The Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Semarang (FEB UNNES), proudly celebrates another international research achievement with the publication of a scholarly article in the Journal of Islamic Marketing, a reputable international journal indexed by Scopus Q2 and published by Emerald Publishing.
The article, entitled “Individual Muslim Behavior in Donating Cash Waqf: Does Cash Waqf Literacy Matter?”, explores the determinants of individual Muslims’ intention to donate cash waqf, emphasizing the critical role of cash waqf literacy in shaping philanthropic behavior. The study provides empirical evidence that improving public understanding of cash waqf can strengthen participation in Islamic social finance and contribute to sustainable socio-economic development.
This publication reflects the Department of Accounting’s commitment to advancing high-quality research that addresses contemporary issues in accounting, Islamic finance, behavioral studies, and sustainable development. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, Islamic financial institutions, waqf management organizations, and academics seeking to enhance public engagement in cash waqf through education and financial literacy.
Publishing in the Journal of Islamic Marketing, one of the leading international journals in Islamic economics, finance, and marketing, demonstrates the department’s continuous efforts to enhance research excellence and expand its international academic reputation. This achievement also reinforces FEB UNNES’s commitment to producing impactful research that contributes to global knowledge and addresses real-world challenges.
The study supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by emphasizing the importance of financial and waqf literacy in fostering informed financial decision-making. The research also aligns with SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by promoting cash waqf as an innovative instrument for social welfare, financial inclusion, and sustainable economic development. Furthermore, the study advances SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by encouraging stronger collaboration among universities, Islamic financial institutions, waqf organizations, government agencies, and community stakeholders to maximize the impact of Islamic social finance initiatives.
Through international research publications, the Department of Accounting FEB UNNES continues to strengthen its position as a center of excellence in accounting and finance research while fostering innovation, global collaboration, and evidence-based solutions to support sustainable development at both national and international levels.