The 9th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Business, Economy, Management, and Social Studies (9th IBEMS) was successfully held on July 3-4, 2025]. This virtual conference was proudly organized by the Business Management Network Institute, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and Research Synergy Foundation. Co-hosted by the Master of Accounting Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, UNISBA, and PERBANAS Institute, and conducted hybrid at Curtin University, Perth, Australia and through an online platform to accommodate global participation.
This year’s conference explored the interdisciplinary intersections of business, economics, management, psychology, law, education, sustainability, and social studies. With the overarching theme of "Promoting Interdisciplinary Innovations: Shaping Sustainable Futures in Business, Economy, and Society," the conference aimed to provide a robust academic platform for scholars, researchers, and professionals to exchange ideas, present findings, and engage in constructive dialogue.
The conference brought together distinguished speakers, presenters, reviewers, session chairs, and attendees from over 16+ countries around the globe, such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom. Iraq, Laos, and many more.
Throughout the sessions, a wide range of research topics were presented—demonstrating the richness and diversity of interdisciplinary studies in today’s global context.
Paper ID: IBM25173
Presenter: Hani Sirine
Title: Capital as a Defense Mechanism: Psychological Safety Buffer in Entrepreneurial Anxiety
Questions from Participants:
Eric DS. Ebro:
"What experimental interventions were used to observe the results of the study?"
Usman Mohammed:
"How does access to capital serve as a psychological safety buffer for entrepreneurs experiencing anxiety, and what are the implications for their decision-making?"
"How does the psychological safety impact capital defense mechanism and entrepreneurial anxiety?"
Paper ID: IBM25184
Presenter: Naja Hanifa Suandi
Title: Analysis of the Influence of Digital Financial Literacy on Interest in Using QRIS for Payments Mediated by Awareness, User Experience, and Technology Support
Questions from Participants:
Usman Mohammed:
"How does digital financial literacy influence interest in using QRIS for payment, and to what extent is this relationship mediated by awareness, user experience, and technology support?"
Jon Lorence Panelo:
"What are the ethical considerations of the study?"
UBLC-CITEC Perdiguerra:
"I am still digesting this presentation. Too many terms to understand."
Paper ID: IBM25185
Presenter: Bharto Ari Raharjo
Title: The Influence of Safety Leadership, Safety Culture, and Safety Performance on Competitive Advantage in the Global Business Sector (Study at Shipping Companies in Indonesia)
Questions from Participants:
Eric DS. Ebro:
"What framework is adopted for safety culture?"
Usman Mohammed:
"How does safety leadership impact the relationship between safety culture and safety performance in business organizations?"
April Farell Relacion:
"Do you plan to expand this research to a regional or multinational level, perhaps comparing Indonesia to other maritime nations?"
Syd Charies Dacer:
"Did you encounter any limitations or challenges in collecting data from shipping companies?"
Benzily:
"What about the safety team and safety committee which plays a vital role in building a safety culture?"
Paper ID: IBM25182
Presenter: Muhammad Willy
Title: Trends and Evolution of Business Strategy Research: A Systematic Literature Review Using Bibliometric Tools
Questions from Participants:
Usman Mohammed:
"How has business strategy research evolved over time, and what are the emerging trends and themes?"
"What insight can be gleaned from a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis?"
Syd Charies Dacer:
"Based on your findings, what emerging areas do you believe will define the next wave of business strategy research?"
April Farell Relacion:
"How might AI and big data reshape the future of business strategy research and do you see a bibliometric shift toward these topics already emerging?"
PUP_MA Jocelyn L. Guevarra:
"What is new approaches in business research specifically in business strategy in terms of digital transformation and sustainability?"
Paper ID: IBM25114
Presenter: Joan Camille Ilagan (Presented by Meerabelle Alngog)
Title: Diving into the Deeper Sea: A Case Study on an Apparel Brand's Sustainable Conservation Effort
Questions from Participants:
Benzily:
"Nice and excellent presentation giving priority to sustainability and commitment to marine conservation. But Goal No.14 of SDG - Life Below Water could be considered from the viewpoint of apparel industry."
Paper ID: IBM25181
Presenter: Robert Sarjaka
Title: A Systematic Review of the Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility on Employee Performance
Questions from Participants:
Paper ID: IBM25174
Presenter: Dewi Kartika Didik
Title: Unraveling the Cause of Fraudulent Financial Reporting in the Indonesian Banking Sector: The Revised Beneish M-Score Approach
Questions from Participants:
Paper ID: IBM25188
Presenter: Buyung Pramitra
Title: Enhancing Port Performance through Digital Transformation: The Role of Networking Capability and Transformational Organization in Indonesian Container Ports
Questions from Participants:
Benzily:
"What are the challenges faced during data collection in developing countries such as Indonesia?"
"Measure networking capability."
Paper ID: IBM25164
Presenter: Adamu Abubakar Muhammad
Title: The Relevance of Waqf in Supporting Environmental Education and Sustainable Development
Questions from Participants:
UBLC-CITEC Perdiguerra:
"What is Waqf?"
BISCAST Rachelle Esguerra:
"Are there specific events to conduct public talks on this matter to really see concrete result?"
We invite all participants to discuss or ask questions related to the material shared by the presenters in this forum. The presenter and the audience can continue the discussion in this forum. Enjoy the discussion, and see you at the upcoming conference at https://bit.ly/RSF-UpcomingConference
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