Journal of Social Science and Humanities

Sustainable Islamic Development: An Empirically Derived Maqasid-Based Economic Governance Model in Pesantren

Ahmad Saef Alfath — 2026-07-04

The transformation of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) into socio-economic institutions has increased their strategic role in promoting sustainable community development. However, previous studies have primarily emphasized economic outcomes while providing limited understanding of how economic governance is constructed through Islamic values. This study aims to analyze economic governance practices in pesantren, examine the internalization of Maqasid al-Shariah in institutional decision-making, and develop an empirically derived Maqasid-Based Economic Governance Model toward Sustainable Islamic Development. A qualitative multiple-case study design was employed involving two Indonesian pesantren with established economic institutions. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and institutional documentation and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña combined with grounded theory coding procedures consisting of open, axial, and selective coding. The findings indicate that economic governance in pesantren is characterized by collective leadership, transparency, accountability, participation, effective business management, benefit distribution, and value-based decision-making. These governance practices are transformed through the internalization of the five dimensions of Maqasid al-Shariah Hifdz al-Din, Hifdz al-Nafs, Hifdz al-Aql, Hifdz al-Nasl, and Hifdz al-Mal which function as an operational governance mechanism rather than merely a welfare evaluation framework. The study proposes an empirically derived institutional model demonstrating that governance practices strengthen a sustainable pesantren economy and ultimately contribute to Sustainable Islamic Development. The findings extend Islamic development economics by integrating economic governance, maqasid internalization, and sustainability into a unified institutional framework that provides both theoretical advancement and practical guidance for strengthening value-based governance within pesantren.

Psychological and Social Influences on Organic Food Consumption Behavior in Bangladesh: A Rural–Urban Comparison

Nasrin Lubna — 2026-07-19

The growing trends of organic food consumptions, worldwide, explore consumer concerns about food safety, health, and sustainability are driving interest of organic food consumptions; however, the consumption behavior of organic food in developing economies are not well understood. This study, thus, aims to explore how psychological and social influences affect behavioral intention for organic food consumption, and how these intentions lead to actual consumption behavior in varied consumer locations (urban vs. rural). Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed for analyzing a survey dataset comprising 204 consumer responses to test the research model which was developed utilizing the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). The findings show that both attitudes and subjective norms significantly influence behavioral intentions, with subjective norms having a stronger effect. The behavioral intention also notably impacts actual consumption. While consumer location does not directly affect behavioral intention, it is a crucial moderator in the attitude-intention relationship, highlighting the importance of geographical context. This study enhances the TRA by considering consumer location, offering insights into the factors influencing decision-making. The results suggest that marketers and policymakers should tailor their strategies to geographical distinctions to effectively promote sustainable organic food consumption in Bangladesh.

A Critique of Karl Marx’s Political Economy Examined in Light of Nigeria’s Quest for Sustainable Development

Kingsley Patrick Omoruyi — 2026-07-26

One of the problems of contemporary human society is the problem of class struggle and the inherent contradictions that are inherent in socio-economic and political society. Marx attempts to address the contemporary issues of class struggle. There are certain concepts that are closely associated with Marx’s political economy such as class struggle, alienation, historical materialism, dialectical materialism, and political economy. Marx’s conception of political economy cuts across his ideological reconstruction and theoretical templates of politics, religion, law, literature, the state, ideology, and culture. The objective of this paper is to reveal that Marx’s conceptualization of society reveals the theory of class struggle, theory of revolution, theory of political economy and the theory of history. This paper is robust, timely and imperative because it reveals the interconnectedness between political reality and economic reality. Marx’s conception of political economy reveals the critical importance of human liberation and emancipation from the shackles of poverty and alienation. Marx could be referred to as a social emancipator because he vehemently believes in the socio-economic and the political freedom of the individuals in society. This paper adopts the method of analysis and hermeneutical methodology in discussing the interconnectedness between political reality and economic reality in Marx’s theoretical reconstruction. Findings, however, revealed that Marx’s conception of political economy is a practical demonstration of human condition and socio-economic and political existence. This paper, however, concludes that Marx’s conception of society with regards to his theoretical reconstruction on political economy aims at addressing the fundamental problems of humanity.

Community-Based Approaches to Tackling Insecurity in Nigeria: Lessons and the Way Forward

Daniel Mevayerore Igbini — 2026-07-26

This study examined community-based approaches to tackling insecurity in Nigeria within the country’s prevailing socio-economic, political, and institutional contexts. It was prompted by the persistent escalation of insecurity, including kidnapping, banditry, insurgency, and communal conflicts, despite sustained efforts by state security agencies. The study is grounded in the Routine Activity Theory, which posits that crime occurs when a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian converge in time and space. The study adopted the historical research design and relied on secondary sources of data, including textbooks, journal articles, government publications, policy documents, and credible online materials. Content analysis was employed to systematically examine and interpret the data through thematic categorization. Findings revealed that insecurity in Nigeria is driven by interrelated socio-economic and governance factors such as poverty, unemployment, weak institutional frameworks, corruption, and inadequate security capacity. It was also established that state-centered security strategies alone are insufficient, as they are constrained by limited manpower, weak intelligence systems, and declining public trust. The study further found that community-based security approaches, such as vigilante groups, neighborhood watch systems, and community policing, serve as important complementary mechanisms by enhancing surveillance, improving intelligence sharing, and strengthening rapid response to security threats. However, their effectiveness is limited by challenges such as weak regulation, inadequate training, and human rights concerns. The study concludes that a sustainable security framework in Nigeria requires an integrated approach that combines effective state institutions with well-structured and accountable community participation.