopus and Google Scholar, this review synthesizes research findings on the application of advance organizers in educational settings published between 2018 and 2025. The review identifies key characteristics of advance organizer implementation, examines its impact on learning outcomes, critical thinking skills, and collaborative learning, and discusses variations in effectiveness across different educational levels and subject areas. Findings indicate that advance organizers significantly enhance students' conceptual understanding, improve long-term retention, and promote meaningful learning by bridging prior knowledge with new information. The model demonstrates particular effectiveness when combined with collaborative learning approaches and technology-enhanced environments. However, implementation success depends on factors such as organizer design, learner characteristics, and instructional context. This review contributes to the field by providing evidence-based insights for educators and researchers regarding optimal implementation strategies and identifying gaps for future research. The synthesis reveals that advance organizers remain a valuable pedagogical tool in the 21st century, adaptable to both traditional and digital learning environments, and effective in developing higher-order thinking skills essential for contemporary education.
Eksistensi AI Generatif (GenAI) dalam Pendidikan Matematika: Tantangan Asesmen dan Risiko Miskonsepsi bagi Guru di Sekolah
The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially Generative AI (GenAI), is reshaping educational practices, including mathematics education in schools. This study examines key issues and challenges arising from the presence of GenAI for mathematics teachers, with particular attention to assessment practices and the risk of misconceptions. Using a qualitative literature review approach, relevant studies, reports, and scholarly discussions on GenAI in learning are analyzed to map emerging classroom dynamics and pedagogical implications. The findings indicate four major concerns: first, students may develop increased dependency on GenAI, reducing persistence in problem-solving; second, teachers face growing difficulty in assessing authentic mathematical understanding because AI-generated outputs can obscure students’ reasoning processes; third, there is a potential decline in critical and creative thinking when GenAI is used as a shortcut rather than as support for exploration; and fourth, misconceptions may occur when AI-generated answers oversimplify concepts, omit assumptions, or present incorrect reasoning in a persuasive form. These challenges highlight the need for adaptive assessment strategies and stronger digital-ethical literacy to ensure that mathematics education remains meaningful and reliable in the GenAI era.
Mathematics Education, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Learning Assessment, Misconception Risk, Teacher Challenges
Strategi Pemberdayaan LAZNAS YDSF Cabang Banyuwangi Melalui Zakat Produktif di Desa Tegal Arum Kabupaten Banyuwangi
This study analyzes the empowerment strategy of LAZNAS YDSF Banyuwangi Branch through productive zakat programs for Nile tilapia farming groups in Tegal Arum Village, Banyuwangi Regency. A qualitative approach with a case study method was used, collecting data through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving YDSF administrators, POKDAKAN, and zakat beneficiaries (mustahik). Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model with triangulation to ensure validity. The findings show that the empowerment strategy applied by YDSF includes traditional, direct-action, and transformation strategies. The traditional strategy involves the assessment and mapping of socio-economic conditions; the direct-action strategy is implemented through providing productive capital such as fish seeds, feed subsidies, and structured business management; and the transformation strategy is carried out through continuous mentoring and education to enhance beneficiaries’ capacities, knowledge, and independence. The productive zakat program has successfully increased the income, skills, and confidence of mustahik, although improvements in welfare have not been evenly achieved. Overall, productive zakat holds significant potential as a sustainable economic empowerment tool if managed with an integrated and long-term approach.
Empowerment Strategy, Mustahik, Productive Zakat, Economic Empowerment, Community Development
Zero-Sum or Positive-Sum? Assessing the Relationship Between Platforms and Workers in the Gig Economy
This study analyzes the nature of the relationship between digital platforms and workers in the gig economy through the zero-sum and positive-sum theoretical framework to assess patterns of value creation and distribution. Using a qualitative normative–conceptual approach, the study integrates conceptual, philosophical, and critical-analytical analyses of scholarly literature, policy reports, and digital labor regulations. The findings indicate that platform–worker relations are hybrid in nature with a tendency toward a quasi zero-sum pattern, in which value creation through efficiency and market expansion is not matched by proportional surplus distribution and risk sharing. Workers bear most income uncertainty and operational costs, while platforms gain structural advantages through control over data, algorithms, and network effects. These results highlight that the character of economic relations in the gig economy is shaped by institutional design and regulatory frameworks rather than by technology alone. The study recommends strengthening algorithmic transparency, social protection, and worker representation mechanisms as prerequisites for transforming the gig economy into a fair and sustainable positive-sum model
Strategi Lokasi dan Keunggulan Bersaing UMKM: Studi Kasus UMKM Warung Barokah Dian Com Kota Medan
This study explores the strategic use of business location and competitive advantage by Warung Barokah Dian Com, a culinary micro-enterprise located in Medan City. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, direct observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that a well-considered business location contributes positively to customer accessibility and business visibility. However, location alone is not sufficient; the owner’s ability to adopt digital marketing strategies through platforms such as ShopeeFood, GrabFood, and Gojek plays a crucial role in expanding market reach and enhancing customer engagement. Price promotions, consistent product quality, and reliable customer service are identified as key elements in establishing and sustaining competitive advantage. This study concludes that the synergy between strategic location and digital marketing innovation is essential for micro-enterprises to remain resilient and grow in an increasingly competitive market landscape.
