Zakat plays a strategic role in Islamic social finance as an instrument for poverty alleviation and social welfare; however, its contemporary distribution practices often remain concentrated on short-term charitable relief rather than long-term socio-economic empowerment, raising questions about its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). This study aims to examine conceptually the alignment between zakat allocation and selected SDG targets and to develop a normative impact assessment framework grounded in sharia objectives that reorients zakat evaluation toward sustainable empowerment outcomes. Using a qualitative-descriptive method based on a systematic literature review, the study synthesizes classical Islamic jurisprudential principles with contemporary development and Islamic social finance scholarship to critically assess prevailing zakat governance models. The findings indicate that zakat institutions predominantly rely on output-based indicators—such as the volume of funds distributed and the number of beneficiaries—while insufficiently addressing outcome-based dimensions related to economic independence, educational advancement, and social empowerment. In response, the article proposes an SDGs-oriented, capability-based assessment framework structured around three interrelated dimensions: economic capability, educational capability, and social empowerment capability. The study recommends integrating long-term capability indicators into zakat governance, strengthening outcome-focused monitoring systems, and redesigning allocation strategies to prioritize sustainable human development, thereby repositioning zakat as a transformative mechanism consistent with both sharia objectives and global development objectives.
This study explores the digital payment preferences among the Indonesian community, focusing on QRIS adoption, which complies with Sharia principles, including amanah (trustworthiness), maslahah (public benefit), and tawazun (balance). This study was conducted in three coastal villages with relatively low QRIS penetration rates using a qualitative case study design. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and secondary documentation, guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the principles of Maqasid al-Sharia. Data analysis was conducted through transcription, open coding, axial coding, and selective coding, with validity ensured through triangulation, member checking, and audit trails. The findings of this study indicate that preferences are not only influenced by accessibility and user-friendliness, but also by the alignment of digital platforms with Islamic values (Sharia). However, there are obstacles, one of which is adapting digital literacy to the community's specific needs. It is supported by collaboration between local governments, Islamic financial institutions, and religious leaders. This study contributes to the academic literature on digital finance and provides implications for financial service providers and coastal communities. Hopefully, this study can advance the scientific discourse on Islamic digital finance and provide relevant insights on policies for inclusive financial practices and long-term resilience in underserved Muslim communities.
Anxiety disorders are psychological illnesses that affect a person's ability to function normally. If not treated properly, anxiety can develop into more serious mental illnesses such as depression. This psychological phenomenon is often explored in contemporary art forms, such as literature and music. One musician named Billie Eilish, who is known for her dark and passionate songs, often explores the theme of anxiety in her work. This research aims to examine the depiction of anxiety in Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft album. The metaphorical symbols contained in the lyrical structure are found and analysed. Then, Psychoanalysis Theory by Sigmund Freud is used to show the manifestations of anxiety in the lyrics and how they relate to the themes of anxiety, uncertainty, and internal conflict. The method used in this research is qualitative research. It is used to analyse the lyrics of the selected songs, namely: Chihiro, Wildflower, Blue, and Bittersuite. The result of this research shows that there are indeed depictions of anxieties related to loss of beloved, uncontrolled thoughts, dilemma of desire and fear of living shown in Billie Eilish's music. This research highlights how music serves as a medium to reflect and address the emotions people often experience.
Song translation in animated films is a complex process because it requires balancing meaning, musicality, and cultural adaptation to ensure that the lyrics remain understandable, singable, and acceptable to the target audience. This study aims to analyze the official Indonesian translations of the songs Let It Go and Show Yourself from Frozen and Frozen II by examining the translation strategies, communicative purposes, translation ideology, and audience responses to the translated lyrics. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach through a comparative analysis of the original English lyrics and their official Indonesian versions. The analysis was supported by questionnaire data collected from 50 respondents and Spotify streaming data as an indicator of audience reception. The findings reveal that the Indonesian translations successfully maintain musical quality through linguistic naturalness, rhythm, rhyme, and singability, although several instances of semantic reduction were employed to accommodate musical constraints. Furthermore, the results indicate that domestication is the dominant translation ideology, as the translators prioritized cultural familiarity, linguistic naturalness, and ease of comprehension for Indonesian audiences over preserving source-language features. Audience responses also demonstrate positive perceptions regarding meaning clarity, cultural appropriateness, and the overall quality of the translations. This study concludes that the success of song translation is determined not only by semantic equivalence but also by the translator’s ability to balance linguistic, musical, communicative, and cultural aspects, enabling the translated songs to convey their emotional impact while remaining accessible and acceptable to Indonesian audiences.
As global environmental concerns escalate, customers are more inclined to make sustainable choices, compelling businesses to implement eco-centric marketing techniques. This conceptual paper investigates the psychological mechanisms that influence green consumer behaviour, extending beyond rational decision-making to analyse aspects such as identity, environmental values, moral norms, and perceived behavioural control. This study, grounded in the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), incorporates novel constructs such as eco-engagement and digital engagement to elucidate the transformation of consumer knowledge into advocacy. The proposed model characterises a hierarchical progression that involves cognitive awareness, affective concern, behavioural involvement, and advocacy, highlighting the mediating role of psychological catalysts. Findings highlight social media’s and green marketing’s strategic role in increasing consumer involvement with sustainability. This study contributes to the literature by providing a holistic framework that can stimulate further empirical research and encourage brands to design more psychologically driven sustainable marketing strategies.
