The Doctoral Program in Economics (PDIE), Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting UNS’s vision of becoming a World Class University. In a written statement, the Head of PDIE, Prof. Dr. Rahmawati, M.Si., Ak., explained that the joint supervision program is designed to help improve the quality of academic publications produced by PDIE FEB UNS students.

Aside from enhancing publication quality, the joint supervision program also aims to provide international exposure for PDIE students, maintain established international partnerships between UNS and overseas higher education institution partners, and expand international research networks through direct academic activities in the form of examination and supervision by external co-supervisors. The program also contributes to accelerating UNS’s global academic reputation in line with its World Class University agenda. In 2024, the Study Program selected three doctoral students—Faris Shalahuddin Zaky, Siti Nurlaela, and Kiswanto—to participate in the joint supervision program.

Faris Shalahuddin Zaky is conducting research on the role of intellectual capital and Sharia governance in zakat performance. He has published an article entitled “Sharia Governance and Organizational Performance in Zakat Management Organization: Evidence from Indonesia,” while his three additional articles are currently under review and revision. His upcoming publications include studies on the role of Sharia Supervisory Board diversity in zakat performance and customer capital efficiency in zakat performance.

Siti Nurlaela is pursuing research on corporate social responsibility (CSR) research interests. She has one article currently undergoing review and revision, with upcoming publications focusing on the effect of political connections and CSR on financial performance, as well as studies on good corporate governance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in relation to financial performance.

Meanwhile, Kiswanto’s research focuses on corporate internet reporting. He has two articles under review and revision, with planned publications entitled “Corporate Internet Reporting in the ASEAN Banking Sector” and “A Comparison of Corporate Internet Reporting in Asian Countries.”

Furthermore, she reveals that joint supervision is most effective when conducted with professors who have published in top-tier international journals or journals ranked ABS 4; have published ABS 4–ranked articles with their former doctoral supervisors and former doctoral students; and have collaborated with leading scholars in specific fields. Invited professors are also expected to have managerial experience at universities holding triple crown accreditation.

Prof. Andrea Moro from Cranfield University, United Kingdom, was selected to take part in the joint supervision program as the co-supervisor for Faris Shalahuddin Zaky, while Prof. Dr. Corina Joseph serves as co-supervisor for Siti Nurlaela and Kiswanto. The joint supervision activities were conducted virtually via Zoom to provide feedback on article drafts, as well as through email correspondence. In addition, the Study Program invited Prof. Andrea Moro and Prof. Dr. Corina Joseph for a four-day visit to deliver workshops and provide direct academic supervision.