Pelayanan Keuangan Digital dan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan Daerah: Studi Persepsi Masyarakat Desa Boja, Kabupaten Kendal
Digital transformation in the public sector encourages local governments to develop digital technology-based financial services as part of efforts to improve the quality of governance. This study aims to analyze the influence of digital financial services on local governance based on the perceptions of the people of Boja Village, Kendal Regency, Central Java. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey design. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to people who had or were currently using local government digital financial services. The sample was determined using a probability sampling technique with a simple random sampling method. The research instrument was developed based on the theoretical framework of Digital Governance, Technology Acceptance Model, and Good Governance, with indicators including perceptions of usefulness, ease of use, transparency, accountability, responsiveness, and public participation. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, specifically simple linear regression. The results showed that public perception of digital financial services was in the fair to good category. Regression analysis proved that digital financial services had a positive and significant effect on local governance. These findings indicate that improving the quality of digital financial services contributes to strengthening the principles of good governance, particularly transparency and accountability. However, this study also found limitations in accessibility and digital literacy, which remain challenges in the inclusive implementation of digital financial services. This study emphasizes the importance of digital financial services as a strategic instrument in supporting effective, community-oriented local governance. The research findings are expected to inform policy recommendations for local governments in optimizing the digital transformation of public services.
Peran Pengawasan Kerja dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Karyawan pada UMKM Martabak Bangka Terang Bulan Arum
This study aims to examine the role of work supervision in improving employee performance at the Martabak Bangka Terang Bulan Arum business. Supervision is regarded as an essential management function to ensure that operational activities run according to predetermined standards and business goals. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, the researcher was directly involved in field data collection. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with the business owner, the head of production, operational employees, and regular customers, complemented by observation and documentation. The collected data were analyzed descriptively through inductive and deductive coding to identify key themes regarding supervision practices, their impact on employee performance, and the obstacles experienced during implementation. The findings indicate that direct supervision by the business owner significantly contributes to discipline, responsibility, and consistent product quality. In addition, communicative and participatory supervision enhances employees’ work motivation and strengthens the relationship between the owner and the workforce. Despite these positive effects, challenges were identified, especially the owner’s limited time and the lack of formal written standards, which result in supervision being carried out informally. Overall, this study demonstrates that work supervision plays an important role in improving employee performance and ultimately increasing business productivity.
Employee Performance; MSMEs; Role of Work Supervision.
Peran Desain Produk dalam Meningkatkan Brand Image: Studi Kasus UMKM Owpa Chicken Celup di Medan
This study examines the role of product design in enhancing the brand image of the MSME Owpa Chicken Celup in Medan within a highly competitive fast-food market. Product design is positioned as a strategic resource that creates added value and shapes consumer perceptions through visual communication. A qualitative case study approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews with the business owner and direct observation of key visual elements, including packaging layout, logo consistency, color and typography choices, and promotional displays across various sales channels. The analysis used descriptive thematic techniques to connect design attributes with perceived quality, trust, and brand recognition. The findings reveal that Owpa Chicken Celup places product design as a central component of brand development, where attractive and functional packaging enhances first impressions, supports hygiene and practicality, and encourages repeat purchases. A consistent logo and modern visual identity strengthen brand recall and differentiate the product from competitors, while design adjustments aligned with market trends and customer feedback further reinforce customer loyalty. Design expenditures are perceived as a long-term investment that enhances brand equity, supports pricing confidence, and contributes to sales growth and profitability. Overall, the study confirms that product design plays a crucial role in shaping MSME brand image, not merely as an aesthetic element but as an effective communication strategy that builds credibility and competitive advantage.
The Role of Job Recruitment in Improving Employee Performance at Bandrek Jahe Merah Ilham Medan
This study aims to analyze the role of job recruitment in improving employee performance at Bandrek Jahe Merah Ilham MSME. The background of this study is based on the phenomenon that many MSMEs in Indonesia, including the traditional culinary sector, face challenges in obtaining labor that suits their business needs due to limited resources and an unstructured recruitment system. The research approach used is qualitative with a case study method to gain an in-depth understanding of recruitment practices and their influence on employee performance. Data was collected through interviews, observations, and documentation of the owners and employees directly involved in the recruitment process. The results show that the recruitment process at Bandrek Jahe Merah Ilham SME is simple yet effective, emphasizing the suitability of prospective employees' technical skills, personal characteristics, and work attitude. The appropriate recruitment process contributes to improved employee performance, as reflected in work efficiency, consistent product quality, and increased customer satisfaction. In addition, this study found that the main obstacles in recruitment are the limited availability of skilled labor and the lack of understanding of prospective employees regarding traditional production processes. Overall, this study confirms that effective recruitment is a key factor in building the performance and productivity of MSMEs in a sustainable manner.