Halal Research Journal

Calculation of Similarity between MUI Fatwas: A Comparison of Text Extraction Features and String Matching Algorithms

2024-06-28T01:43:12+00:00

Fatwas, as religious rulings issued by the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI), play a crucial role in guiding the Muslim community. This research aims to analyze the similarity between these fatwas, contributing to the field by comparing various similarity methods. The dataset includes 380 fatwa titles collected from the official website of the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulama Council. The research follows a structured methodology: starting with data collection, followed by text pre-processing involving punctuation removal, stemming, and stop word elimination. Word extraction techniques such as Bag of Words (BoW), TF-IDF (Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency), and BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) are then applied. Similarity is calculated using Jaccard Similarity, Cosine Similarity, Euclidean Distance, and Dice Coefficient. The results show that Cosine Similarity combined with TF-IDF achieves the highest performance with an F1 Score of 0.299. This study is novel in its comprehensive comparison of multiple similarity methods applied to MUI fatwas, providing valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Global Consumer Culture and Halal Consumption: Insights from Indonesian Youth

2025-01-24T07:40:05+00:00

The halal market is expanding rapidly, driven by the growing Muslim population. At the same time, young Muslims are experiencing changes in their consumption habits as they engage more with global trends. This study explores how acculturation to global consumer culture (AGCC) interacts with ethnic identity (EID) in shaping their choices between halal and non-halal products. A survey of 123 young Muslim respondents in Indonesia was conducted, and the data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results show that exposure to global consumer culture does not weaken ethnic identity. Instead, young Muslims develop a bicultural identity, maintaining their commitment to halal consumption while embracing global influences. These findings highlight the need for businesses to adopt localization or glocalization strategies to better connect with Muslim consumers. Policymakers should also ensure that the halal market continues to evolve while staying true to Islamic values and meeting modern consumer needs.

Sentiment Analysis of Mandatory Halal Certification Policy on Twitter Using the Naive Bayes and K-Nearest Neighbors Algorithm

2024-10-07T07:04:52+00:00

Twitter become a platform for Indonesians to express views on various issues, including the mandatory halal certification policy regulated by Law Number 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance. The first phase of this certification runs from October 17, 2019, to October 17, 2024, covering: (1) food and beverages; (2) raw materials, food additives, and auxiliary materials; and (3) slaughter products and services. This research analyzes public sentiment on Twitter towards this policy using the Naive Bayes and KNN algorithm. Analysis of 536 tweets revealed 307 neutral (57.3%), 145 positive (27.1%), and 84 negative sentiments (15.7%). The findings highlight public support and criticism of the policy. The model Naïve Bayes showed an accuracy of 82.7% and KNN 81.62%, demonstrating its effectiveness in classifying new sentiments. This research aids the government's decision-making process in evaluating the mandatory halal certification policy, ensuring it aligns with public needs and is well-received by Indonesians.

How is the correlation between Halal Certification and the Growth of Indonesia's Export Economic Value?

2024-12-24T03:19:48+00:00

Indonesia, as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, holds immense potential to lead the global halal sector. Efforts to accelerate halal certification, particularly in the food, beverage, and cosmetics industries, have yielded positive outcomes. By mid-2023, 38,480 products had obtained halal certification, driven by initiatives like the Free Halal Certification (Sehati) program and national campaigns. Halal certification not only serves as a legal requirement but also enhances product competitiveness in domestic and international markets. However, despite the projected global halal market size of USD 2.3 trillion by 2024, Indonesia's contribution remains relatively small compared to countries like Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. This study investigates the correlation between halal certification issuance and export value, revealing a weak negative correlation, with the export value of halal products declining in 2023 due to global economic challenges. The findings underscore the importance of addressing external factors and adopting a comprehensive approach, involving both government and businesses, to enhance Indonesia's halal export performance and ensure long-term growth.

The Identification of Plants from the Zingiberaceae and Euphorbiaceae Families in a Mini Herbal Garden Based on Halal in Sumberbrantas Village, Bumiaji District, Batu, East Java

2024-12-13T03:01:18+00:00

Indonesia is recognized for its rich biodiversity, particularly in herbal plants, with the Zingiberaceae and Euphorbiaceae families being prominent in traditional medicine. This study focuses on the identification and documentation of herbal plants from these families in Sumberbrantas Village, Bumiaji District, Batu, East Java, where the favorable climate and fertile soil support their growth. Despite the potential, there is limited documentation of these plants, which is crucial for optimizing their benefits and ensuring adherence to halal cultivation practices. The halal concept encompasses not only the end products but also environmentally friendly cultivation processes compliant with Islamic law, including seed selection, organic fertilization, and post-harvest processing. This research identifies key species such as ginger (Zingiber officinale), turmeric (Curcuma longa), and cassava (Manihot esculenta), highlighting their health benefits and economic potential. The study employs morphological observations and comparisons with botanical literature to ensure accurate identification. The findings reveal that all identified plants are cultivated according to halal principles, enhancing their marketability and sustainability. The results underscore the importance of halal-based mini herbal gardens as a model for integrated herbal plant management, promoting health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability within the local community. This research contributes to the understanding of herbal biodiversity in Indonesia and supports the development of sustainable agricultural practices aligned with halal standards.